Franklin County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam
BENTON, Ill. (WJPF) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam making the rounds. According to the police, the scam goes something like this: The caller claims to be with a sweepstakes
2 killed in Metro East after a car being chased by police struck another vehicle
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — Two people died when their car was struck by another car that was being chased by police near St. Louis. The accident happened Friday afternoon in East St. Louis, Illinois. Names
Mt. Vernon man arrested after police chase through Williamson County
HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) – A Mt. Vernon man was arrested behind the wheel of a stolen pickup. Jake Gilmore, 25, is facing a handful of charges after police say he led officers on a chase in Williamson
Kansas City Chiefs defeat San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in OT to win 2024 Super Bowl LVIII
The Kansas City Chiefs became back-to-back Super Bowl champions after beating the San Francisco 49ers with a score of 25-22 at Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, February 11 in overtime. The Chiefs become the first team in
Nigerian bank CEO and family among 6 killed in helicopter crash in California
A helicopter carrying six people, including the CEO of a Nigerian bank, crashed in California’s Mojave Desert, killing all people on board. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the director-general of the World Trade Organization and former finance minister of Nigeria,
Court orders Elon Musk to testify in SEC Twitter probe
A federal court in California is enforcing a subpoena for Elon Musk to testify before the US Securities and Exchange Commission regarding potential violations of federal securities laws in connection with his purchase of Twitter. According to
New Orleans Jazz Fest to feature Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Neil Young and more
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival revealed that The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Neil Young and Crazy Horse and Chris Stapleton are among the headliners that will perform at this year’s event. The eight-day fest will
Ozzy Osbourne, Lenny Kravitz, Cher among 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed the nominees for 2024. Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Kravitz,