NewsRadio WJPF interview with Tony McCombie | 10 13, 2025
Republican Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives tony McCombie joins the Morning NewsWatch.
NewsRadio WJPF interview with Dave Severin | 10 13, 2025
Illinois State Representative Dave Severin joins the Morning NewsWatch.
Morotcycle crash leaves one dead
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that happened early Saturday morning in rural Dowell. Deputies say two motorcycles were traveling west on Dowell Road near Chammess Road when they collided. One of
West Frankfort Teachers March as Strike looms large
West Frankfort teachers and school staff took to the streets Saturday morning for a labor march as contract negotiations between the district and the local teachers’ union remain at a standstill. West Frankfort CUSD #168 has now
Arrest Made in Arson investigation
Detectives from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect in connection to a residential arson case in Stonefort, Illinois. The arrest occurred following a collaborative investigation with the Illinois State Fire Marshal. On Wednesday, authorities investigated
Herman’s Music Minute for October 13th
On this day in music history… In 1979, Van Morrison performed at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois, drawing an audience of about 4,000 people. Morrison had released his Into the Music album in August, and it
Severe Nor’easter brings heavy rain, flooding and winds to East Coast
A powerful nor’easter is sweept up the East Coast this weekend, putting millions of residents on alert as damaging winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding continue to impact several states. The storm system has already battered parts
4 people killed, 20 more injured during mass shooting at bar in St. Helena Island, South Carolina
A mass shooting at a busy bar on South Carolina’s scenic St. Helena Island left four people dead and at least 20 others injured early Sunday morning, authorities reported. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth previews new album with video for ‘I Really Wanna’
Wolfgang Van Halen is back with the third track from Mammoth’s upcoming studio album The End, set for release on October 24th. The latest release “I Really Wanna” was produced by friend and collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette, and
No Doubt to reunite for Sphere Las Vegas residency
No Doubt is reuniting for a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, with shows slated for May 2026. The group, comprised of Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont and Adrian Young, will perform a six-night limited