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Williamson County K9 Team makes first successful track - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing Deputy Trey Waldrop and his K9 partner, Atari, for their first successful deployment in the line of duty. On Oct. 10, 2025, deputies responded to a report of a violation of pretrial release in Cambria. Deputy Waldrop deployed K9 Atari to track a suspect who had fled the scene. After announcing their presence, Atari quickly picked up the trail, leading deputie…Williamson County, Illinois · Williamson County Read Article

Williamson County Sheriff’s Office concludes narcotics investigation at Herrin high-rise - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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HERRIN, Ill., (KBSI) — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office has concluded a month-long investigation into the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics at the high-rise apartment building located at 301 N. 14th St. in Herrin. Deputies said the investigation included multiple controlled purchases of crack cocaine from the residence. Based on evidence gathered, a search warrant was executed at 1:03 p.m. Friday. During the search, deputies recov…Herrin · Herrin Read Article

Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at Marion Hospital

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Authorities have confirmed there is no active threat at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center after a bomb threat prompted an evacuation and large emergency response Friday afternoon.Evacuations · Marion See the Story

Scalise leads GOP fight at SCOTUS to stop 'radical' left’s ‘war on American energy’

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and 102 Republican lawmakers filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to block climate lawsuits against Exxon and Suncor Energy.Republican Party · Energy Read Article

Nationally recognized linemen team ready to defend their title

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MARION — When the power goes out, weather strikes or an accident occurs, it’s a lineman’s job to make sure order is restored.Marion, Illinois · Marion See the Story

City of Herrin to hold three October meetings

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The City of Herrin will hold three meetings Monday, Oct. 13.Herrin · Herrin Read Article

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Williamson County K9 Team makes first successful track - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

Bomb Threat at Marion Hospital Found False

3 arrested for drug offenses

Big second half propels Wildcats past Collinsville

Crack cocaine seized during Herrin high-rise search

Williamson County Sheriff’s Office concludes narcotics investigation at Herrin high-rise - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at Marion Hospital

Scalise leads GOP fight at SCOTUS to stop 'radical' left’s ‘war on American energy’

Nationally recognized linemen team ready to defend their title

City of Herrin to hold three October meetings

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Williamson County K9 Team makes first successful track - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

Bomb Threat at Marion Hospital Found False

3 arrested for drug offenses

Big second half propels Wildcats past Collinsville

Crack cocaine seized during Herrin high-rise search

Williamson County Sheriff’s Office concludes narcotics investigation at Herrin high-rise - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at Marion Hospital

Scalise leads GOP fight at SCOTUS to stop 'radical' left’s ‘war on American energy’

Nationally recognized linemen team ready to defend their title

City of Herrin to hold three October meetings