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Bid on a homemade cake in the flavor of your choice during the silent auction being held in conjunction with the Metropolis Kiwanis Scholarship Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, April 13. MaryAnn …

A silver band is just visible on a bat in the bottom right. The Indiana bat was photographed during a recent winter hibernation site survey in a Pope County cave on the Shawnee National Forest…

State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) are joining with MCDAC (Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition) and the Metropolis Police Department to ho…

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JOHNSTON CITY — The Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats (11-10) came away with a 52-42 non-conference win over River-to-River foe, Du Quoin Indians (5-12), on Monday evening in the first day of the Fourth…

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CARBONDALE — It was a strong weekend for the Murphysboro High School boys wrestling team. The Red Devils, under the guidance of head coach Shea Baker, finished second overall at the Murdale In…

CARTERVILLE - A strong third quarter by the Massac County Patriots Friday erased a seven-point deficit en route to a 55-48 River-to-River Conference Ohio Division win at Carterville.

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Resolutions made at the start of a new year often focus on personal improvement. Giving up poor habits like smoking or drinking too much alcohol and losing weight through diet and exercise are…

Eggnog is a rich and delicious beverage that has become synonymous with the most festive time of year. This milk- and egg-based concoction is tasty on its own, or it can be dressed up with oth…

URBANA, Ill. — As the days inch further and further into winter and frigid temperatures, Dr. Pavlovsky, director of the University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine South Clinic, has important w…

Weather Forecast

Day
Temp
Fri
41°
62°
Fri
62°/41°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Chance of Rain: 0%

Sunrise: 06:14:41 AM

Sunset: 07:35:37 PM

Humidity: 40%

Wind: N @ 12 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Friday Night

Partly cloudy skies. Low 41F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Sat
39°
62°
Sat
62°/39°
Mostly sunny. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 30s.

Chance of Rain: 2%

Sunrise: 06:13:21 AM

Sunset: 07:36:32 PM

Humidity: 44%

Wind: NNW @ 12 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy skies. Low 39F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Sun
36°
62°
Sun
62°/36°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 30s.

Chance of Rain: 2%

Sunrise: 06:12:01 AM

Sunset: 07:37:28 PM

Humidity: 43%

Wind: NNW @ 11 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Sunday Night

Clear skies. Low 36F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Mon
47°
68°
Mon
68°/47°
Mainly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 5%

Sunrise: 06:10:42 AM

Sunset: 07:38:23 PM

Humidity: 45%

Wind: SSW @ 8 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Monday Night

Partly cloudy skies. Low 47F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

Tue
49°
72°
Tue
72°/49°
Afternoon showers. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 31%

Sunrise: 06:09:23 AM

Sunset: 07:39:19 PM

Humidity: 51%

Wind: SSW @ 17 mph

UV Index: 6 High

Tuesday Night

Cloudy with a few showers. Low 49F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Wed
45°
71°
Wed
71°/45°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 40s.

Chance of Rain: 11%

Sunrise: 06:08:06 AM

Sunset: 07:40:15 PM

Humidity: 58%

Wind: NNW @ 10 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Wednesday Night

A few clouds. Low near 45F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.

Thu
52°
71°
Thu
71°/52°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 23%

Sunrise: 06:06:50 AM

Sunset: 07:41:10 PM

Humidity: 55%

Wind: ESE @ 9 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Thursday Night

Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 52F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.