Brad Palmer

News Producer at WSIU-TV (Carbondale, IL)

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Trees are being planted in the Little Grassy Lake dry lake bed

3 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

Refuge staff and Illinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists have been taking advantage of the drawdown on Little Grassy Lake. A social media post by the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge reports over the past several weeks 1,800 trees were planted in the lake. Fisheries biologists hope that these trees will grow during the drawdown period and provide additional fish structure when the lake is refilled.
2025 Southern Illinois Back to School Expo is canceled

3 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

The 2025 Southern Illinois Back to School Expo has been canceled. The Franklin-Williamson Positive Youth Development Action Team said it made this difficult decision to cancel due to lack of funding and funding challenges that ultimately support the event. The action team said it's currently working diligently to find new opportunities, funding, and options to hold the Expo in 2026.
Crab Orchard native leads Texas Tech to the brink of college softball national title

4 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

A remarkable story is underway at the Women's College World Series involving a southern Illinois native. The Texas Tech softball program, making its first ever trip to the World Series, is headed to the 3-game championship series against Texas. The Red Raiders head coach is Crab Orchard native Gerry Glasco. Glasco spent seven seasons as the assistant softball coach at Johnston City High School in the early 2000's. In his last season at Johnston City, he led the junior high team to a state title.
Illegal immigrant gets 12 years in prison for his part in fraud scheme

4 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

An illegal immigrant from India received a 12-year federal prison sentence for his role in an imposter scam that defrauded elderly victims in three states out of more than $400,000. In February, a federal jury convicted 44-year-old Nirav Patel of one count of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, three counts of wire fraud, and one count of illegal entry into the U.S. by an alien.
Jackson County Board Approves Award for Team Illinois Youth Camp

4 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

The Jackson County Board is allocating $20,000 from the national opioid settlement funds to support the 2025 Team Illinois Youth Police Camp. The camp, held at the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, is a week-long residency camp structured to promote educational and learning opportunities for youth ages 13-17 from diverse communities and backgrounds.
A locally created musical comes to Marion June 6-8

5 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

June 6-8, the Marion Cultural and Civic Center will host a new, original musical written by southern Illinoisans, Hank and Deanna Deiters and directed by Tim Robinson entitled Standard Issue. The plot centers on a man who finds himself unexpectedly enlisted in the Army to fulfill the conditions of his late father’s will. Last week, WSIU's Brad Palmer had the opportunity to visit with Hank and Deanna about their show.
Firework training sessions to be held in Mt. Vernon

5 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

A consumer fireworks training certification card is required by Illinois law to purchase, possess or display consumer fireworks. The Mt. Vernon Fire Department is conducting both in-person and online training for those interested in obtaining their certification card. The free training will cover the law pertaining to fireworks, the City of Mt. Vernon ordinance, as well as the safe handling and display of consumer fireworks.
Nationwide No Kings protests to coincide with President Trump's military parade

5 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

A day of protests on June 14 will accompany President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C. that supporters say is intended to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday. But, those who believe the event is a made-for-TV display of dominance for Trump's birthday and a spectacle meant to look like strength are planning what they say is a nationwide day of defiance called No Kings.
The U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Mike Bost's case on election integrity

5 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

The U-S Supreme Court will hear an appeal to a challenge over Illinois’ election law — filed by a southern Illinois Congressman. The high court will determine if U.S. Representative Mike Bost and two others have standing to sue the Illinois State Board of Elections. Bost and the others first filed their lawsuit in May 2022. They alleged the state counting mail-in ballots 14 days after election day violated federal law.
SIUC Alums to Reopen Hangar 9 on the Carbondale Strip

6 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

One of the longstanding, popular establishments on The Strip in Carbondale is coming back soon. Hangar 9 is set to re-open August 1st under new ownership. Southern Illinois University alumni Andrew Perlmutter and Scott Moller acquired the venue from longtime owner Sally Carter. Hangar 9 closed its doors on December 31, 2024, after 47 years of operation. Carter will remain involved as a consultant, and several former staff members will be returning.