Mike Mohundro

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PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) -- A vehicle crashed a building in McCracken County on May 13, 2025, leading to a significant emergency response. Deputies from the McCracken County Sheriff's Office responded and said they found a 2018 Ford F-150 partially embedded into the building. The driver, 92-year-old Margaret Ferrel from Paducah, was unharmed, as were all building occupants, the sheriff's office stated. Investigators concluded Ferrel lost control while reversing, causing the crash.

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HERRIN, Ill. (WSIL) -- A product on the shelves at gas stations and stores has now been banned in two southern Illinois communities. Both the City of Marion and City of Herrin banned Kratom during city council meetings on May 12. Both banned the sale and the delivery of Kratom and its derivatives in the cities. Here is a statement by the City of Marion and a publication with the City of Herrin on the new ordinances.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (WSIL) -- Former U.S. Senator and Missouri Gov. Christopher S. “Kit” Bond passed away on May 13 in St. Louis at 86 years old. Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Bond's passing, highlighting his dedication to serving Missouri throughout his life. Bond was remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Gov. Mike Kehoe Statement on Passing of Former U.S. Senator and Governor Christopher "Kit" Bond“Kit Bond was a skilled statesman, public servant, and a man who truly loved Missouri.

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CARMI, Ill. (WSIL) -- Carmi-White County CUSD #5 faced a potential threat of violence which was reported overnight through the Illinois Safe2Help tip line. The tip line, which is anonymous and confidential, notified the district of the threat against Carmi Schools. The school said the threat was made in an anonymous Snapchat post and lacked specific details. To prioritize safety, Carmi-White County CUSD #5 made the announcement of cancelling classes for Tuesday, May 13.

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Illinois Fire Service gathered to remember a fallen firefighter and to honor distinguished services for other firefighters at the 32nd Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony. “Today, we gather with gratitude in our hearts as we honor the brave firefighters of Illinois—those who are serving every day and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, said Governor JB Pritzker.