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7 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Coco — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

A "very sweet girl who will be a wonderful companion...."

3 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Blood donor’s consistency helps save lives across central Illinois

Butt’s consistency will soon land him in the National Blood Donor Hall of Fame later this year.

5 days ago in Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

A LEGO convention is coming to Springfield

"It will be the ultimate event for LEGO lovers of all ages."

National News

7 hours ago in National, Trending

More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing

At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.

3 days ago in National

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

3 days ago in National

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.

6 days ago in National

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.

2 weeks ago in National

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.

2 weeks ago in National

Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida

As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.

Sports

6 hours ago in Sports

Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

Scottie Scheffler's second FedEx Cup title, and his 22nd victory on the PGA Tour during this astonishing five-year run, was different from all the others, even if it looked all too familiar. Scheffler celebrated with a beer.

6 hours ago in Sports

Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners

The U.S. Open's Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start. For Novak Djokovic, it turned into a stunning head start back to the airport.

7 hours ago in Sports

Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. "It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come," the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account.

3 days ago in Sports

Roger Federer heads to the Tennis Hall of Fame and says he ‘had the best time’ during his career

Roger Federer will have a chance to reflect back on his career Saturday when he is enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. The 45-year-old from Switzerland, who will be honored along with broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo, said it would be his first trip to Newport.

4 days ago in Sports

Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night.

5 days ago in Sports

Giants receiver Calvin Austin is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says

27-year-old Calvin Austin has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not revealed the extent of the injury.

Entertainment

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend

Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned "Coyote vs. Acme," the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy

Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing

Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.

Local News from Capitol City Now

1 hour ago in Business, Local

Springfield Hotel and Lodging Association opposed to county sales tax for BOS Center expansion

Fresh
Springfield Hotel and Lodging Association

"We were just informed of (the proposal) a week ago (Monday), and now we're sitting here wanting to have a vote?"

2 hours ago in Business, Local

Springfield Chamber keeping an eye on potential car dealer sale

Fresh
Mike Murphy, CEO, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

Chamber CEO Mike Murphy tells the WTAX Morning Newswatch it's just not the same trying to build a relationship with a large company.

7 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Coco — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

A "very sweet girl who will be a wonderful companion...."

11 hours ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Pritzker signs bill improving sanitation, access to menstrual products on construction sites

The new law states employers must provide a separate restroom designated for workers who menstruate or are lactating.

12 hours ago in Agriculture, Farm, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Illinois program offers free, confidential mental health support to farm families

The program also offers up to six telehealth counseling sessions for individuals, couples or groups, at no cost.

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Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy

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6 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, Music

Dolly Parton’s central Illinois connections

From Petersburg to the Illinois State Fair to the former Assembly Hall in Champaign, "I don't think there will ever be another Dolly Parton."