Astronomy professor explains ‘fireball’ meteor sighted in southeastern US June 27, 2025 Mercer University physics and astronomy professor Matthew Marone says the sighting is not uncommon, and it’s likely connected to the…
Supreme Court upholds Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing pornography online June 27, 2025 Opponents said the law puts an unfair free-speech burden on adults by requiring them to submit personal information that could…
Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books June 27, 2025 The justices Friday reversed lower-court rulings in favor of the Montgomery County school system in suburban Washington.
Karen Kinney retiring as Rock Island County clerk June 25, 2025 Kinney’s term expires on Nov. 30, 2026.
Former Conesville clerk accused of mishandling over $127K in city funds arrested June 25, 2025 Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand released a report Tuesday that alleges former City Clerk Yamira Martinez misused over $127,000 in…
Mercer County deputy placed on leave after DUI charge in another Illinois county June 25, 2025 A Mercer County deputy was placed on administrative leave after being charged with DUI in another county. An internal investigation…