6 presumed dead after Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Six construction workers are presumed dead after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday when a support column was hit by a large container ship that had lost power. Search and rescue operations were
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. names attorney Nicole Shanahan as vice presidential running mate

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday that Nicole Shanahan, a donor and California-based attorney and entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area, will be joining his campaign as his vice presidential selection. Kennedy made
Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson headlining inaugural Country Calling Festival lineup

Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Tyler Childers, Lainey Wilson and more are set to perform at the inaugural, two-day Country Calling music festival taking place this fall in Ocean City, Maryland. The festival will include more than
CBS announces additional performers for 2024 CMT Music Awards

CBS has announced more performers for the 2024 CMT Music Awards, with Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, and Parker McCollum and Brittney Spencer joining the lineup at the awards ceremony. The latest group of artists join
2023-24 NewsTribune Boys Basketball All Area

A look at the top boys basketball players in the NewsTribune area for the 2023-24 season.
2023-24 NewsTribune Boys Basketball Player of the Year

La Salle-Peru senior Josh Senica is the 2023-24 NewsTribune Boys Basketball Player of the Year after averaging a double-double and leading the Cavaliers to a regional title.
IVCC to host FAFSA workshop April 3

Financial aid advisers will help unravel the mysteries of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, during a free workshop on Wednesday, April 3, at Illinois Valley Community College.
Heritage Harbor in Ottawa donates 60 Easter baskets to Youth Service Bureau

Heritage Harbor homeowners and employees donated Easter baskets to the Ottawa Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley for the fourth consecutive year.
Heritage Harbor in Ottawa donates 60 Easter baskets to Youth Service Bureau

Heritage Harbor homeowners and employees donated Easter baskets to the Ottawa Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley for the fourth consecutive year.
Peru police training simulator is the first of its kind in the state

The Central Illinois Police Training Center launched its Driving Simulator/Milo Range Pro 4K Training Simulator on Tuesday, a virtual reality system that allows officers to train for reality situations.