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Mike Dirnt^ Billie Joe Armstrong^ Tre Cool pose on stage during ABC Good Morning America rock group Green Day concert in Central Park in New York on July 26^ 2024

Green Day opening Super Bowl LX with anniversary ceremony

January 21, 2026 @ 3:40 am

The NFL has announced that Green Day will open Super Bowl LX with a ceremony celebrating the Super Bowl’s 60th anniversary on Sunday, February...

Slaughter to Prevail at a sold-out show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town. London^ UK - January 10th^ 2024

Slaughter to Prevail to embark on 2026 North American tour

January 21, 2026 @ 3:40 am

Slaughter to Prevail will embark on a North American tour this spring, featuring support from Whitechapel and Attila. The month-long run kicks off on...

Wolfgang Van Halen and Andraia Allsop at the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala. LOS ANGELES^ USA. February 02^ 2024

Wolfgang Van Halen’s MAMMOTH sets 2026 North American tour...

January 20, 2026 @ 3:40 am

Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth have set their first headlining dates of 2026 in North America, serving as support of their third...

Collective Soul performing live at the Music Center Hall for the Performing Arts in Detroit Detroit^ Michigan -USA- July 8^ 2023

Collective Soul share 2026 headlining tour dates

January 20, 2026 @ 3:30 am

Collective Soul has unveiled 2026 headlining tour dates, kicking-off on January 29th in Anaheim, with stops in Niagara Falls, Orlando, and others, before wrapping...

Zeigler Man Arrested on Meth Charge

January 20, 2026 @ 1:05 pm

ZEIGLER – An early Monday traffic stop in Franklin County led to a Zeigler man’s arrest for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. According to Franklin County...

Kentucky Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth, Gun Charges in ...

January 20, 2026 @ 12:32 pm

BENTON – A southern Illinois district judge has sentenced a Kentucky man to 15 years in federal prison for possessing more than 150 grams...

Funeral Information Released for Late Eldorado Fire Chief

January 20, 2026 @ 9:07 am

ELDORADO – Funeral arrangements for late Eldorado Fire Chief Michael McKinnies have been announced. According to the Watson Funeral Home in Eldorado, visitation will...

Prevent a Tragedy, Don't Leave Pets Outside in Extreme Cold

January 20, 2026 @ 8:43 am

BENTON – Franklin County Animal Control reminds you that if you see an animal in distress outside during the extreme cold, let officials know...

Winter Storm Possible This Weekend for Our Region

January 20, 2026 @ 7:59 am

PADUCAH – Forecasters at the National Weather Service Office in Paducah are continuing to monitor and fine tune the forecast for the potential winter...

Jimmy Butler attends the semifinal match at 2023 Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami MIAMI GARDENS^ FLORIDA - MARCH 31^ 2023

Golden State Warriors’ Jimmy Butler to miss remainder of season with ACL tear

January 21, 2026 @ 4:55 am

The Golden State Warriors’ recent surge came to an abrupt stop Monday night, as...Read More

Tennessee Titans football on white stand. London^ United Kingdom - May 26th 2023

Tennessee Titans to hire Robert Saleh as new head coach

January 21, 2026 @ 4:50 am

The Tennessee Titans have selected San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as their...Read More

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet (24) escapes a tackle-attempt by Washington linebacker Alphonzo Tuputala (11) during an NCAA college football game Friday^ Sept. 30^ 2022^ in Pasadena^ Calif.

Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet to miss remainder of season after sufferin...

January 20, 2026 @ 4:55 am

The Seattle Seahawks will have to continue their postseason run without running back Zach...Read More

Sean McDermott during an NFL game at Raymond James Stadium. Dec 12^ 2021; Tampa^ FL USA

Buffalo Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons

January 20, 2026 @ 4:50 am

The Buffalo Bills announced Monday they have fired head coach Sean McDermott, ending his...Read More