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  • Crime Dogs rescued from New Boston puppy mill (WQAD Photo)

    Former puppy mill owner to pay thousands in restitution

    After more than 40 dogs were rescued from his New Boston home, a former puppy mill owner has been convicted of four counts of animal cruelty.

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    Traffic stop leads to meth bust

    What started as a traffic violation ended with two arrests and a meth bust in Knox County, Illinois.

  • Sports

    Mercer County Welcome Home

    Mercer County shows off their State Championship Trophy.

  • Sports

    Mercer County Reflects On State Championship

    Mercer County talks about winning championship.

  • Sports

    Mercer County Wins 2A State Championship

    Mercer County wins first ever State Championship.

  • Sports

    Mercer County Ready for Shot at Title

    Golden Eagles prepare for 2A State Title Game

  • Sports

    Mercer County Plays For First Football Championship

    Mercer County makes their first trip to the state tournament.

  • Sports

    Sports Extra – Illinois State Championship Games

    Breakdown of Illinois State Championship games. Mediapolis Bulldogs talk about state runner-up finish. Dan Pearson FCA story of the week.

  • News

    Mercer County Going To State

    Mercer County wins will play for the 2A State Championship.

  • Sports

    Mercer County Set for Saturday’s Semifinal

    Golden Eagles host Clifton Central at 2:30 p.m.

  • News / Sports football

    Local teams headed to semifinals

    The schedules are out and several teams from our area are playing for the chance to go to the state finals of Illinois high school football.

  • Sports

    Mercer County Prepares For Semi-Finals

    Minus a couple key defensive players Mercer County is ready to play in the semi-finals.