Rain Lifts Drought as Corn Harvest Begins
Rain offers partial drought relief across the Midwest and Plains as corn fields start harvest. The U S Drought Monitor notes Nebraska remains largely in extreme drought while Kansas and Illinois show modest changes and Missouri improves. Corn yields are trimmed and prices rise amid supply concerns, with harvest progress reported across multiple states.
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Man convicted in 2004 shotgun killing in Madison County
In Edwardsville a 51-year-old man, Brian Pinkas, was convicted of first-degree murder for the 2004 shotgun killing of his girlfriend Sharon Reynolds in Granite City. He had previously appealed a 20-year sentence, arguing a mandatory 25-year firearm term should apply, and the appellate ruling voided his prior plea.
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Defense rests in 1957 Sycamore girl murder trial
The defense rested its case for Jack McCullough 72 accused of kidnapping and killing 7 year old Maria Ridulph on December 3 1957 in Sycamore. Attorneys called few witnesses as the judge hinted a ruling could come Friday after closing arguments. The Associated Press.
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