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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River, dropping
below flood stage near Plumfield Sunday, and near Murphysboro
Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Victim in early morning fight airlifted to the hospital

  • Brooke Schlyer is the midday producer and co-anchor. She also reports for the 4 p.m. newscast. 

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Zeigler victim airlifted november 28 2021

Photo Credit: Illinois Fire Incidents 

ZEIGLER, ILLINOIS (WSIL) -- One suspect is in custody tonight while authorities search for a second after an early morning fight leaves a man with life-threatening injuries.  

Police Chief Ben Burkhamer tells News 3 officers were called to a fight in progress on Beaumont Street around 4:02 a.m. on Sunday, November 28th.

When arriving to the scene, they found a male victim with lacerations on his back. The wounds required him to be airlifted to the hospital. 

The suspect that police are still searching for is wanted for aggravated battery. 

Stay with News 3 for updates as this investigation continues to unfold. 

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Brooke Schlyer is the midday producer and co-anchor. She also reports for the 4 p.m. newscast. 

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