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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ SATURDAY
TO 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 109 expected.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ Saturday to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health impacts
will build with each successive day in the heat and humidity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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Carbondale police arrest 18-year-old in connection to shooting incident

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CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- Carbondale police responded to a report of a shot fired on April 26, 2025, in the 200 block of West College Street.

After police got to the scene, they said they were told a person shot at them from a silver Dodge Journey.

Officers later found the vehicle in the 700 block of West College Street and arrested the suspect they identified as Deiajion Nichols, 18 of Carbondale. Police said this incident was a result of a personal dispute.

Nichols was cited with Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Aggravated Assault and Unlawful Use of a Weapon charges.

Nichols was taken to the Jackson County Jail.

No injuries were reported from the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.

Community members with information are encouraged to contact the Carbondale Police Department.

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