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EAST ST. LOUIS – Franklin County failed to prove it settled a rape suit for $75,000, U.S. Magistrate Gilbert Sison ruled on Feb. 3.

Wayne City High School seniors Jaden Boyd, Madelyn Caudle, Jarrett Lewis, Adam Koker, Kalyn Meritt and Kelcee Seymour have been named Illinois State Scholars.  Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top ten percent of senior from 726 high schools across the state, chosen based on a combination of ACT or SAT scores and sixth semester class rank.  This year, over 17,500 honorees join the other top students who have been honored for their achievements since the designation was first...

Shooting investigation underway in Royalton Franklin County Sheriff David Bartoni says they received a call about the shooting around 4:05 p.m. Bartoni says the shooting happened next to the Dollar General. The victim was conscious and alert before he was flown to St. Louis for treatment. The Sheriffs Office says they currently have no leads on a vehicle or person of interest in the shooting. Stay with News 3 for updates.