Ameren helps power restoration efforts in Puerto Rico

Ameren Illinois workers are in Puerto Rico, helping to restore electricity following Hurricane Maria last year. Brian Dorn, an Ameren electric supervisor, is among them. Brian talked with Will Stevenson on Galesburg’s Evening News. (Photo submitted by
Twins seek to fill holes in pitching rotation
After a stagnant free-agent market this offseason, Minnesota may turn to inexperienced pitchers
K-State defensive coordinator retires amid staff shakeup
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Kansas State defensive coordinator Tom Hayes is retiring after more than four decades in coaching, including stints with nine different Division I schools and two NFL franchises.
Aljaz Bedene reaches Argentina Open semifinals
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Slovenia’s Aljaz Bedene beat fifth-seeded Diego Schwartzman of Argentina 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Argentina Open semifinals.
At 25, Franco facing pivotal season for Phillies
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) By the end of the 2017 season Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco had lost his role as the team’s cleanup hitter and was spending as much time on the bench as he was
Aljaz Bedene reaches Argentina Open semifinals
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Slovenia’s Aljaz Bedene beat fifth-seeded Diego Schwartzman of Argentina 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Argentina Open semifinals.
Martinez's 1st camp as Nats manager includes player DJs
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Dave Martinez’s first camp as Washington Nationals manager includes player DJs.
Sam Querrey advances to New York Open semifinals
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) Second-seeded Sam Querrey advanced to the New York Open semifinals, beating Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) on Friday at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Sam Querrey advances to New York Open semifinals
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) Second-seeded Sam Querrey advanced to the New York Open semifinals, beating Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) on Friday at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Sophomores stepping up for Florida State during stretch run
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida State’s 2016 basketball recruiting class is showing that it shouldn’t be defined by just one person.
Mental Health Board accepting requests for grant funding

Almost a year after voters approved the formation of a mental health board and the implementation of a sales tax increase to go with it, the Knox County 708 Mental Health Board is ready to accept applications
United Way of Knox County surpasses 2017 fundraising goal

The United Way of Knox County closed their 2017 campaign last week announcing today they have surpassed their fundraising goal of $350,000.
McCall, Michael J.

Mr. Michael James McCall, 62, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 1:36 a.m. Friday, February 16, 2018 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Roberts, Patricia A.

Funeral services for Patricia Ann Roberts, 80, will be held Friday, February 16, 2018, at First Church of the Nazarene in Galesburg.
Dan Straily, Brandon Maurer lose in salary arbitration
PHOENIX (AP) Pitcher Dan Straily of Miami and Brandon Maurer of Kansas City have lost their salary arbitration cases, leaving players with an 11-10 lead with one decision remaining.
Marlins pitcher Straily glad he wasn’t among those traded
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) While Giancarlo Stanton and Christian Yelich were happy to be traded by the Miami Marlins, right-hander Dan Straily says he wants to be a cornerstone of the team’s rebuilding plan.
Garden Gate Florist In Abingdon & Guardian Angels Humane Society

Thanks to Cris Rehling & Sandra Links from Garden Gate Florist & Greenhouse in Abingdon. For over 19 years they’ve been making your life more colorful for occasions of all kinds. They have a great story of
Dimitrov makes Rotterdam semis, Federer has shot at No. 1
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) Grigor Dimitrov beat Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament where he will meet David Goffin, who progressed when his quarterfinal opponent Tomas Berdych pulled out
Dimitrov makes Rotterdam semis, Federer has shot at No. 1
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) Grigor Dimitrov beat Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament where he will meet David Goffin, who progressed when his quarterfinal opponent Tomas Berdych pulled out
Eric Dickerson on the Chargers-Rams dynamic in LA
Dickerson talks with the Loose Cannons about the future of football in Los Angeles.

