NEWS HEADLINES — Dec. 16, 2016

SIU reaches contract agreement with faculty

Man accused in murder and burning of Mt. Vernon woman pleads not guilty

Police searching for missing Carbondale man

Union County officials locate woman wanted for home invasion

State’s unemployment rate remains steady at 5.6 percent

Fowler steps down as Harrisburg mayor, will take Senate seat in January

Lady Red Devils rally in second half to beat Marion

Red Devil boys start weekend with home game against Herrin