Shane Saathoff

Shane has been an active writer for more than two decades, focusing on local news and events throughout the region. A native of Bourbonnais, IL, and alumnus of Olivet Nazarene University, he spent over a decade working in radio newsrooms before transitioning full-time to print and digital journalism. A passionate historian and self-described science and tech geek, Shane is also a lifelong Michigan Wolverines fan, a bit of a baseball junkie, and enjoys building LEGO sets with his nephew in his downtime.

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Midwest History Shock: There’s a 1,000-Year-Old Pyramid Near the Mississippi River You Can Visit Today

Collinsville, IL – Here’s something you didn’t learn in school: the Midwest has a pyramid. And no, it’s not a nickname or tourist gimmick—it’s...

Wichita Weather Alert: Storm Chances Tonight, Showers Linger Into Tuesday Morning

Wichita, KS – Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue across central Kansas tonight and into Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service...

Mid-Atlantic Storm Warning: Delaware, Maryland & Virginia Coastline Brace for 55+ MPH Winds, Heavy Surf

Philadelphia, PA – A strong coastal low is forecast to develop off the Southeast U.S. coast early Saturday, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and...

Trump’s Oath Has Been Broken: Authoritarian President Has Now Forfeited His Office After Illinois Actions

Chicago, IL — Convicted Felon Donald Trump didn’t just skip touching the Bible during his second swearing-in — he skipped the meaning of the...

Cheyenne Drivers Warned: Dense Fog Reduces Visibility Along I-80 This Morning

Cheyenne, WY – Drivers across the South Laramie Range are urged to use caution this morning as a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect...

First Amendment Test: What the Kimmel Ban Reveals About Free Speech in America

Washington, D.C. – It was this day over two centuries ago when George Washington sent the Bill of Rights to the states in 1789,...