Brad Palmer
All Things Considered Host, WSIU Radio News ProducerAs a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time.
During a day of news gathering, Brad will receive help from other professional staff members as well as a corps of student volunteers and paid staff members. He also assists the student-led sports department with editorial and content support.
Brad has also assisted with pledge support on both WSIU Radio and Television as well as content for WSIU-TV InFocus and play-by-play of SIU Saluki football and women's basketball.
He also produces a popular essay/commentary segment called Reading Baseball with retired Southern Illinois University Carbondale English Professor Richard "Pete" Peterson.
Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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This follows the $1 million in support for victims of the May 16 tornado that Ameren announced earlier this year, which local area agencies continue to distribute. -
The driver reported the crash occurred because of a mechanical issue that caused the accelerator to become stuck. -
The schools say their was virtually no disruption of their classroom activities during the soft lockdown. -
Initially, agents recovered 79 grams of meth, 24 fentanyl capsules and two scales in a traffic stop of Jackie Scanlan’s vehicle. -
The shooting incident occurred March 17 at the Casey's General Store in Du Quoin. -
The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting Celebration & Business After Hours on August 21. -
The bill creates the Farmland Transition Commission within the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
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The Better Business Bureau says now is a good time to talk about taking care of their money and personal information while they’re on campus. -
Sheriff Jeff Diederich says drug arrests are up 19 times what they were just three years ago. -
The tools included gloves, masks, keys, hand tools, and other items commonly used to force entry into buildings.
