The Daily Digest is the The Lamp’s roundup of the news — both locally and nationally. This daily feature will give you a quick summary of the stories and offer links to where you can read the full story.

On Campus: Lincoln Land Loggers Men’s Basketball coach Chad Jones recorded his 200th win at Lincoln Land on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Local

Louis Tuttle murder: Two men accused of committing the first murder in Springfield were back in court Wednesday. Police found a pistol under the passenger seat of the car, but they don’t know who the gun belongs to. Regardless of whose gun it is, both men face 20 to 60 years in prison.

Taylorville school changes: Students in Taylorville schools may see changes, including middle and high school students with an eight-section day, fewer classrooms for kindergarten through second grade and job cuts. The moves are part of cost-saving efforts.

No day care solution: A Senate hearing is attempting to plug a $300 million hole in Illinois’ child care crisis. Some senators are hopeful that the committee will find the funding to keep day cares open before Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Feb. 18 budget address.

National Stories 

Same-sex marriage in Alabama: U.S District Judge Callie Granade will hold a hearing on whether to force state probate judges to grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

King of Valentines day: Colombia is the flower king, complete with mandatory red roses and bouquet flowers! About 50 years ago, Colombia shipped its first batch of fresh-cut flowers to Miami and jump-started a billion-dollar industry. The country will export 500 million flowers for Valentines day.

Troops to Ukraine: President Obama says he may send U.S military aid to badly outgunned Ukraine in its nearly yearlong struggle against Russia. But some question the benefits.