Wayne County is set to host its annual Kids in Motion Summer Day Camp, a non-profit, faith-based program serving all of Wayne County and designed to keep children engaged and active during the summer months. Organized by local volunteers, the camp provides a variety of fun and educational activities for kids in kinderg...

A Fairfield man is facing a series of serious charges following a violent confrontation with police after allegedly stealing a previously impounded motorbike from the Wayne County Jail. Thursday night just a little after 9 o'clock, officers observed 42-year-old Edward A. Riley walking in Fairfield with a motorbike. Au...

The Fairfield Police Department arrested 41-year-old Derek K. Bradham of Fairfield Thursday night around 10:15. Bradham was located in the 1200 block of SW 6th Street and was found to be wanted on a Wayne County warrant. The charges include two counts of stalking, harassment by telephone, and use of an electronic trac...

23-year-old Donavon A. Lurz of Fairfield pled guilty in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday to Criminal Damage to Property. Lurz was sentenced to two years of probation plus ordered to pay court costs. Lurz was given three days credit of time served in the Wayne County Jail.

Classic car enthusiasts and proud vehicle owners will gather for the annual Car & Truck Show on Sunday, June 29th as part of the West Salem Freedom Celebration, hosted by the Volunteer Firemen's Association of West Salem, Inc. The show will be held on the West Salem Square, showcasing a wide range of vehicles from ...

The Volunteer Firemen's Association of West Salem, Inc. is preparing for its much-anticipated Annual Freedom Celebration, taking place over the weekend of June 28th and 29th. The two-day community event will feature family-friendly entertainment, food, fireworks, and more in celebration of freedom and local spirit. Th...

With the school year winding down, Fairfield Grade School Superintendent Kristina Gardner reported that summer maintenance projects are set to begin across the district. At the most recent board meeting, Gardner informed the board that the district has received 86% of its projected revenue and has expended 82% of its a...

2025 is already shaping up to be one of the most active tornado years on record for the region served by the National Weather Service in Paducah. According to NWS officials, this year currently ranks as the third most active tornado year ever recorded in the region. What's even more staggering is that over 550 miles of...

Illinois lawmakers are sending a measure that would end mandatory road testing for drivers under 87 to Governor Pritzker's desk. The bill was approved by the state Senate yesterday. Illinois is the only state that requires a behind-the-wheel driving test for seniors based on age. Currently in the state, drivers 79 a...

Two bills sponsored by State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) aimed at helping hunters and landowners manage Illinois' growing deer population have passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly unanimously and now await the Governor's signature. "These proposals come directly from conversations with peop...

High school Baseball Friday: Marion 6 Olney 2 High school Softball Friday: Newton 3 Flora 0 Anna-Jonesboro 5 Mt. Carmel 4 Marshall 1 Teutopolis 0 Robinson 1 Hillsboro 0 Major League Baseball Friday: St. Louis 4 Arizona 3 Chicago Cubs 13 Cincinnati 6 Chicago White Sox 4 Texas 1 Pittsburgh 6 Mil...

Fairfield Mules Baseball players, Tallen Hixenbaugh, Ian Puckett and Breychan Kovacich have been selected to the Black Diamond Conference-East All-Conference baseball team. The rest of the team includes the following area players: GIRLS TRACK @ EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY IHSA STATE PRELIMS THURSDAY Congratulations to ...

TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Girls Track at Eastern Illinois University, IHSA State Prelims 10am GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL SOFTBALL SCORES FROM WEDNESDAY Anna Jonesboro 5, Hamilton County 2 Century 10, Egyptian 0 Trico 10, Woodlawn 0 Chester 9, Sparta 4 Elverado 5, Galatia Thompsonville 0 Johnston City 10, West Fran...

TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Boys Track IHSA Sectional at The Train Yard 4pm Baseball IHSA Regional at Veterans Field @ Lakeside Park 4:30pm & 6:30pm GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL SOFTBALL SCORES FROM TUESDAY Grayville 15, Wayne City 5 Edwards County 2, Webber 0 Regional Championship on Friday. Edwards Co vs Grayvil...

TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Boys Tennis vs Mt. Carmel 4pm GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL SOFTBALL SCORES FROM MONDAY Hamilton Co 4, Fairfield 1 Webber 18, Cisne 3 Carrier-Mills 4, Cobden 3 Centralia 2 Pinckneyville 1 (9 innings) Egyptian 16 Meridian 10 Gibault 7, Valmeyer 6 Herrin 11 Johnston City 10 Marissa/Coultervill...