Category Archives: Local News

The southern Illinois area has a pretty good chance for severe weather later Sunday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky. Their latest thinking is that...

At least one person is dead and five others injured in two separate accidents that occurred Friday on Interstate 64 in Jefferson and Washington counties. State police say the first accident occurred s...

The Illinois State Police welcomed 32 new troopers Friday from Cadet Class 149 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new troopers will report to all ten of ...

The Powerball jackpot is up to an estimated $515 million for tonight's drawing, the highest so far this year. No one matched the six numbers drawn Wednesday night, resulting in tonight's jackpot. The ...

Several guilty pleas were handed down in Wayne County Circuit Court recently. Fairfield resident, 39-year-old Christopher Hanlon appeared in Wayne County Circuit last Thursday before Judge, Matt Vaugh...

Former Wayne City Police Chief Anson Fenton is scheduled to change his plea on Monday regarding charges of improperly forfeiting vehicles for personal benefit.   Judge Stephen P. McGlynn announce...

  On Wednesday, Jefferson County Court scheduled preliminary hearings for three individuals charged with the murder of 57-year-old Patrick Williamson from Mt. Vernon, who was found dead early Mon...

(left to right) Joshua Biggs, Allison Shannon, Ella Krupp, Kadence Hyder, Allie Brach, and Alex Paul Cisne FFA members Joshua Biggs, Allison Shannon, Ella Krupp, Kadence Hyder, Allie Brach, and Alex P...

Authorities in downstate regions are again warning residents about a prevalent scam, especially during tax season. Scammers impersonating IRS employees are making fraudulent calls to taxpayers, falsel...

The Flora Elks 1659 and Olney Elks 926 Lodges in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, May 7th. The c...