A Columbus, Indiana, man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a high-speed, drug-impaired crash that claimed the life of a former Wayne County resident last year. Jerrin Alan Staker, 44, pleaded guilty Monday in Johnson Superior Court 3 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death and admitted to a ha...

A two-story home was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening in Enfield, and three firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion while battling the blaze. The fire was reported at about 5 p.m. after a passerby noticed smoke coming from the home at the corner of Main and Jeannette streets and alerted firefighters. By the time...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has recognized Christy Simpson, RN, manager of the Skilled Care Unit, as the recipient of the hospital's first-ever Manager of the Quarter Award. The award honors leaders who demonstrate integrity, servant leadership, teamwork, and a strong commitment to the hospital's mission of providing e...

Rebeca Nunez, 25, of Fairfield, was arrested by Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies Wednesday morning on a Wayne County warrant for Retail Theft. Nunez was transported to the Wayne County Jail to await a first appearance in Wayne County Circuit Court on August 11th.

Edwards County 4-H wrapped up its annual 4-H Beef Show and Master Showmanship Contest on Wednesday, July 29, with exhibitors earning top honors across a variety of classes. Illinois Extension and Edwards County 4-H thanked the judges, volunteers and sponsors for their support in making this year's shows a success. Kell...

Effingham police continue to investigate a false threat, known as a "swatting" call, that prompted the evacuation of the city's Walmart Monday night. According to the Effingham Police Department, officers responded just after 9 p.m. after an unknown man called the store and threatened to arrive with a firearm...

The Illinois Soybean Association elected its executive leadership during its annual public meeting on July 29 in Champaign, while also announcing new district directors to represent soybean farmers across the state. Bryan Severs, a third-generation farmer from Vermilion County, was re-elected chairman of the associatio...

(Photo Credit-Mark Curtis: Pictured is Dennis Gardner and friends with Zambony) (Photo Credit-Mark Curtis: Goomzilla blanket presented by the Edwards County Fair Board) Harness racing made a successful return to the Edwards County Fair on Thursday afternoon, ending an 11-year absence from the fairgrounds. The races ...

On July 28, 2026, at 7:33 p.m., the Mt. Vernon Police Department, Mt. Vernon Fire Department, and Litton's Ambulance responded to 409 S. 20th Street for a report of a male unconscious and bleeding. When first responders arrived on scene, they located a male who had a stab wound. Mount Vernon Police Department Officers ...

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department made several warrant arrests on Tuesday. Miranda L. Hunt, 49, of Keenes, was arrested Tuesday morning on a Failure to Appear Warrant for a previous charge of Driving Suspended. Hunt was transported to the Wayne County Jail, where she awaits a first court appearan...

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 31ST ***NATIONAL SPORTS*** THURSDAY'S SCORBOARD: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Chicago Cubs 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2 10 Innings For the 2nd night in a row, it took extra innings for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs to settle their differences. Unlike last night however...

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 30TH ***NATIONAL SPORTS*** WEDNESDAY'S SCORBOARD: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: St. Louis Cardinals 3, Chicago Cubs 2 10 Innings The St. Louis Cardinals snapped their 3-game losing streak with a 3-2 comeback victory over the Chicago Cubs in 10 innings on Wednesday night. The Car...

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 29TH ***NATIONAL SPORTS*** TUESDAY'S SCOREBOARD MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Chicago Cubs 10, St. Louis Cardinals 2 Chicago jumped out to an early 7-0 lead after the 1st 2 innings with the Cardinals only managing to pick up 2 runs on 7 hits. The Cardinals were led by Masyn Winn...

***NATIONAL SPORTS*** MONDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League ------- New York Yankees 9, Chicago White Sox 5 The Yankees beat the White Sox 9-5 in Chicago. Bryan Hudson was charged with the loss after allowing one run on two hits in his relief appearance. Chicago has now dropped three of its last four. The series resu...

***NATIONAL SPORTS*** SUNDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League ------- Chicago White Sox 12, Houston Astros 3 The White Sox dominated the Astros 12-3 to salvage their series finale in Chicago. Munetaka Murakami led the way at the dish after going three for five with two home runs and six runs batted in. The Sox host the...

Major League Baseball Friday: Cincinnati 4 St. Louis 2 Chicago Cubs 3 Pittsburgh 2 (10 innings) Houston 9 Chicago White Sox 5 Colordao 5 Milwaukee 2 Detroit 2 Kansas City 1 Arizona 3 Washington 0 NY Yankees 1 Philadelphia 0 Atlanta 7 Baltimore 6 (10 innings) Tampa Bay 11 Cleveland 3 LA Dod...

***NATIONAL SPORTS*** THURSDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League ------- Minnesota Twins 3, Cleveland Guardians 1 (F/12) Toronto Blue Jays 3, Tampa Bay Rays 1 Detroit Tigers 4, Kansas City Royals 3 MLB National League ------- Arizona Diamondbacks 10, St. Louis Cardinals 6 The Cardinals put up four late runs but it wasn'...

***NATIONAL SPORTS*** WEDNESDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League ------- Chicago White Sox 4, Texas Rangers 2 The White Sox topped the Rangers 4-2 in the rubber match of their series in Texas. Andrew Benintendi and Chase Meidroth drove in two runs apiece for Chicago, which improved to 4-and-2 since the break. The Sox h...