Category Archives: Local News

SIGNIFICANT WARM-UP, RAIN, AND TEMPERATURE SWINGS IN THIS WEEK'S FORECAST
The National Weather Service in Paducah is forecasting a dramatic shift in temperatures following a cold weekend, with a significant warm-up expected this week. Temperatures will steadily climb, with ...
Mark Wells 7h ago

FAIRFIELD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CONTINUES TONIGHT (MONDAY) AT LEO FRENCH PARK
Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield hosting the annual Festival of Lights at Leo French Park which runs through the end of the year. The popular drive-through light display will be open at all hour...
Mark Wells 7h ago

ONE KILLED IN SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH IN GALLATIN COUNTY
One person was killed Friday night in a single-vehicle crash in Gallatin County, according to Illinois State Police. Troopers from ISP Troop 10 responded at approximately 7:34 p.m. on December 12th to...
Mark Wells 7h ago

GRAYVILLE MAN WANTED AFTER ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES, MISSED COURT DATE, AND STOLEN TRUCK INCIDENT
A Grayville man, 42-year-old Tyrel Linder, remains at large despite facing serious charges of aggravated animal cruelty, missing a court date, and allegedly stealing a truck involved in a crash. Linde...
Mark Wells 7h ago

SAFE HAVEN WOMEN'S SHELTER IN MT. CARMEL FACES URGENT NEED FOR DONATIONS TO STAY OPEN
Since 2013, Safe Haven Women's Shelter of Mt. Carmel has provided hope, healing, and new beginnings for homeless women and children across Wabash, Edwards, Lawrence, Wayne, and White Counties in Illin...
Mark Wells 7h ago

CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERS REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON TIRE SLASHING SOUTH OF WAYNE CITY
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for cutting the tires on a vehicle belonging to Aubry Lanham. The incident occurred while t...
Mark Wells 7h ago

NINTH DELAY FOR FORMER WABASH COUNTY DEPUTY CHASE CHEADLE'S PRELIMINARY HEARING; NOW SET FOR JANUARY 8TH
The long-delayed preliminary hearing for former Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy Chase Cheadle has been postponed once again, with the court now setting a new date of January 8th. This marks the ninth d...
Mark Wells 7h ago

SHIPPING DEADLINES APPROACH FOR CHRISTMAS PACKAGE DELIVERY
As the holidays approach, time is running out for anyone finishing up their holiday orders. Major shipping providers-UPS, FedEx, and USPS-have announced their recommended last days to ship packages to...
Mark Wells 7h ago

FDA REPORTS BOTULISM OUTBREAK IN INFANTS LINKED TO BYHEART BABY FORMULA
Dozens of infants across the United States may have contracted botulism after being exposed to tainted ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula, according to the Food and Drug Administration. As of last...
Mark Wells 7h ago

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR "WILLY WONKA" MUSICAL
Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are excited to present their upcoming production of "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka," directed by Amanda Andrews. The show is set to entertain audien...
Mark Wells 8h ago