Category Archives: Local News

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, plead...

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 passe...

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 w...

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 ...

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 Edwa...

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, offi...

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 ac...

(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 ma...

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. Wh...

The Wayne County Sheriffs 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 Drivi...