Category Archives: Local News

The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced its 2026 Winter Meeting Series, offering area farmers and landowners a variety of timely and informative sessions. The series begins tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan...

Republican candidate for Governor Darren Bailey, along with his running mate Aaron Del Mar, has announced plans for a five-day statewide bus tour later this month. The "Take Back Illinois - For The Pe...

Olney Central College is hosting a virtual information session for students interested in applying for Fall 2026 admission to the Radiography Program. The next virtual session will be held at 6 p.m. o...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information related to several recent vehicle-related crimes reported in the county. Authorities say a vehicle belonging to Carson White of Kentucky...

Sunday afternoon, just before 1:30, the Wayne City Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on 300 East at County Road 1200 North, south of Sims. Fire Chief, Scott Clark said a Jeep Grand Cherokee ...

Firefighters responded to a garage fire Saturday afternoon just after 2:30 p.m. at the Andrew Yoder residence at 1679 County Highway 7 near Geff. The Fairfield Rural Fire Department and Fairfield City...

The National Weather Service expects a period of cold air across the region, with temperatures staying below freezing today, along with very dry air and gusty winds. By Tuesday, temperatures are forec...

Unconfirmed reports circulating suggest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may have conducted an enforcement operation overnight Friday at Toyota Boshoku Illinois in Lawrenceville. Informa...

With temperatures expected to drop this week, the American Red Cross is reminding residents to use extra caution with space heaters and fireplaces, noting that home fires make up a large share of the ...

The City of Eldorado is mourning the death of Fire Chief Mike McKinnies, one of Southern Illinois' longest-serving active fire chiefs. The news was announced last Tuesday night. McKinnies served as El...