Category Archives: Local News

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL recently received the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. The hospital is...

Motorists in Illinois are being reminded of a change in what is known as Scott's Law. The law has previously been in place but has been expanded. The new law requires drivers to move over for pedestri...

Published reports say the Southern Illinois Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, offering students across the region access to thousands of dollars in...

Farmers across the United States are now learning how much financial aid they can expect from a $12 billion package announced recently by President Donald Trump, as the agricultural sector continues t...

The National Weather Service in Paducah is forecasting a significant shift in weather patterns for the region, with seasonably chilly and dry conditions this weekend giving way to an unseasonable warm...

Travelers who do not have a Real ID will soon face a new $45 fee to pass through TSA checkpoints, the Transportation Security Administration announced recently. The new requirement will go into effect...

(Photo credit: Vanderburgh County IN Sheriff's Office)   Evansville Police have arrested a man accused of robbing a Chase Bank in Edwardsville, Illinois, just east of St. Louis. According to auth...

Illinois farmers who plant cover crops this fall can once again qualify for a discount on next year's crop insurance premiums through the Illinois Department of Agriculture's (IDOA) Fall Covers for Sp...

The Wayne County Raccoon Roundup has announced its second collection date, scheduled for Tuesday, January 13th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants can bring raccoon tails to the Wayne County Farm...

The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced its second "Raccoon Roundup" date, aimed at helping manage the local raccoon population. Community members are invited to participate by turning in raccoon...