Category Archives: Local News

SPEEDY TRIAL DEMAND FILED IN WAYNE COUNTY MURDER CASE
A speedy trial demand has been filed in the case of 32-year-old Kaine Nino, who is charged with the March 20, 2025, beating death of 57-year-old Curtis D. Sutton of Fairfield. A Wayne County Grand Jur...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

I-64 WABASH RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT REMAINS ON SCHEDULE
The multi-million dollar project to replace the Interstate 64 bridge over the Wabash River has passed the one-year mark and remains on schedule, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation....
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU TO CONDUCT ANNUAL CORN YIELD SURVEY SEPTEMBER 4TH
The Edwards County Farm Bureau will conduct its 18th annual corn yield survey on Thursday, September 4th. Corn fields will be checked in every township across the county. Farmers who do not wish to ha...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

FORD AND GM ANNOUNCE MAJOR VEHICLE RECALLS
Ford and General Motors have issued recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to safety concerns, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ford Pickup Truck Recal...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

CDC ISSUES FOOD SAFETY ALERT OVER SALMONELLA IN EGGS
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert following a Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs. The outbreak has affected 95 people across 14 states, with ...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER TARGETS ILLINOIS CASH BAIL ELIMINATION
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday directing federal agencies to pressure Illinois and other states that have ended cash bail. The order requires the U.S. attorney general to iden...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

REPRESENTATIVE MARY MILLER REINTRODUCES BILL TO DEFINE SEX IN TITLE IX
On the 105th anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment Tuesday, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) reintroduced the Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act, legislation she says is designed t...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

PRITZKER RECOGNIZES OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH
Governor JB Pritzker has issued two proclamations recognizing August 31st as International Overdose Awareness Day and September as National Recovery Month in Illinois. The observances honor lives lost...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

COOLER TEMPERATURES AND DRY WEATHER EXPECTED FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Southern Illinois and much of the Ohio Valley are in for a stretch of cooler and more comfortable weather heading into the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Persistent high pressure is bringing a noticeable...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARRESTS FLORA WOMAN FOR CHARGES INVOLVING A MINOR
The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 has arrested 24-year-old Jaryn L. Allen of Flora on charges involving a minor. Allen faces two counts: Harmful Material, a Class 4 f...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025