Category Archives: Local News

Illinois is facing potential energy shortfalls and expected price spikes this summer, driven by rising electricity demand from data centers and a backlog in renewable energy project approvals. Consume...

An elderly man from Wayne City died early Sunday morning after a fire engulfed an upstairs bedroom in his home. The victim, identified as 84-year-old Clarence Bennett of rural Wayne City, was found un...

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a WIND ADVISORY in effect until 6pm tonight (Wednesday) all of Southern Illinois. South southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this aft...

Fairfield Police were called to Napa Auto Parts in Fairfield Monday morning around 10 o'clock to investigate the report of a male subject asking for money and making threats. Upon arrival, the subject...

A Carmi man has died following an oilfield accident on Monday. White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss reported that deputies, along with Crossville Fire and White County EMS, responded to a fire in the Cal...

Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel has been awarded a prestigious 5-star rating by the National Rural Rating System (NRRS) and named to the National Rural Honor Roll. This recognition highlights th...

Illinois State Police K9 DuQ has been outfitted with a bullet and stab-resistant vest thanks to a charitable donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest, sponsored by the non-profit organizati...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) Tuesday shared its significant progress to quickly implement the Social Security Fairness Act. Through March 4, 2025, SSA has already paid 1,127,723 people mor...

Get ready to spring forward. Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 9th at 2am. Clocks will move ahead by one hour, marking the start of longer daylight hours in the evening.   Most moder...

A 19-year-old man from Burnt Prairie, Austin Carlson, was arrested by Carmi Police on Monday evening. Authorities apprehended him around 9:15 PM at the intersection of Oak and Conger. Carlson was want...