Category Archives: Local News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported an uptick in the state's overall respiratory illness level, moving from Moderate to High, primarily due to a significant increase in emerge...

White County Sheriff's Department along with Norris City Police, Norris City Fire Department and White County Ambulance personnel responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident with injuries Tuesday ...

The National Weather Service in Paducah says unsettled weather is expected in Southern Illinois with a roller coaster ride of temperatures over the next week. Showers and storms are expected through T...

Both Fairfield and Cisne High School FFA Chapters performed very well at Section 23 Proficiency Awards Judging held yesterday (Tuesday) at Mt. Carmel High School. First Place winners moving on to the ...

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education met for a special meeting last (Monday) night and took action on a couple of items. Chris Miller has been hired as the new Transportation Directo...

Two area residents are in custody following their arrests by Wayne County Sheriff's Department Monday.   At approximately 9:00pm, Wayne County Deputies were dispatched to speak with 30-year-old M...

Fairfield Rural Firemen responded to a semi truck fire on Thursday night on I-64 westbound at milepost 114 approximately four miles east of the Route 45 exit. The cab of the semi caught fire, resultin...

As Valentine's Day approaches, FBI Springfield takes the opportunity to remind the public that online relationships are not always as they appear. While many people find authentic rewarding relationsh...

Two men from McLeansboro, 36-year-old Theodore Middendorf and 37-year-old Justin LaGesse, have been pardoned after being accused of participating in the Capitol breach last year. Middendorf had pled g...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of La Fiesta brand unseasoned and seasoned breadcrumbs due to a potential allergy issue. The recall was issued this weekend after company ...