Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker Thanking Lawmakers for Gun Safety Bils
Governor Pritzker is thanking lawmakers after signing two new bills into law that aim to improve gun safety in the state. The bills include the Safe Gun Storage Act, which strengthens safe storage req...
Jul 29, 2025
"Extreme Heat Warning" In Effect Through Wednesday
The Wayne County area's hot and muggy weather will stick around for at least a couple more days, before a cold front will push through the area Wednesday night. According to the National Weather Servi...
Jul 29, 2025
Clay County Health Department to Hold Vaccine Clinic
The Clay County Health Department is kicking off its first Back-to-School vaccine clinic this Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering required immunizations for students and qualifying adults ahead ...
Jul 29, 2025
ATA Grand American World Trapshooting Championship Begins Tomorrow
The 126th consecutive ATA Grand American World Trapshooting Championship is set to take place at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta from July 30th through August 9th. This year's ev...
Jul 29, 2025
Owensville Woman Arrested Following Traffic Stop
An Owensville woman was arrested yesterday following a traffic stop in Gibson County. According to reports, Gibson County Sheriff's Deputy, Michael Bates, conducted a traffic stop on a Black 2010 Chev...
Jul 29, 2025
Johnsonville Community Days Coming Up Saturday
The 2025 Johnsonville Community Days will be held August 1st through 3rd. On Friday, August 1st, there will be a Truck & Tractor Pull and Bingo. Saturday, August 2nd, will feature a 5K Run/Walk, t...
Jul 29, 2025
Wayne County Retired Teachers Association Will Meet on Tuesday
The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will meet on Tuesday, August 5, at the Cisne Community Center. Lunch will be served at 11:30, followed by the program and business meeting. An IRTA repres...
Jul 29, 2025
BBB Issues Warning About AI Scams
The Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning about an "old scam with a new twist." Taking someone's voice and changing it into an artificially intelligent-generated robocall. BBB Investigator, Don ...
Jul 29, 2025
Mt. Vernon Mass Shooting Investigation Continues
Authorities are identifying two people killed in a mass shooting in Mount Vernon. Police say gunfire erupted early yesterday in the 600 block of South 15th Street. Zomarrius Williams, Demonta Woodward...
Jul 28, 2025
Wayne City Unit 100 School District Registration Continues
The Wayne City Unit 100 School District's online registration for all students entering kindergarten through 12th grade for the 2025-2026 school year is currently underway and is now available for ret...
Jul 28, 2025