Category Archives: Local News

Here's the current river stages according to the US Geological Survey. Little Wabash east of Fairfield stands at 20.49 feet (flood stage is at 17 ft.) . The Skillet Fork at Wayne City has a reading of...

The National Weather Service in Paducah says a FLOOD WATCH remains in effect through Sunday morning for all of Southern Illinois, Southeast Missouri, Western Kentucky and Southwest Indiana. Flash floo...

Storms on Wednesday caused widespread damage across our region, resulting in countless structures damaged south of the Wayne county area.. Throughout the afternoon and evening, watches and warnings we...

(Photo credit: Jefferson County Sheriff's Department FB page)   45-year-old James B. Robinson of Bluford, was arrested on Tuesday following a domestic disturbance report at his home on Legion Ln....

lllinois State Police said heavy winds created blackout conditions across a section of Route 45 north of Muddy in Saline County just before 3:30 Wednesday afternoon. State Police say the traffic crash...

Governor JB Pritzker is slamming President Trump after he announced his global tariffs. The governor call tariffs a tax on working families who are grappling with the high costs of food, housing, and ...

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a serious warning for our area. A major outbreak of severe storms is expected this afternoon and evening, potentially continuing overnight. Residents...

Edwards County has a recipient of an Illinois Farm Bureau Rural Development Grant aimed at elevating rural communities. The Albion Fire Department was awarded $2,400 for equipment upgrades, which will...

The Illinois Eastern Community College District (IECC) Board has scheduled a special meeting for this Thursday evening to interview candidates for two crucial leadership positions at Frontier Communit...

The competition is heating up as the "Makers Madness" contest enters its final round, and Carmi's very own Elastec, creators of the ROV Skimmer (Remote Operated Oil Skimmer), are still in the running ...