Category Archives: Local News
State's Assault Weapon Ban Struck Down
SPRINGFIELD - A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois' assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution and issued a...
Nov 09, 2024
TWO PLEAD GUILTY IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY
Two Fairfield residents made their appearance in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday. 37-year-old Matthew Rusler pled guilty to a charge of Disorderly Conduct and will spend 7 days in the Wayne County...
Nov 08, 2024
MT CARMEL POLICE OFFICER THAT SHOT TEEN HAS BEEN CLEARED OF ALL CHARGES
Mt. Carmel City Police Sgt. Gilbert Santos has been cleared of any charges in connection with the October 10th shooting death of 16-year-old Uriah Howder. Officer Santos was attempting to detain Howde...
Nov 08, 2024
WAYNE CITY VILLAGE BOARD MET MONDAY NIGHT
The Wayne City Village Board met on Monday evening for their regular monthly meeting where the main topic of discussion was the Wayne City Police Department. Mayor Rocky Hedden emphasized the urgent n...
Nov 08, 2024
EASTERN ILLINOIS FOODBANK TO CONDUCT FOOD GIVEAWAY MONDAY
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank will be in Clay County on Monday, November 11th, to distribute food to families facing food insecurity. Attendees are encouraged to bring boxes or bags for carrying their...
Nov 08, 2024
NOVEMBER SENIOR OF THE MONTH SELECTED AT WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Jenna Talbert, School Counselor at Wayne City High School has announced that Jacob Thomason has been selected as Senior of the Month at Wayne City High School. Jacob is the son of Brandon & Misty ...
Nov 08, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD HELD LAST NIGHT
The Wayne County Board held a special meeting last (Thursday) night at the Wayne County Courthouse. A new three year FOP contract was unanimously approved. After much discussion with office holders an...
Nov 08, 2024
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARREST WIFE OF JUDGE FOR MURDER
Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 agents arrested 44-year-old Megan S. Valentine of Albion, IL in connection with the fatal shooting death of her husband, Illinois Second...
Nov 07, 2024
CROSSVILLE RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR NUMEROUS CHARGES FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP
A Crossville resident, 33-year-old Ashley Bebout was arrested just before 3:30 Tuesday morning by Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies following a traffic stop on Mt. Vernon Rd. During the stop, it was dis...
Nov 07, 2024
FAIRFIELD WOMAN ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY, RESISTING ARREST
Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested a Fairfield woman Wednesday night. Deputies say 37-year-old Abby Koontz was taken into custody around 8 o'clock at a rural Fairfield residence on charges of ...
Nov 07, 2024