Category Archives: Local News

The Illinois legislature has taken a significant step towards reforming the foster care system with the unanimous passage of the Kindship in Demand Act, or KIND Act, which is now headed to Governor JB...

Mt. Vernon City Firefighters reported no injuries following two separate fires over the weekend that caused extensive damage to two homes.   The first incident occurred early Sunday morning at th...

Residents in Southern Illinois continue to dig out fromfromfrom the winter storm that hit our region late Saturday night. Here at the WFIW studios, approximately 9 inches of snow fell along with a mix...

The National Weather Service in Paducah says sub freezing cold temperatures are forecast for most of the region today, and will fall into the single digits and teens tonight. Sub freezing cold tempera...

SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR TUESDAY: Fairfield Community High School Norris City Annex Edwards County Schools Jasper, Geff, New Hope, Northside, Center St,all Wayne City Schools, and all North Wayne Schools F...

Fairfield Police responded to the 800 block of West Water St just after 4:30 Saturday morning to investigate a report of domestic violence. A neighbor called Fairfield Police and advised she observed ...

A meeting of the Edwards County Commissioners scheduled for today was postponed and now will be held on Friday, January 10th beginning at 9am at the Edwards County Courthouse. Items on the agenda incl...

A recall has been issued for bags of Marketside ready-to-eat broccoli florets sold at Walmart due to potential Listeria contamination affecting about 20 states. Listeria poses a significant health ris...

A new business opening at Westport Plaza in Fairfield is postponing their grand opening due to the weather. Bling Things & More LTD, owned and operated by Stacey West grand opening will now be hel...

Southern Illinois is currently facing hazardous winter weather conditions due to a winter storm that began early Sunday morning, resulting in significant snowfall and ice accumulation. WFIW studios re...