Category Archives: Local News

Reports out of Franklin County say a three year old toddler has been found dead after a lengthy search on Saturday. According to media reports and information from the West Frankfort Police department...

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday that it is opening some lanes on area highways and interstates that have been closed for construction for the 4th of July holiday weekend to ...

The month of July and the 4th of July weekend could start off with a "bang" from Mother Nature, as the southeastern Illinois region has the chance for some severe weather developing at some point this...

The Wayne County Courthouse will be conducting maintenance on the air conditioner unit on Wednesday, July 5 and Thursday, July 6, which will cause the courthouse to close at noon both days. The office...

Thursday in Jefferson County Court, 24-year-old Treyaveon D. Massie of Evansville, IN was sentenced to a combined 80 years in prison. This was a result of a Sheriff's Office investigation into the fac...

A Heat Advisory for the entire area remains in affect until 8 PM in the WFIW Listening Area. Weather Service officials say heat index values can be anywhere from 105 to 115 degrees. Weather Service of...

Thursday was dominated by severe weather watches and warnings throughout the area. The first watches in our area began at 3 AM and the last watch ended around 9 PM last night. There were also warnings...

An area business was recognized by local and state officials on Thursday for celebrating 50 years of being in business. Dimaggio's Pizza has been serving pizzas in the Fairfield area since 1973. Mayor...

This morning is showing that it is already a wacky weather morning as there are several weather things in place currently. A Heat Advisory is in place for Marion, Jefferson, Franklin, Wayne, Edwards, ...

With the Air Quality Alert, officials with the Illinois EPA are providing tips to reduce the impact of the fine particles in the air. Avoid burning wood in fireplaces or wood-fired boilers Reduce acti...