Category Archives: Local News

Pinckneyville Police are investigating the drowning death of a 35-year-old Bluford man, whose body was recovered from Pinckneyville City Lake on Saturday. Authorities say a dive team located Jedidiah ...

Lawrence County authorities are investigating a reported shooting that occurred Monday afternoon on Ash Street in Bridgeport. Details about the incident remain limited as the investigation is ongoing....

The high-profile first-degree murder trial of Megan Valentine has hit a roadblock, as prosecutors remain unable to compel Valentine to unlock her cell phone despite a court order. In a hearing last Th...

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is now hiring 161 seasonal positions to assist with snow and ice removal in Alexander, Franklin, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Sa...

The Wabash County Sheriff's Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating 26-year-old Clayton Jay Eubanks, who is wanted on a warrant for Criminal Sexual Assault, a Class 1 Felony in...

More than 25 cyclists rode through Fairfield on Friday morning as part of a four-day, 500-mile journey to honor fallen soldiers through the Gold Star Mission. The group, traveling from Springfield to ...

Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics will once again offer their popular "Reduced Rate Lab Fair" from October 15th through October 31st. Vouchers for discounted lab tests can be picked up at Clay ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding hunters that archery deer season opens tomorrow (October 1st) statewide and runs through January 18, 2026, with specific season breaks ...

A rural Norris City man was injured Friday night after being trampled by a bull. The incident happened around 9 p.m. when Donis Watts was tending to the animal. Authorities said the bull knocked Watts...

Hillshire Brands has announced a nationwide recall of 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage on a stick after reports of wood contamination. At least five people have been injured as a result of c...