Category Archives: Local News
DANGEROUS SEVERE WEATHER AND POTENTIAL FLOODING ALERT FOR THE REGION
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...
Apr 02, 2025
ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES IFB RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT
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...
Apr 02, 2025
IECC BOARD TO INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR KEY LEADERSHIP ROLES AT FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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...
Apr 02, 2025
CARMI'S ROV SKIMMER RACES TOWARDS 'COOLEST THING IN ILLINOIS' TITLE
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 ...
Apr 02, 2025
FLOOD WATCH, WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY (WEDNESDAY) FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR SKILLET FORK RIVER AT WAYNE CITY
The National Weather Service in Paducah says a FLOOD WATCH remains in effect this (Wednesday) afternoon through Sunday morning for all of Southern Illinois, Southwest Indiana, Western Kentucky ...
Apr 02, 2025
EX-POLICE CHIEF ADMITS TO SELLING CONFISCATED ASSETS FOR PERSONAL GAIN
46-year-old Anson Fenton, the former Police Chief of Wayne City, pleaded guilty in federal court at East St Louis Monday to charges stemming from his illegal sale of confiscated property intended for ...
Apr 02, 2025
CONSOLIDATED ELECTION SAW LIGHT VOTER TURNOUT
The 2025 Consolidated Election is over and both Wayne and Edwards County saw light voter turnout with a few contested races. In Wayne County, Clerk Liz Ann Woodrow says there was 23 percent voter turn...
Apr 02, 2025
RAY TATE APPEARS IN CLINTON COUNTY COURT LAST WEEK
Ray Tate, convicted for the murder of Wayne County Deputy Sean Riley, appeared via Zoom in Clinton County Circuit Court in Carlyle last Wednesday to continue his attempt to retract his guilty plea. Ta...
Apr 01, 2025
AREA FIRE & EMS AGENCIES AWARDED CRITICAL EQUIPMENT FUNDING
Several area fire departments and EMS providers will be receiving much-needed equipment upgrades thanks to the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $4 million was di...
Apr 01, 2025
CELL PHONE COULD BE KEY EVIDENCE IN JUDGE VALENTINE PENDING MURDER TRIAL
A special prosecutor in the murder case of Judge Michael Valentine is seeking access to defendant Megan Valentine's cell phone. Prosecutor David J. Robinson filed a motion to compel Megan Valentine to...
Apr 01, 2025