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Wet and Stormy Weather Forecast for the Weekend
(Undated) – We could be in store for a stormy weekend across the listening area. According to the latest “Hazardous Weather Outlook” from the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms will be possible through tomorrow. They […]
ISP Issues Phone Scam Warning
(Undated) – The Illinois State Police has issued a phone scam warning. According to the ISP, over the past few days, they have received several phone calls from individuals reporting a person claiming to be […]
Fairfield Man Taken Into Custody on Contempt of Court Charge
(Fairfield) – A Fairfield man was taken into custody Wednesday on a contempt of court charge. According to authorities, Wayne County Sheriff, Chris Otey, took forty-three-year-old Eric Vaughan into custody. The charge stems from a […]
Fairfield Man Arrested After Fleeing Police
(Fairfield) – Following a traffic stop earlier this week a Fairfield man was arrested. According to Wayne County Authorities, when officers attempted to stop twenty-six-year-old David Wilson he fled from police. However, Wayne County Sheriff’s […]
Wayne County 4-H Fish Fry is Set for Tomorrow
(Wayne County) — The Wayne County 4-H Foundation will have a drive-through fish fry tomorrow. According to 4-H members, the meal will include fish filets, fried potatoes, and hush puppies cooked by Jim McPeak. Cole […]
National Average Gas Price Falls Two Cents
(Undated) – The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has fallen two cents from a week ago. According to this morning’s numbers from GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $3.68 a gallon. Here […]
Buying a Home is Getting More Expensive
(Undated) — Buying a home is now more expensive than ever. Mark Mayfield fills us in.
FPD Reminds Drivers to Stay Safe in Construction Zones
(Fairfield) – The Fairfield Police Department is reminding the public to stay alert as roadwork continues. Authorities say roadwork continues in areas of East and West Main Street and drivers are reminded to slow down […]
Fairfield Utility Bills are Going Up in May
(Fairfield) – Fairfield residents will notice an increase in their utility bills beginning in May. During this week’s Fairfield City Council meeting the council approved an increase in the “faculty charge” for water meter and […]
Fairfield Woman Arrested on a White County Warrant
(Fairfield) – A Fairfield woman was arrested earlier this week on a White County warrant. According to Wayne County Sheriff’s Officials, fifty-four-year-old Traci Arrington was taken into custody Tuesday. The White County Warrant was on […]
Fairfield Man Sentenced Following Parole Violation
(Undated) – A Fairfield man was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a Tuesday court appearance. Fifty-six-year-old Roger Smith was sentenced to 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by 6 months […]
Support Carmi Artists and Makers
(Carmi) – Area residents will have a chance to support local artists and makers in Carmi. Carmi Library Director, Gayle Lane, says the upcoming exhibit will feature paintings by Sandra Ibbotson, handmade baskets by Barbara […]
BBB Issues Automatic Car Wash Warning
(Undated) — The Better Business Bureau is warning the public to be wary of automatic car washes. The BBB says it received hundreds of complaints from consumers in Illinois last year about automatic car washes. […]
USDA Testing Dairy Cows for Bird Flu
(Washington, DC) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says any dairy cows transported across state lines must be tested for bird flu. In March, an outbreak of the bird flu was found in herds of […]
Missing Fairfield Girl Found Safe
(Fairfield) – A Fairfield juvenile recently reported missing has been found safe. The Fairfield Police Department and Wayne County Sheriff’s Department had been seeking the public’s assistance in locating the missing juvenile female who reportedly […]