Local News

Gallatin County man shot Tuesday afternoon

Wednesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County States Attorney Douglas Dyhrkopp released the following statement Tuesday night about the shooting that happened Tuesday afternoon south of Omaha:Today, January 23, 2018 at approximately 3:30 p.m. the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Department received a dispatch from Saline County 911 of a man... Read More.

Carmi woman arrested Wednesday following traffic stop

Wednesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 27 year old Misty McFarland of Carmi following a traffic stop early Wednesday morning. McFarland was pulled over in the 200 block of Griffith Drive just before 2 am and taken into custody for driving on a revoked license and... Read More.

White County Sheriff makes Wednesday morning arrest

Wednesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff Doug Maier observed 29 year old Adam Brown of Carmi on Cherry Street Wednesday morning, and, knowing Brown had an active White County warrant for theft, took him into custody.Brown was transported to the White County Jail, and is being... Read More.

More information released and new charges against Carmi woman after 3 county chase

Wednesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

More information has been released about a high speed chase that began in Franklin County early Monday morning that ended with the arrest of a Carmi woman at her home by Carmi Police.Around 1 am Monday, a Zeigler Police officer noticed a suspicious... Read More.

CTE Scholarships Awarded to WVC Students

Wednesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

WVC Faculty Career & Technical Awards are presented to high school seniors residing within the College District #529 region who demonstrate a potential to excel in their area of study. This award helps provide assistance with tuition costs for fall and spring semesters at... Read More.

Saline Co. Sheriff’s Department arrest report

Wednesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:On January 22nd: Byron A. Mitchell, 29, of Carrier Mills on a warrant for Theft between $500 and $1000. He remains in the Saline County Detention Center.On January 22nd: Amber R. Mitchell, 27, of Carrier... Read More.

Cairo man pleads guilty in fatal attempted bank robbery

Wednesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Otha Don Watkins, III, 35, of Cairo, Illinois, pled guilty today in United States District Court in Benton to assisting James Nathanial Watts in the May 15, 2014, attempted armed robbery of the First National Bank in Cairo, announced Donald S. Boyce, United States... Read More.

Transfer Scholarships Awarded to WVC Students

Wednesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce that Transfer Scholarships have been awarded to several students residing within the College District #529 region who demonstrate a potential to excel in their area of study. This award helps provide assistance with tuition costs for fall... Read More.

Carmi Police make arrest following traffic stop Monday

Tuesday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 45 year old Billy Newman of Carmi Monday evening following a traffic stop. Just after 5 pm, Newman was stopped at the intersection of 4th and Stewart Streets and taken into custody on a charge of driving on a suspended license. ... Read More.

Friendly Feud Comes to Harrisburg on Feb. 3

Tuesday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Even though temperatures are on the cool side, it’s going to be a hot night on Feb. 3 at Morello’s in Harrisburg as Southeastern Illinois College and Harrisburg Medical Center team up to bring in Friendly Feud. A spinoff of the long popular TV show,... Read More.