Local News

CWC Unit 5 Board holds August meeting

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 Board of Education met for their regular August meeting on Monday night. In the Superintendent's report, Brad Lee noted that since the State still does not have a funding mechanism in place to distribute money to public schools, the... Read More.

Leagues forming at the Albion Bowling Center

Monday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

Do you like to bowl? Bowling leagues are starting soon at the Albion Bowling Center! New bowlers are welcome in all leagues. Doesn't matter if you're good or not. Just come and have a good time.Leagues meet weekly and last for 34 weeks. Here... Read More.

Wayne County accident sends teen to hospital Sunday

Monday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Troopers investigated a traffic crash in Wayne County Sunday afternoon that sent a teen to the hospital.According to the crash report, at 1:38 pm a 17 year old juvenile failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection... Read More.

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Carmi Police make arrest; take damage report over weekend

Monday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 41 year old Sandra Astorga-Vera of Carmi Friday afternoon on charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault, and criminal damage to property.Astorga-Vera was taken into custody at 2:25 pm at an apartment on Stevens Street. She is being held without bond... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Arrest Report 8/18-8/20

Monday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.On 08/18/2017, the Wabash County Sheriff's Office served a warrant on Mark J. Newlin, age 26, of Allendale. Newlin was wanted on one... Read More.

White County Crop Tour scheduled for Aug 30

Monday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

The 21st annual White County Crop Tour will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017.Individuals are invited for breakfast refreshments the morning of the program starting at 7:00 a.m. in the basement meeting room of the Farm Bureau Building in Carmi. Teams will depart... Read More.

Carmi Country Club sending team to the 2017 Tony Stevens Cup

Monday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Country Club is going to send a 6 man team to the 2017 Tony Stevens Cup, which will be held Saturday September 16th, is at Franklin County Country Club and Sunday September 17th at Green Hills Country Club.To qualify, you must complete a... Read More.

Sheriff’s Dept: More vandalism in Centerville, warrant arrest made

Monday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday afternoon, Harold Wheeler Jr reported to the White County Sheriff’s Department that more damage had occurred to his property in Centerville. Five windows were found knocked out, a cellar door had been kicked in, and an outer door had been left open. Wheeler... Read More.

Watch NASA’s live feed of the total solar eclipse

Monday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

https://www.wfiwradio.com/eclipse/A live link to NASA's solar eclipse coverage from our sister station WFIW

MCPD arrest reports 8/17-8/18

Friday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.08/17/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 33 year old Derek L. Batterton of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped at 3rd and Market Street.... Read More.