Local News

Multiple Projects Planned for I-69 Corridor in Evansville This Spring

Wednesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions for I-69 in Evansville the Lynch Road interchange. Beginning on or around Friday March 31, contractors will begin work on multiple I-69 bridges from the Olmstead Road Crossing to Covert Avenue. Crews will restrict one lane of... Read More.

MCPD arrests unregistered sex offender Tuesday

Wednesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following subject was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.02/28/2017- An investigation into an unregistered sex offender living in the 400 block of W. 4th Street lead to the arrest of... Read More.

High School Archery Tournament Slated for Southeastern Illinois College

Wednesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College’s national championship archery team will host its third high school 3D archery tournament on Friday, April 7, 2017 from 1-4 p.m., according to SIC head archery coach Archie Blair, with registration beginning at noon.Blair anticipates that 50 or more high... Read More.

Governor Highlights and Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Illinois’ Ethical Standards

Wednesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today discussed the changes his administration has made to create a more ethical and responsive government with the state ethics officers at the Executive Ethics Commission's Ethics Officer Conference at the University of Illinois-Springfield."Reforming the reputation and effectiveness of Illinois government... Read More.

First Illinois Scholastic 3D Archery event of the year has big turnout

Wednesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The first Illinois Scholastic 3D Archery (S3DA) Regional tournament of 2017 was held March 19th at Southern Illinois S3DA. Southern Illinois S3DA is located at 404 CR 1125E, New Haven, IL.There were 7 S3DA clubs represented. Havana Outdoors, Southern Illinois S3DA, Wabash Bowhunters,... Read More.

SIC to Host Leap Day Tornado Memorial Ribbon Cutting Thursday

Wednesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Five years ago, lives in Saline and Gallatin Counties were rocked as a result of the devastating Leap Day Tornado. Since then, the communities have rallied together to rebuild and restore without forgetting the damage done or the lives lost. To commemorate this tragic... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Commerce Announces Grant Recipients

Wednesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure. Forty communities across the state will receive federal funds totaling $15.3 million. These grants will help Illinois’ low-income communities undertake much... Read More.

Illinois State Police launch “Operation Sauter 2017”

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) announced today that ISP districts throughout the state will enforce road safety with a special enforcement memorial operation dedicated to fallen Trooper James Sauter, who was killed in the line of duty on March 28, 2013, when his ISP squad... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES THE USE OF ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECKS

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the ISP will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in Hamilton County during April. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE ENFORCEMENT PATROL

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the ISP will conduct an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in Wabash and Edwards Counties during April. ACE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action... Read More.