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Two Traffic Stops by Carmi Police Monday

Tuesday, August 11 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop on a black Chevy Malibu on Monday. The vehicle’s registration did not match the Chevy; instead, it was for a silver Toyota. 28-year-old Lukas Gunther was arrested for unlawful display of registration and cited for no insurance and expired registration. Gunther... Read More.

Crossville Leaders Hold Monday Meeting for Public Hearing Prior to Grant Request

Tuesday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Crossville held a rare Monday meeting to kick off August. The meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, but this one was moved to accommodate Jeff Vaughan of the Greater Wabash Planning Commission. The grant administrator was there... Read More.

Electric Rate Lock-In Through 2030 Highlighted at Norris City Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of Ella Tinsley for WROY/WRUL News... Maintenance at local ball fields and parks was a central topic. Board member Wayne McKenzie said the grounds are in notably unkempt condition, describing the complex as having “dead grass all over everything,” and urged the village... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – August 11, 2026

Tuesday, August 11 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Junior High Baseball team traveled to Salem yesterday for their first game of the season, and the Bullpups fell by a final score of 11-10 in 8 innings. Jack Taylor went 3-for-5 with 3 runs scored. Beckam Moore went 2-for-5... Read More.

Bullpups Drop Season Opener in Extra Innings

Monday, August 10 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Junior High Baseball team traveled to Salem on Monday for their first game of the season, and the Bullpups fell by a final score of 11-10 in 8 innings. Carmi got off to a fast start, jumping out to a 4-0 lead... Read More.

Crossville Man Sentenced to Prison

Monday, August 10 by Nicole Behnke

24-year-old McGwire Aschenbrenner will be spending the next few years behind bars after his arrest in April of 2026. Aschenbrenner agreed to a plea deal on June 8th that saw him plead guilty to Felon in Possession of a Weapon, a Class 3 Felony, with... Read More.

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Evansville Man Arrested and Charged with Selling Over 300 Grams of Meth to Undercover Informant in Posey County

Monday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

An Evansville man has been arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses following an undercover investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in Posey County. Posey County Prosecutor Thomas Clowers has filed the following formal charges against Jason Eros Johnston (age 51): • Dealing in Methamphetamine, a... Read More.

Looking Ahead: Five Meetings Highlight WROY/WRUL News Coverage for Week of August 10th

Friday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

A total of five meetings on our radar we’ll be watching this week. Monday night, the Grayville City Council will meet as will officials with the Village of Crossville. Norris City leaders are also set to gather. Crossville will hold a public hearing prior... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Pair of Arrests Thursday

Friday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville man in court Thursday afternoon was arrested by Carmi Police due to a warrant on another case. 47-year-old Danny Stephens was in White County court for a hearing on an unrelated matter when officers were alerted to Stephens’ presence. Authorities responded... Read More.

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Deceased Identified in Gallatin County Fatal Crash from Monday Morning

Friday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police have identified the two people killed in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi Monday morning in rural Gallatin County. Authorities said 62-year-old Ronald G. Yates of Ridgway and 76-year-old Linda Kay Isom of Equality, died in the collision. Both... Read More.

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Two Traffic Stops by Carmi Police Monday

Crossville Leaders Hold Monday Meeting for Public Hearing Prior to Grant Request

Electric Rate Lock-In Through 2030 Highlighted at Norris City Board Meeting

Local Sports Recap – August 11, 2026

Bullpups Drop Season Opener in Extra Innings

Crossville Man Sentenced to Prison

Evansville Man Arrested and Charged with Selling Over 300 Grams of Meth to Undercover Informant in Posey County

Looking Ahead: Five Meetings Highlight WROY/WRUL News Coverage for Week of August 10th

Carmi Police Make Pair of Arrests Thursday

Deceased Identified in Gallatin County Fatal Crash from Monday Morning

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