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Fifth District Appellate Court Overturns Pre-Trial Release in Hays Favor Monday

Monday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

For the second time in a month, the Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court has overturned a White County court determination. The latest will free Darren Hays who is accused of six counts of custodial sexual misconduct and another count of official misconduct. Hays to... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Makes Two FTA Arrests; Another on Traffic Violation

Friday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

A 62-year-old man listed as homeless is currently housed in the White County Jail following his arrest Thursday afternoon by White County Sheriff’s authorities. Lewis Richardson is being held on local charges according to the report as well as a Failure to Appear charge... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Edwards County Fair 2026

Friday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

The 161st Edwards County Fair is coming up July 25th - August 1st in Albion. Michelle Piller and Shad McKenzie join us for a preview of a week's worth of fun at the Edwards County Fair. From Full Throttle Monster Trucks to the Demolition... Read More.

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Carmi Man Arrested Thursday Night on Criminal Damage to Property Charge

Friday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

A 51-year-old Carmi man is out with a notice to appear following his arrest Thursday evening. Carmi Police say they were dispatched via a 911 call to a report of someone who had broken a vehicle window out on April Avenue. The victim was... Read More.

Sentencing Hearing Ends in Probation for Carmi Man

Thursday, July 9 by Nicole Behnke

After being found guilty in April 2026, Christopher Rogers awaited his sentencing hearing on Thursday. Rogers was arrested in November 2024 on aggravated DUI (3 or more) and six other charges. The case went to a jury trial, where he was found guilty of aggravated... Read More.

Head of Marion VA’s Center for Development and Civic Engagement Explains Veteran Support at Kiwanis

Thursday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

It’s well documented. It’s been written about, included in songs, art, and yet struggles remain for veterans returning and well after they’ve returned home. The Marion VA’s Center for Development and Civic Engagement Chief Chandra Murdock is working hard to get veterans at every... Read More.

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Springerton Man Arrested Tuesday Night

Wednesday, July 8 by Nicole Behnke

Around 7:40 pm on Tuesday, two White County Sheriff's Deputies were responding to a caller who stated there was a white minivan pulled over and that a man was outside of the vehicle asking for help, saying a woman was in the car hitting... Read More.

Wednesday White County Court News

Wednesday, July 8 by Nicole Behnke

Wednesday, White County Court saw three people enter into plea deals. A 19-year-old Enfield man has been facing three charges since March 2025. On Wednesday, Timothy Prater agreed to a plea deal and pled guilty to only one count of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of... Read More.

Don’t Do It…Carmi Residents Turn Out to Tell City of Carmi Not to Sell Wastewater Treatment Plant

Wednesday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

$10 million dollars and $21.1 million in invested improvements. That’s what Illinois American Water sees as the value of the Carmi wastewater treatment plant. To many in the city, it’s a priceless asset and they voiced their opposition, sometimes loudly and occasionally confrontationally Tuesday... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Mayor Bill Stendeback – July 8, 2026

Wednesday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Following the City Council meeting Tuesday night (7/7/26), we sit down with Mayor Bill Stendeback and the only topic is the opening of the bid from Illinois American Water to potentially purchase the city's wastewater treatment plant. While the whole thing looks incredibly doubtful,... Read More.

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Fifth District Appellate Court Overturns Pre-Trial Release in Hays Favor Monday

White County Sheriff’s Department Makes Two FTA Arrests; Another on Traffic Violation

Open Line ON DEMAND – Edwards County Fair 2026

Carmi Man Arrested Thursday Night on Criminal Damage to Property Charge

Sentencing Hearing Ends in Probation for Carmi Man

Head of Marion VA’s Center for Development and Civic Engagement Explains Veteran Support at Kiwanis

Springerton Man Arrested Tuesday Night

Wednesday White County Court News

Don’t Do It…Carmi Residents Turn Out to Tell City of Carmi Not to Sell Wastewater Treatment Plant

Open Line ON DEMAND – Mayor Bill Stendeback – July 8, 2026

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