Local News

Gallatin County Shooting and Death Investigation Continuing

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 Troopers are remaining mum on a current open and on going investigation out of Gallatin County. Troopers were called in by the Shawneetown Police Chief on Tuesday night to assist in the death investigation of... Read More.

Farm Bureau and Local Attorney Urge Diligence Surrounding Purported Wind Farm in Hamilton, White Counties

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Tenaska Renewables out of Nebraska is purportedly looking to establish a commercial wind project in the Hamilton/White County area. That has some on edge and questioning why especially after seeing prospective leases. White and Wayne County Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson is urging any... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 17, 2023

Friday, February 17 by Cole Carter

The Bulldogs take on Fairfield tonight for Senior Night before they begin regionals tomorrow.Cole Carter has more...https://soundcloud.com/cole-carter-302066128/wroywrul-local-sports-recap-feb-17?si=8e10e53556f246e9ae757479a7d8b264&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Stover Arrested For Disorderly Conduct And Criminal Damage To Property

Thursday, February 16 by WROY-WRUL News

A call to the Carmi Police Department in regards to a Domestic Disturbance resulted in the arrest of a Carmi man on Wednesday afternoon. At around 2:30 officers responded to E Cherry Street and arrested 48 year old Donald E Stover for Disorderly Conduct... Read More.

Student From Two White County Schools Take Part In Academic Challenge For Science And Engineering

Thursday, February 16 by WROY-WRUL News

Nearly 130 high school students from the region met on the campus of Southeastern Illinois College Thursday, Feb. 9, to take a series of regional exams as part of the Academic Challenge for Science and Engineering, sponsored by Eastern Illinois University (EIU). Eight high schools... Read More.

Couple Identified in Apparent Murder Suicide out of Crossville

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Coroner has identified the couple who died Saturday in Crossville. Chris Marsh tells WROY/WRUL News Mary Lou Lahman and her husband Lewis died of gunshot wounds in an apparent murder suicide. An autopsy was performed on Wednesday in Champaign. Mrs. Lahman... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 16, 2023

Thursday, February 16 by Cole Carter

The Bulldogs will take on Fairfield tomorrow night for Senior Night.Cole Carter has more...https://soundcloud.com/cole-carter-302066128/wroywrul-local-sports-recap-feb-16?si=9c3cac19c46f47e6a07ee820bdbfa5f1&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Sheryl Woodham with The Guardian Center in Carmi

Wednesday, February 15 by WROY-WRUL News

In this edition of OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Heather talks with Sheryl Woodham of The Guardian Center in Carmi about the upcoming fundraising banquet. Tune in to hear more!https://soundcloud.com/jc-tinsley/open-line-on-demand-sheryl-woodham-with-the-guardian-center?si=45dac401db8446ccb8eb950dc8d017ec&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

White County Board Covers Copious Amount of Ground at February Meeting

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

An hour and 45 minutes. It’s lengthy for a board meeting, but when you only meet as a board once a month, it’s also important to give yourself time to discuss important matters avoiding a breeze through of decisions with at times, weighty impact. ... Read More.