Local News

CWC School Board Met in Record Time

Tuesday, July 16 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board met for its regular monthly session Monday night Scott Mareing was there and has this report…After last month’s controversial lengthy session, the board met for just seven minutes with a very light agenda.The Consent Agenda was... Read More.

White County Fair just over Two Weeks Away

Tuesday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

The 145th annual White County Fair is just over two weeks away. Officials are preparing for two demolition derbies this year; one to open the fair on Saturday, August 3rd and another to close out festivities on August 10th. In between, the White County... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Two in Separate Incidents Monday

Tuesday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars Tuesday morning awaiting an appearance before a judge following his arrest by Carmi authorities Monday evening. It was just before 5:30 Monday when Carmi Police took 48-year-old Michael Spoonemore... Read More.

Pistol Shoot Raises Funds for Young Leader Scholarship

Monday, July 15 by Nicole Behnke

The Young Leader Committee of the White County Farm Bureau held its 14th Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot at the Carmi Rifle Club on Saturday, July 13. Nineteen shooters participated in this year’s event, which raised funds to support the Young Leader Collegiate Scholarship.This... Read More.

Autopsies Scheduled for Today Following Fatal Crash Friday

Monday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

White County Coroner Chris Marsh says autopsies are scheduled for today in Springfield following a fatal accident just outside Carmi Friday. Illinois State Police say a 2000 Maroon Ford Mustang was southbound on Route 1 approaching 1350 North while a 2023 white Kia Forte... Read More.

New Storm Siren Testing Day/Time for Norris City

Monday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

Village of Norris City Mayor Skip Land is alerting residents storm siren testing will now be done on the first Tuesday of each month at both 10am and 6:30pm. He says if there is inclement weather during those times, the sirens won’t be tested. ... Read More.

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Baileys Arrested Following High-Risk Traffic Stop Early Sunday Morning

Monday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

A Carlyle Illinois man is free on a Notice to Appear while a Carmi man is behind bars after what Carmi Police call a high-risk traffic stop resulted in their arrests early Sunday morning. It was about 2:20am when officers say they pulled over... Read More.

Quick Township Meeting for June

Friday, July 12 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi Township had a relatively quick meeting with only two items on the agenda. Amy Wilson took the lead in Supervisor Pam Deig's absence, bringing the board members a significant update on Allied GA Catastrophic Insurance:... Read More.

Two Dead Following Afternoon Crash in Carmi Friday

Friday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Two individuals are dead following a head on collision in Carmi Friday afternoon. Another individual has been taken to Deaconess with what are described as serious injuries. Authorities say it happened just before 1pm near County Road 1350 North. Witnesses and authorities suggest it... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Ferrell Hospital update with CEO Tony Keene

Friday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

On May 8th, Ferrell Hospital's main campus in Eldorado was hit with a major flooding incident. The healthcare facility's CEO, Mr. Tony Keene drops by Open Line to provide an update on progress, services still available, how the staff and community are coming together... Read More.