Local News

Lucio Arrested For Theft

Wednesday, November 24 by WROY-WRUL News

On Sunday, November 21st, an Officer with the Carmi Police Department was dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. Tia M Lucio of 719 W Lincoln Street in Harrisburg, had several items in a back pack and had exited the store without paying... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Wabash Christian Therapy’s Speech and Language Pathologist Jenny Howard

Wednesday, November 24 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Speech and Language Pathologist Jenny Howard and Wabash Christian Therapy Program Director Janelle Waters to catch up on WCT's new Speak Out program. Tune in for the latest. Read More.

Carmi City Council Holds Meeting to Discuss the Town’s Festivities

Tuesday, November 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council held their second monthly meeting on November 23rd, 2021.The approval for the award bid for the replacement of the cemetery on West Sycamore Street pressure reducing station to Kieffer Brother Construction Co, Inc. in the amount of $151,438 was granted.... Read More.

Illinois State Police Investigating Death in Grayville

Monday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

On Nov. 21, 2021 the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) - Zone 8 was requested to conduct a death investigation in Grayville, IL. On Nov. 21, 2021, at approximately 2:04 a.m., information was obtained by the ISP DCI -Zone 8 agents... Read More.

Two Vehicle Crash Results In Injuries

Friday, November 19 by WROY-WRUL News

A two-vehicle traffic crash with injuries happened Wednesday evening at around 7:30 according to Illinois State Police District 19.Nicholas Smith, 40, of Fairfield was driving his 2014 Dodge Ram eastbound on County Road 1220 North in Wayne County and 60 year old Mark Beehn... Read More.

Jordan Arrested Again On Theft Charges

Friday, November 19 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a report Wednesday afternoon of a theft from the property of 73 year old Judy Pennington of 1667 County Road 1000 East in Carmi. She said she had surveillance footage of Donald Jordan, 74, of 606 Crebs Avenue... Read More.

License Plates Stolen

Friday, November 19 by WROY-WRUL News

On Wednesday afternoon, 70 year old Richard Clodfelter of Norris City reported to the Sheriff’s Department, the theft of two Illinois truck license plates.A report was filed for theft under $500.

Local Man Injured In A Single Vehicle Crash

Friday, November 19 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff’s Office investigated a one-vehicle traffic crash that occurred Thursday at 7:50 AM on South Cross Street in Phillips Township.29 year old Nathaniel Terrell of Carmi was driving his 2021 Chevrolet Colorado LT Northbound on Illinois Route One and ran off... Read More.

Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest For Drugs

Friday, November 19 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff’s Department initiated a traffic stop that resulted in multiple drug charges.On Thursday, November 18th at 7:55 PM, an Officer was east bound on Stewart Street and Hillsdale when he spotted a gray Pontiac G6 in front of him. The vehicle... Read More.

The Newest Place to Shop Local for the Holidays

Friday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

Owners of One Eleven Kerney LLC, Angie and John Healy, held their opening day on November 19th, 2021. Back in August, the Healy’s had a conversation about their future and took a leap of faith to step away from their current jobs and chase... Read More.