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Local Sports Recap – January 12, 2026

Monday, January 12 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team fell to Eldorado on Friday night by a final score of 51-28. The Bulldogs fall to 1-11 on the season and 1-2 in the Black Diamond Conference. Carmi will travel to Edwards County tomorrow night, that... Read More.

Carmi CDJR Working to Bring New Technology; Bigger Selection to Region

Sunday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

The new owner at what was Jansen in Carmi is excited to bring a revamped, more efficient experience to customers. He’s not ready, however, to tell people everything. Work continues as staff and fresh leadership prepares the dealership for its relaunch as Carmi CDJR. ... Read More.

Posey County Sheriff Corrects Record on Fatal Crash from November

Friday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham is acknowledging his department’s premature and inaccurate information released following a November 2025 crash that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old. It was just before 3:30am November 21st when dispatch notified law enforcement of an accident with injuries... Read More.

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White County Sheriff Deputies Arrest Two on Warrants

Friday, January 9 by Nicole Behnke

Two men were arrested on Thursday for active White County warrants. At 10:12 am, a White County Sheriff's Deputy was dispatched to the Probation Office regarding a Harrisburg native with an active warrant. Matthew Barnes was placed under arrest in the lobby of the Probation Office... Read More.

Illinois Daycares in Limbo After Funding Freezes

Friday, January 9 by Nicole Behnke

Illinois has over 10,000 registered daycares, whether in-home or center-based, caring for thousands of children. On Tuesday, President Trump announced a freeze on federal child care and family assistance funds, but only for five states: Illinois, Minnesota, California, Colorado, and New York. The departments affected... Read More.

Sheriffs Department Makes Arrests Wednesday

Friday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

24-year-old Katrina Weiland of Enfield is free following her arrest and subsequent court appearance. White County Sheriffs authorities arrested Weiland just after 9:30am Wednesday at her rural Enfield home on a charge of Domestic Battery. According to the report, Weiland threw a candle... Read More.

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3rd Quarter Run Hands Lady Dogs Their First Conference Loss

Friday, January 9 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team took their first conference loss of the season Tuesday night, falling to Edwards County 45-38 on the road. Things actually started off pretty well for the Lady Bulldogs, they led 10-5 after the first quarter and went into halftime... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 9, 2026

Friday, January 9 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team dropped their first conference game of the season last night, falling on the road to Edwards County by a final score of 45-38. Caroline Simmons led Carmi in scoring with 14 points. Addi Elliott scored 11. Jaya Smith... Read More.

From White County to the White House and Back Again; Thompson Details Decorating Trip

Thursday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

One of 145 out of 12,000 applicants, Ashley Thompson has returned to the area after her trip to D.C. as a select group chosen to decorate the White House. She was at Kiwanis Thursday to detail the experience. If you ask her if she... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – First Thursdays with Mayor Bill Stendeback – January 2026

Thursday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

First Thursdays with Mayor Bill Stendeback to kick off 2026...we're talking today about a host of topics including recent ordinances (yes, we're gonna talk about that one too), water meter replacements, credit card fees, and a deeper explanation on the whys behind some moves... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – January 12, 2026

Carmi CDJR Working to Bring New Technology; Bigger Selection to Region

Posey County Sheriff Corrects Record on Fatal Crash from November

White County Sheriff Deputies Arrest Two on Warrants

Illinois Daycares in Limbo After Funding Freezes

Sheriffs Department Makes Arrests Wednesday

3rd Quarter Run Hands Lady Dogs Their First Conference Loss

Local Sports Recap – January 9, 2026

From White County to the White House and Back Again; Thompson Details Decorating Trip

Open Line ON DEMAND – First Thursdays with Mayor Bill Stendeback – January 2026

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