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Sullivan Arrested by McLeansboro Police Sunday Following Early Morning Domestic Disturbance

Tuesday, August 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

On Sunday at 3:15AM McLeansboro Police responded to the 400 Block of East Cherry Street for a report of a woman screaming. Upon arrival officers discovered a domestic disturbance where the male subject had locked himself into a garage. Officers were able to make... Read More.

CARDINALS-TIGERS DOUBLEHEADER POSTPONED

Tuesday, August 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Major League Baseball has announced that Thursday’s scheduled doubleheader between the St. Louis Cardinals and the host Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park has been postponed. MLB and the Club believe it is prudent to continue additional testing while players and staff are quarantined before... Read More.

Three More Positive COVID-19 Tests Monday in Southeastern Illinois

Tuesday, August 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 10, 2020, of three Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline Countya female, in her 40’s, at home and in isolation White Countya female, in her 40’s, case... Read More.

CARDINALS-PIRATES SERIES POSTPONED

Monday, August 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Major League Baseball announced today that the upcoming three-game series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, scheduled for Monday through Wednesday at Busch Stadium in St. Louis,has been postponed. In light of the most recent positive test results, MLB and the... Read More.

13 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Monday, August 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 13 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount... Read More.

Ridgway Woman Arrested by Carmi PD for DUI Early Sunday

Monday, August 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Kara M. Braun, 24, of Ridgway, was arrested by Carmi Police early Sunday morning for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Operation of an Uninsured Motor Vehicle following a traffic stop for using a cell phone without a hands free device. She bonded... Read More.

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White County Sheriff’s Department and Crossville Police Investigate Spray Paint Vandalism

Monday, August 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department and Crossville Police Department took multiple reports of criminal damage done by a subject or subjects spray painting items in Crossville Friday.Samantha Hilger reported someone had spray painted near the rear license plate of her 2006 Cadillac.Leigh A. Short... Read More.

2020 Fort Massac Encampment Canceled

Monday, August 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the 2020 Fort Massac Encampment, slated for Oct. 17-18 at Fort Massac State Park, will be canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.“The Fort Massac Encampment is one of southern Illinois’ most... Read More.

Hosick Arrested for Disorderly Conduct Following Sunday Night Scuffle

Monday, August 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 25 year old Crossville man, Zakkary M. Hosick is lodged in the White County Jail after the White County Sheriff’s Office received a call Sunday night just after 6:30 stating there was a group of people across the street from her residence who... Read More.

Wayne County Health Department Announced 1 New COVID-19 Case Saturday; Edwards County Announces 1 Sunday

Monday, August 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to sister station WFIW Fairfield...The Wayne County Health Department reported one new case of the coronavirus Saturday, bringing the county’s total to 60 positive cases. Saturday’s case was a male in his 50s. Of the 60 total positive cases, one person has since... Read More.