Local News

Smith Street in Carmi Closed for Sewer Repairs Tuesday; Rescheduled from Monday

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Smith Street will be closed between First Street and Second Street on Tuesday, for sewer repairs. The City of Carmi apologizes for any inconvenience. (Rescheduled from Monday due to the weather)

Carmi Man Arrested for Domestic Battery Tuesday Night

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 56 year old Carmi man, Kent B. Roser, was arrested Tuesday night by the White County Sheriff’s Department for Domestic Battery. 911 Dispatch received a call at approximately 9:01 pm from Shannon Roser of a disturbance at her residence at 738 County Road... Read More.

Mt. Vernon, IN Man Arrested For Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 47 year old Mt. Vernon, IN man, Ryan C. Reynolds was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday afternoon on a felony charge of Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and a misdemeanor charge of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police. The... Read More.

SIC Bowling’s Jenna Wolff Makes All-Tournament Team in Indy

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 18, 2020) – Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Bowler Jenna Wolff of Herrin is making a name for herself in collegiate bowling.Last week, Wolff made the coveted all-tournament team in the MSC Indianapolis Collegiate Classic. She finished third overall out of a field... Read More.

2020 Boys Class 2A Regional Tournament

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County High School will be hosting an IHSA Boys Class 2A Regional Tournament on February 24, 25, 26 and 28, 2020. The participating teams assigned to this regional are Carmi-White County, Benton, Hamilton County, Eldorado, Harrisburg, Fairfield, and West Frankfort. The schedule is as follows:Monday, February... Read More.

Illinois State Police to Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Wayne and White Counties during March. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illinois law requires all... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces the Use of Roadside Safety Checks

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in White County during March. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save lives of... Read More.

Illinois State Police to Conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrol

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in Saline and Gallatin Counties during February. ACE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to... Read More.

Carmi City Council Grants Third Class G Liquor License, Takes Other Action at Tuesday Night Meeting

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Pundrake, known legally as A&S Enterprises will be able to continue it’s successful gaming operation thanks to the City of Carmi’s awarding the establishment a Class G Liquor license at Tuesday night’s Council meeting. Before Jason Smith presented his case last night, Mayor Jeff... Read More.

Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board Met Tuesday; Brownsville School Playground Project Main Topic of Meeting

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tom Knasel of the Brownsville School Foundation, accompanied by Dr. Patrick Haskel, addressed the board about the progress of the Brownsville School Playground Project. He said their mission was to form a charitable orginization and build an all-inclusive playground for children with disabilities at... Read More.