Local News

Carmi Woman Reports Theft of Black Kettle to Carmi Police Sunday

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Claris J. Sturgal, of 601 N. 7th Street, Carmi, reported to Carmi Police Sunday afternoon, the theft of a black kettle from her front yard. She told Officers the kettle was located near the front porch. Sturgal estimates the kettle was stolen during the... Read More.

Two Arrested on Alcohol Charges Saturday Night; One Remains in Jail

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Roger D. Raymond, 56, of Poseyville, was arrested by Carmi Police following a traffic stop Saturday night, on a Posey County Warrant for Unlawful Delivery of Alcohol to a Minor. Trent M. Rawson, 20, of Carmi, was also arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Saturday Morning

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 50 year old Carmi man, Steven E. Osborne, was arrested Saturday morning by Carmi Police following a traffic stop, on the Dollar General parking lot, for Driving While License is Revoked, Improper Use of Evidences of Registration, and a White County Warrant for... Read More.

Area Hunters Can Earn Safety Certification

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunter safety certification course. Participants must attend all 10 hours of instruction to complete the course and receive their safety certification.The course will be... Read More.

Rep. Bailey Reminds Residents of Traveling Office Hours in Newton and Lawrenceville on Feb. 4

Monday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Representative Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) continues his “Traveling Office Hours” program on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in the communities of Newton and Lawrenceville.NEWTON9:00 AM – 11:00 AMCity Hall (108 N. Van Buren)LAWRENCEVILLE1:00 PM – 2:30 PMCity Hall (700 State Street)If you are unable to... Read More.

Hamilton County Chamber Hands Out Awards at Annual Gathering Saturday

Sunday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Honoring the past and ensuring the future is the slogan of the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce. Around 100 of Hamilton County’s finest gathered Saturday evening to socialize and celebrate some of the county’s most important achievements. Two awards were handed out; one for... Read More.

McLeansboro Hires new Police Officer at Special Meeting Thursday

Friday, January 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Following the resignation of Kesley Bowman as a full time police officer, the McLeansboro PD was looking for a replacement. The Police and Fire Committee (made up of Aldermen Biggerstaff and Cox, along with Police Chief Nathan Taylor) made their recommendation known at Thursday’s... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested for Domestic Battery Thursday Morning

Friday, January 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 65 year old Carmi man, James E. Little, is being held in the White County Jail after Carmi Police were advised by a 69 year old female that she was the victim of a Domestic Battery Thursday morning.

White County Cheering for A Cure Coming Up Saturday

Friday, January 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Cheering for A Cure is coming up this Saturday, February 1st, at the Carmi-White County High School McDougal Evers Gym. Doors will open at 7:15 am. Amy Rice and Lacey Moore were guest’s on Thursday’s Open Line program on WROY and... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas, Jobs Up in Ten

Friday, January 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

All fourteen metropolitan areas of Illinois saw a lower unemployment rate from the month before. The Illinois Department of Employment Security says data indicates record lows for the month of December in three metro areas and 33 counties. The state’s unemployment rate for... Read More.