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Illinois State Police Announces October Activity and Enforcement

Thursday, November 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of October. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,229 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted... Read More.

“Sinbad” Opens Thursday at Rend Lake College

Thursday, November 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Nov. 6, 2019) — Sinbad, the “legend of the seven seas,” is bringing adventure and comedy to the Rend Lake College stage this week. The play opens November 7th and runs through the 10th. Tickets are still available for pre-order. Purchase by calling... Read More.

Carmi Chamber to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Kati Sturgal Shelter Insurance

Thursday, November 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for Kati Sturgal Shelter Insurance, located at 221 East Main Street in Carmi, at 10am on Friday, November 22nd.Kati Sturgal Shelter Insurance is owned by Kati Sturgal and offers a variety of insurance. She... Read More.

Frashier Sentenced to Illinois Department of Corrections Wednesday

Thursday, November 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Matthew L. Frashier, 37, of Carmi was sentenced Wednesday to 4 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by 2 years of Mandatory Supervised Release on a Class 2 Felony charge of Burglary and 4 years plus 1 year of Mandatory Supervised Release... Read More.

Carmi Man Held Without Bond on Child Pornography Distribution Charge

Thursday, November 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 29 year old Carmi man, Andrew Patrick Horne, is being held without bond in the White County Jail on Felony charges of Distribution of Child Pornography and Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Tuesday morning, Carmi Police and the Internet Crimes... Read More.

Saturday Night’s Not Alright for Fighting and Halloween is No Time for DUI

Wednesday, November 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 66 year old McLeansboro man is free on bond following a Halloween night traffic crash that lead to his arrest on multiple charges. McLeansboro Police and Fire Departments as well as the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department responded to a roll over crash with... Read More.

Carmi City Council Spends Majority of Tuesday’s Meeting Discussing Generator #11

Wednesday, November 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will soon own a couple new utility trucks for the line department. That was decided at Tuesday night’s Council meeting. After a lengthy discussion headed up by Electrical Engineer David Coston, council decided the generator #11 insurance claim money would... Read More.

Bradshaw Case Closed

Wednesday, November 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There’s some conclusion to the Keaton Bradshaw case. According to online court records, the matter was settled with no plea. Bradshaw was fined and will serve 350 hours of community service. Bradshaw was arrested in early August and charged with theft of government property. ... Read More.

Endangered Missing Person Advisory Issued at Request of Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, November 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

At the request of the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, the Illinois State Police is activating an Endangered Missing Person Advisory. The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is requesting your assistance in locating Stanley L Shoulders, who is a 70 year old white male, and... Read More.

Dedication Ceremony Planned for Historical Marker Honoring Completion of War Emergency Pipeline at Enbridge – Texas Eastern

Wednesday, November 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Dedication Ceremony of an Illinois State Historical Society historical marker honoring the completion of the War Emergency Pipeline at Norris City will be held at Enbridge – Texas Eastern in Norris City on November 11, 2019 (Veterans’ Day) at 2 P.M. Everyone is invited... Read More.