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Dognapped – Two Women Posing as Good Samaritans Allegedly Steal Murphys’ Dog

Tuesday, September 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A new report alleges that 2 vigilante women played trickster and have, in their eyes at least, rescued a dog that was in the care of the Murphy Brothers, John and Joey. We received word yesterday that two female subjects supposedly went to the... Read More.

Gallatin County Fair And Popcorn Day Schedule Full Of Entertainment

Monday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

We’re getting into fall festival season. Coming up September 5th through 8th is the Gallatin County Fair and 62nd annual Popcorn Day celebration in Ridgway. This Thursday, things get underway with the Baby Photo, Little Miss, Little Mr., Lassie, Junior Princess and Junior Miss... Read More.

Evansville Man Arrested for Possessing Loaded Firearm Thursday Afternoon

Friday, August 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An Evansville man is behind bars without bond after Indiana State Troopers used their keen instincts to determine something was up. The release states a trooper pulled over 32 year old Trevel Carpenter of Evansville near the intersection of Henning and Ravenswood after seeing... Read More.

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Crossville Man Arrested on Suspended License Charge

Friday, August 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

33 year old Derek Randolph of Crossville has a first appearance with Judge Tedeschi coming up following his arrest by Crossville Police. According to the police report, Randolph was pulled over this week and placed under arrest for driving on a suspended license on... Read More.

Illinois Awards First Licenses to Sell Recreational Marijuana

Friday, August 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois has awarded its first licenses to businesses that will be allowed to sell recreational marijuana when it becomes legal in the state next year. Regulators have announced five medical marijuana dispensaries where residents will be able to buy small amounts of pot beginning... Read More.

ISP Releases Results from White, Hamilton and Wayne County Patrols

Friday, August 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

llinois State Police have released results from recent patrols Wayne, White and Hamilton Counties. In Wayne County, troopers conducted an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement patrol earlier this month. During that time, they report 2 occupant restraint offenses, 2 registration offenses, 3 Drivers License Offenses, 2... Read More.

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IDOT to Open Construction Lanes Where Possible Ahead of Holiday Travel

Friday, August 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Ahead of the Labor Day holiday, IDOT has announced they will open up areas closed for construction wherever possible to minimize any travel disruptions. In Hamilton County, Illinois 142, 6.3 miles north of Illinois 242, lane reductions will continue with traffic their controlled by... Read More.

Carmi Council to Convene Tuesday, September 3rd

Friday, August 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Council members will gather this coming Tuesday for their first meeting of September. Hard to believe another month has come and gone. For council consideration, Resolution 19.09.03…it’s a proposed TIF agreement with Subway. Council will also consider any bids that have come in... Read More.

Wayne White Electric Linemen Headed To Florida In Preparation For Hurricane Dorian

Thursday, August 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Wayne White Electric spokesman says lineman on behalf of the Cooperative are preparing to head to Florida due to the impending landfall of Hurrican Dorian. Randy Olson says crews will help restore power in areas where major outages are expected to occur calling... Read More.

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Concealed Carry Course Offered At Wabash Valley College

Thursday, August 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Folks wanting to obtain their Illinois Concealed Carry License have an opportunity coming up at Wabash Valley College. The course will be offered on Thursday and Friday nights, September 19th and 20th from 6 to 10pm nightly and also Saturday, September 21st from 8am... Read More.

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Dognapped – Two Women Posing as Good Samaritans Allegedly Steal Murphys’ Dog

Gallatin County Fair And Popcorn Day Schedule Full Of Entertainment

Evansville Man Arrested for Possessing Loaded Firearm Thursday Afternoon

Crossville Man Arrested on Suspended License Charge

Illinois Awards First Licenses to Sell Recreational Marijuana

ISP Releases Results from White, Hamilton and Wayne County Patrols

IDOT to Open Construction Lanes Where Possible Ahead of Holiday Travel

Carmi Council to Convene Tuesday, September 3rd

Wayne White Electric Linemen Headed To Florida In Preparation For Hurricane Dorian

Concealed Carry Course Offered At Wabash Valley College

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