Deadly Crash in Effingham County

Monday, October 2 by WROY-WRUL News

(Effingham Co., IL) -- Illinois State Police continue to investigate a deadly crash in Effingham County involving a semi truck carrying seven-thousand gallons of ammonia. Authorities say the tanker was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Friday night on U.S. Highway 40 near the town... Read More.

Sasquatch Festival Coming to Harrisburg

Monday, October 2 by WROY-WRUL News

Sasquatch….Bigfoot…whatever you prefer to call the “critter” that’s considered the king of “hide and seek,” will be the featured them of the first ever Sasquatch Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 7 in downtown Harrisburg.The concept grew out of a fall 2020 meeting of Harrisburg... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 2, 2023

Monday, October 2 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog Football team defeated Christopher-Zeigler Royalton back on Friday by a final score of 52-14. Andrew Dodgson led the way on the ground for the Bulldogs, rushing for 114 yards and 3 touchdowns on just 6 carries. Noah Pollard also had a rushing... Read More.

Hamilton County Youth Killed in Auto Accident; Vigil and Funeral Planned

Saturday, September 30 by Jc Tinsley

Tragedy struck Hamilton County Thursday night as a two vehicle accident claimed the life of a Hamilton County Senior High School student and left another with life threatening injuries. Illinois State Police say the accident happened on Highway 242 near County Road 2400 North,... Read More.

Gallatin County Farm to Table 2023

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Windhorst Files Legislation Aimed at Stopping Criminal Child Fentanyl Exposure

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to reduce incidents of exposure of children to fentanyl, House Republican Leader State Rep. Patrick Windhorst has introduced legislation that takes aim at those who expose children to the deadly substance. HB 4151 would create two new criminal offenses: fentanyl-related child... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announce Results of September Patrols

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police Troop 9 conducted multiple focused patrols throughout the region in September. Captain Nathan Douglas has announced results of those enforcement zones.Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols were held in White and Jasper County resulted in 22 safety belt citations including 1 Child Restraint... Read More.

Carmi PD Make Arrests Wednesday and Thursday

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

51 year old Merle Andrew Bartley of Burrell Street is behind bars following his arrest Thursday night in Carmi. Police say they arrested Bartley near his home at about a quarter after 7pm on a warrant for Felony Theft with a Prior Conviction. Bartley... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – September 29, 2023

Friday, September 29 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team took down Flora in 2 sets last night, 25-5 and 25-7 to improve to 17-2 on the season and 6-1 in the Black Diamond Conference. The Lady Bulldogs will take part in the Wayne City Invitational tomorrow.The... Read More.

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Gridiron Preview – Next Man Up

Thursday, September 28 by Cole Carter

After a big 42-26 win over Fairfield in Week 5, the 4-1 Carmi-White County Bulldogs will travel to Christopher to face the 0-5 CZR Bearcats this Friday.It has been another down year for the Bearcats. Tommy Spillan enters his first year as CZR’s head... Read More.