Unemployment Rate Falls to New Historical Low in November

Thursday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 3.8 percent, a new historical low, while nonfarm payrolls lost -17,200 jobs in November, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics... Read More.

Saline County Doctor Found Guilty of First Degree Murder

Thursday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Saline County doctor accused of killing his estranged wife and burning her body has been found guilty of first-degree murder.Brian Burns was arrested in 2016 after authorities say he killed his wife for financial gain.Prosecutors claim burns was facing a big financial hit... Read More.

Couple Arrested for Crimes in Edwards County and Warrants out of Adair County, Kentucky

Thursday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Kentucky State Police say they received information that robbery suspects Timothy and Brittni Smith were arrested Wednesday in Illinois.The Smiths are wanted out of Adair and Livingston County in Kentucky.There are not a lot of details surrounding the arrest but the Smiths are being... Read More.

Christmas Lights of Hope Continues This Friday Night and Throughout Next Week

Wednesday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Christmas Lights of Hope at the White County Fairgrounds will continue this weekend and throughout next week. Christmas Lights of Hope is a drive through display with over 90 light-up displays. It’s made possible because of sponsorships from local business. A $5... Read More.

Senior Citizens Report Publisher’s Clearing House Phone Scam

Wednesday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Several local Senior Citizens have reportedly been the target of a phone scam recently. The caller pretends to be from Publisher’s Clearing House and tells the intended victim they are the winner of millions of dollars in the Grand Prize Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes.... Read More.

SIC to Offer Google IT Support Certificate in January

Wednesday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southeastern Illinois College has been selected to begin offering the Google IT Support Professional Certificate starting in January. SIC is the only college south of Champaign to provide students with this credential. The Google IT class is online and can be taken alone with the... Read More.

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Traffic Stop for Failing to Use Turn Signal Nets Meth Arrest

Wednesday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 39 year old Morganfield, Kentucky woman, Brandy Newcom was arrested by Indiana State Police last night around 7:20 PM. A Trooper patrolling US 41 and Yokel Road stopped Newcom for failing to signal when required. Suspicious activity was detected and a search... Read More.

Evansville Woman Arrested For Dealing Methamphetamine

Wednesday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 23 year old Evansville, Indiana woman, Destennie Holtzclaw was arrested by Indiana State Police Tuesday night. A Trooper patrolling the area of US 41 near Lynch road around 9:50 PM stopped Holtzclaw for making an unsafe lane change. While talking to Holtzclaw,... Read More.

Repurpose Your Christmas Tree for Another Life of Service

Wednesday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Repurpose your live Christmas tree by donating it to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake. All donated trees will be bundled together, weighted, and placed in the lake to create underwater fish structures. The tree bundles serve as feeding areas for... Read More.

NCOE School Board Met Monday; Tax Levy Approved

Wednesday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The NCOE School Board met for their meeting on Monday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m.The bills and the November minutes were approved as presented.The School Board approved the 2019 tax levy as presented by Mr. Vollman. Amounts levied were $990,000 for education; $210, 000... Read More.