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Gallatin County EMA Update – April 10, 2025 – 3pm

Thursday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

As of 7:00 AM today, the Ohio River at the Gallatin County gauge location has reached 48.27 feet, exceeding the flood stage of 33 feet. According to the NOAA/NWS Ohio River Forecast Center, the river is rising and is expected to crest at 53.3... Read More.

Gallatin County EMA Issues Flood Response Update

Tuesday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

Ohio River Flood Status – April 8, 2025As of 7:00 AM today, the Ohio River at the Gallatin County gauge location has reached 43.72 feet, exceeding the flood stage of 33 feet. According to the NOAA/NWS Ohio River Forecast Center, the river is rising... Read More.

Election Results: White, Hamilton, and Gallatin Counties – April 1, 2025

Tuesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County results are in. With 11 of 11 precincts reporting, we have unofficial totals tabulated Tuesday night from the courthouse in Shawneetown. A total of 1,015 ballots have been counted out of 3,513 registered voters; good enough for just under 29% turnout.In contested... Read More.

Bulldogs Snap Losing Streak, Defeat Gallatin County

Monday, March 24 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Baseball team defeated Gallatin County on the road Monday afternoon by a final score of 4-3. The game was tied at 1-1 heading into the 4th inning when the Bulldogs scored 3 runs on RBIs by Hayden Sauls, Jaxon Bradshaw, and Tyson... Read More.

Former Gallatin County Postmaster Due in Court Tuesday Arrested Early Monday Morning in Posey County on Similar Drug Charges

Monday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been just under a year since WROY/WRUL News brought you a story on the arrest of a Gallatin County Postmaster charged with Possession of Meth and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Kelli Hale was due in court Tuesday morning on those charges. In the... Read More.

Consolidated Election Choices in Gallatin County

Friday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

A smaller pool than White County, but there will be some contested races voters will choose from in Gallatin County on April 1st. Among those contested, there include two village trustee races. In New Haven, voters will choose 3 of 5 choices including Terra... Read More.

Crash Claims Two Lives in Gallatin County Monday

Tuesday, November 26 by Jc Tinsley

Two are dead following a Gallatin County crash Monday afternoon. It was just 1pm when Illinois State Police say the two-vehicle crash occurred involving a white 2003 Volvo station wagon and a red 2020 Ford F-150. Troopers responded to the accident scene on Illinois... Read More.

Messmer Makes Pitch to Save U of I Extension in Gallatin

Friday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

What now? In November, Gallatin County voters, by a 56% to 44% margin shot down providing revenue through taxes to the University of Illinois Extension which operates 4-H. We reached out for comment from Angie Messmer, County Extension Director after the election and she... Read More.

Local General Election Results for Gallatin, White, Edwards, Hamilton, Wayne Counties

Wednesday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

The votes are in and while federal and state get all the glory in general elections, there were some impactful decisions made on the local level as well around the region. White County turned out to the tune of 72% with 7,118 of a... Read More.

Gallatin County Board Rescinds Taking Away Juneteenth in 2025; Rollman Absent

Wednesday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Gallatin County Courthouse is a setting well suited to serve as a 1930’s movie set. It is not however an ideal gathering place for county board meetings and for all in attendance to be able to hear the proceedings. The board gathered in... Read More.