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Fire Destroys Omaha Man’s Vehicle

Wednesday, August 30 by WROY-WRUL News

Car fire Carmi firefighters were called to a car fire Tuesday morning. Fire Chief Daniel Ballard says the vehicle, a 1974 Pontiac Grandville was fully engulfed by the time crews arrived. The vehicle was located at 1403 County Road 900 North. The car belonged to... Read More.

Open Line- ON DEMAND-Cristin Cleek talks about her business Cottonwood Craftsman In Omaha

Thursday, December 8 by WROY-WRUL News

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Heather sits down with Cristin and Maggie Cleek to discuss her business Cotton Craftsman. Cristin shares how the business began and all the different merchandise they sell. Be sure to check out Cottonwood Craftsmen on Facebook... Read More.

Sheriff’s Deputies Get Omaha Woman on Active Warrant Sunday

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Sheriff’s deputies picked up a warrant arrest late Sunday night. It was 9:30 when Deputy Matt Wicker and a Norris City PD officer arrived at 628 County Road 450 North in reference to multiple wanted subjects, one being 32 year old Kristen Sanders of... Read More.

ISP say Alcohol a Factor in Tuesday Afternoon Crash in Omaha Township

Thursday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

Drunk Driving is being blamed for a traffic crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon on US 45 near Shain Cemetery Road in Omaha Township. Illinois State Police say it happened around a quarter after 2pm involving a White 2009 Saturn Outlook and a 1981 Chevy... Read More.

Omaha to Celebrate 150 Years this Saturday

Tuesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

The first Major League Baseball game was played. Ulysses Grant was President. And Omaha, Illinois was founded. Originally a stop along the Springfield and Illinois South Eastern Railway, a baggage master named Henry Pearce is believed to be responsible for naming the settlement in... Read More.

Omaha to Celebrate 150 Years

Wednesday, July 14 by Ray Mitchell

Omaha Celebrates 150 years The Village of Omaha will be celebrating 150 years Saturday, July 24 with a full day of activities. The day will begin with a giant Vendor show….set up will run from 8 until 9, with sales to begin at 9 and run... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Omaha Man and Evansville Woman Following Traffic Stop Monday

Tuesday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 39 year old Omaha man, Luther W. McPherson, and a 47 year old Evansville woman, Cindy Lou Miller, were arrested by Carmi Police Monday evening following a traffic stop for a having one headlight out. McPherson was charged with Driving While License Suspended.... Read More.

Omaha woman hit by car in Walmart parking lot Wednesday

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

At 1:13 pm Wednesday, Carmi Police investigated an accident in the Walmart parking lot that sent an Omaha woman to the hospital.According to the crash report, Margie Mobley was walking in the lot when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Cleon Hudson... Read More.

16 Year Old Omaha Driver Drives Through Intersection; Hits Tree

Monday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

A 16 year old Omaha driver was lucky to escape injury following a Friday night single vehicle accident. According to the accident report, Kerrie Williams was travelling north on County Road 700 East in rural Carmi Township and didn’t realize the intersection with Highway... Read More.