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River Levels and Forecast Crests as of Noon Friday, April 4th

Friday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

We’re keeping an eye on area river levels as rain continues to fall throughout the region. The Little Wabash at Carmi is nearing 25 feet as of noon on Friday and is forecast to rise dramatically over the weekend. Overnight, the river is expected... Read More.

Say Tweet: If You’ve Crossed the Wabash River Memorial Bridge Recently, You’ve been Flocked

Wednesday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

If you’ve been spanning the Wabash River Memorial Bridge on your way to Posey County or Evansville, you may have noticed a camera just as you enter the Hoosier state. Travel a bit further and as soon as you enter Mt. Vernon city limits,... Read More.

Wabash County Authorities Pull Avon, Indiana Man from River Sunday

Monday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Wabash County Coroner’s Office says they’ve pulled a dead man out of the Wabash River. Sunday, officials say they received a call notifying them of a deceased individual located in the river near the boat ramp. Authorities responded and have identified the man... Read More.

Gallatin County Board Member Takes Aim at Fowler, Regional Port District and Scates Group Intermodal River Terminal; Scates Responds

Friday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Some in Gallatin County are furious after the latest social media post from board member Warren Rollman. In it, Rollman suggests State Senator Dale Fowler is corrupt, calling him a bedfellow of the Shawneetown Regional Port District and Scates Group Intermodal River Terminal. Rollman... Read More.

Mt. Vernon River Days this Weekend

Tuesday, September 5 by WROY-WRUL News

Mt. Vernon River Days The annual Mt. Vernon, Indiana River Days celebration is set for this weekend, Friday and Saturday.Action will get underway Friday morning at 11 with the official opening ceremony with the local American Legion Post participating.The weekend includes an antique tractor display.... Read More.

Side By Side Stolen From Big River Solar In Enfield

Thursday, July 6 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of a side by side in Enfield. On Wednesday afternoon Deputy Matt Wicker was dispatched to Big River Solar and met with Benjamin Faulkner of Vandalia who stated that he is a worker for Midwest... Read More.

Burned Jeep SUV Discovered Near The River On Saturday

Monday, February 27 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department still have no leads in regards to a burned out vehicle that was found Saturday night at the dam area of the Little Wabash River. the CPD was dispatched to the dam at around 9:00 p.m. where they observed the... Read More.

Interview with Patrick Scates of Scates Group Intermodal River Terminal

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Details have emerged regarding the recent developments surrounding intentions to transform the Ohio River coal dock at Shawneetown. Scates Group Intermodal River Terminal has agreed to a long term lease of river frontage and plans to invest $3 million. Additionally, Elevar Agri-Solutions signed an... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Department Needs Help Locating Missing 14 Year Old River L. Perry

Monday, August 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Mt. Carmel Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating a missing 14 year old identified as River L. Perry. Perry was last seen on 8/02/2020 around 7:30pm in the 100 block of Chestnut Street. Perry's last known clothing was a tie-dye... Read More.

Wabash River Bridge Crash

Thursday, October 4 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash River Bridge CrashWhile details are still incomplete, there is new information on the four vehicle crash Tuesday near the Wabash River Bridge on Illinois 141. According to reports, a semi-truck trailer was attempting to turn onto County Road 1600 East, when a pickup truck... Read More.