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White County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Several Thefts and Break-Ins Over the Labor Day Weekend

Tuesday, September 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Brittany J. Churchwell of Carmi reported to the White County Sheriff’s Office, Sunday afternoon, someone had stolen the back plate off of her 1998 Jeep sometime Saturday night. The plates were entered into LEADS as missing or stolen plates.Jesse M. Williams of Evansville reported...

Crossville Man Arrested for Criminal Damage to Property and Criminal Trespass and Carmi Woman Arrested for DWLS Over Holiday Weekend

Tuesday, September 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

34 year old Christina F. Lofton of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Friday night for Driving While License Suspended. She was taken to the White County Jail where she bonded out on $250 cash plus a $20 booking fee.

Hydrant Flushing to Begin Monday, September 14th in Carmi

Tuesday, September 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will begin its fire hydrant flushing on Monday September 14th.Flushing will occur nightly Tuesday through Friday from 1 am to 5 am. The process should take approximately 3 weeks.During those times, customers may experience...

Labor Day Tragedy in Crossville: UPDATED TO INCLUDE NAME

Tuesday, September 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

UPDATE:A 38 year old Carmi man, Shawn Dale “Mexico” Jones, died after an ATV accident in Crossville Monday afternoon. White County Sheriff’s Dispatch received the call at approximately 5:44 PM. Witnesses, who reportedly saw the accident unfold, told officers it appeared the ATV’s throttle...

City of Carmi Electronics Recycling Event September 12

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will host an electronics recycling event for Carmi and White County residents on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 9am-noon at 520 North 3rd Street in Carmi.Due to COVID-19 CJD E-Cycling is requiring the following safety procedures:Materials to be recycled must...

White County Board to Meet Tuesday

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will meet Tuesday, September 8th, at 9:00 AM at the White County Courthouse. With respect to the Circuit Court and the recent rise in cases of COVID-19, you are asked to wear a mask when entering the building and courtroom....

Indiana State Police Detectives Warn Public about Online Dog Scams

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Indiana State Police Detectives at Evansville are currently investigating a couple of fraud incidents involving individuals attempting to purchase dogs online. One recent Warrick County resident purchased a dog through a website and paid $900. The dog was going to be shipped to the...

29 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 29 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount...

McLeansboro City Council to Meet Tuesday

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The McLeansboro City Council will meet Tuesday at 6:00 PM in the courtroom of the Hamilton County Courthouse.Council will discuss/take action on the swearing in of Walter Rexing as Assistant Fire Chief, a pay request for the water tower project, discussion from Shawnee Professional...

More Cases of COVID-19 Reported Over the Weekend

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 4, 2020, of eighteen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya male, in his teens, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s, at home and...