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Carmi Rotary Club Met Thursday; Chili Feed Planned

Story courtesy of Randy Adams The Carmi Rotary club is getting back in to the swing of things, as they had their weekly meeting at the Methodist Church in downtown Carmi on Thursday.The main topic of discussion was the upcoming chili feed, which will be...

Local Student’s Stoneware Art Chosen for Shrode Exhibit

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 11, 2021) – Trenton Johnson, Norris City native, had one of his works of art selected to be in the Shrode Fine Art and Craft Competition and Exhibition at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.This annual exhibit is open...

SIC Forensic Falcons sign Harrisburg’s Ian Meshew

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 11, 2021) -- The Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons welcome Harrisburg's Ian Meshew as the newest member of the 2021-22 speech team! Standing are SIC forensics coaches John Corum and Jenny Billman.The Southeastern Illinois College speech...

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 2 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 30’s To date:There have been 773 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were a positive lab-confirmed...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday, of 16 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (9)1 female in her teens 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 3 males in their 40’s ...

Traffic Stop nets Serious Violent Felon in Possession of Loaded Handgun

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Thursday afternoon at approximately 4:50, Indiana State Police Trooper Widner was patrolling in the area of Fulton Avenue, near Ohio Street, in Evansville, when he stopped the driver of a 2017 Audi for making an unsafe lane movement. The driver was identified as Kelvin...

State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to Change Clocks and Batteries, Test Smoke Alarms in Advance of Daylight Saving Time

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Daylight saving time a reminder to check smoke alarms and review fire-safety plans Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, check for expired alarms and replace batteries in their smoke alarms as they change the clock...

IDNR Launches New Outdoor Recreation Licensing and Campground Reservation Platform

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the launch of a new user-friendly licensing, registration and reservation platform for outdoor enthusiasts interested in hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and camping.Visitors to

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday night (March 16th), at 5:30 p.m., in City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. Following approval of the February 2021 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments and the approval and authorization of vendor...

White County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Trailer Theft Wednesday

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Dean Wilson of Alaska reported to the White County Sheriff’s Office, Wednesday morning, the theft of a 45 foot trailer that had been parked in old C. Lee McKnight lot. The trailer does not have a VIN number on it.