Local News

Carlson Arrested on Failure to Appear Warrant

Tuesday, March 4 by Jc Tinsley

A Burnt Prairie man is behind bars following his arrest by Carmi Police Monday evening. Police picked up 19-year-old Austin Carlson at the corner of Oak and Conger at about a quarter after 9pm. The report indicates Carlson was wanted on a White County... Read More.

Victim Identified in Oilfield Accident

Tuesday, March 4 by Jc Tinsley

Updated 9:05am 3/4/24A Carmi man is dead following an oil field accident Monday. White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss has issued a release saying officials with his department along with Crossville Fire and White County EMS responded Monday afternoon to a fire in the Calvin... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 4, 2025

Tuesday, March 4 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Black Diamond Conference released the 2024-2025 Boys Basketball All-Conference Team for the BDC East.Carmi’s Mitchel Edwards and Gavin Holloman both received all-conference nods with Edwards being named Conference Captain. Fairfield’s Justice Dagg was awarded Conference MVP.Other members of the All-Conference team... Read More.

Carmi Man Turns Himself in on Warrant

Monday, March 3 by Nicole Behnke

A White County warrant landed a man in jail for an incident on February 21st.Just last month, William Franks was charged with two counts of Unlawful Presence within a School Zone by a Sex Offender and one count of Unlawful Communication with a child... Read More.

Edwards & Holloman named to BDC All-Conference Team

Monday, March 3 by Cole Carter

The Black Diamond Conference has released the 2024-2025 BDC East All-Conference Team, and Mitchel Edwards and Gavin Holloman once again see their name on the list.Edwards was named Captain of the BDC East after averaging 21.9 points per game and 7.8 rebounds per game... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce_March 2025

Monday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Yesterday's as their March Member of the Month. The business, which began as an A&W Root Beer in 1957 still uses the same recipe for success and has expanded to include Barbecue, Fried Fish, and a catering... Read More.

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Carmi Police Make Weekend Arrests of Rogers and Miller

Monday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

38-year-old Albert Rogers of Crossville is due in court Monday morning. Carmi Police arrested him just after midnight Saturday on a warrant for Burglary, Theft over $500, and Criminal Damage to Property according to the report. Rogers was the passenger in a vehicle driven... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 3, 2025

Monday, March 3 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapTaking a look at IHSA Boys Basketball Regional Championship Games from Friday Night;At the 1A Webber Regional, Webber 80, CORL 60 Webber will face Effingham St. Anthony in the Red Hill Sectional on WednesdayAt the 1A Goreville Regional, Goreville 79, Galatia 49At the... Read More.

Illinois Gaming Board January Report Reveals Each Carmi Machine Averaged $3,229.41 Out of Players Pockets

Friday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

Egg prices went up but it didn't stop folks from brooding on stools attempting to hatch the idea they themselves could become wealthier by pushing buttons on video game terminals. The January 2025 video gaming report for Carmi reveals more than $184,000 net wagering... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 28, 2025

Friday, February 28 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapIn IHSA Girls Basketball Sectional Championships last night,Edwards County defeated Marissa in the 1A Trico Sectional Championship by a final score of 40-37. The Lions will face Carrollton in the Okawville Super-Sectional on Monday.Mt. Carmel defeated Teutopolis in the 2A Paris Sectional... Read More.