Local News

Newly Signed Laws Include Creation of Tourism Districts, Criminal Justice Reforms

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

By NIKA SCHOONOVERCapitol News Illinois[email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed 15 bills into law, tackling policy areas from tourism to prison reform and making it... Read More.

South Walnut Closed to Traffic Beginning Wednesday Morning

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

South Walnut Street will be closed between Main and Robinson Streets on Wednesday, February 15, beginning at 7am and lasting until water systems repairs are complete. The City of Carmi regrets any inconvenience.

Carmi PD Make Three Arrests Monday

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is free after her arrest Monday morning. 28 year old Shelby Holloman of 6th Street was arrested on Stewart Street near 5th at 11am Monday. A Carmi PD officer noticed... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 14, 2023

Tuesday, February 14 by Cole Carter

Last night the Carmi-White County girls basketball team had their season come to an end after falling to Teutopolis in the IHSA 2A Regional Semifinal, 48-34. Caroline Simmons led the Lady Bulldogs in scoring with 11 points. Mara... Read More.

ISP Investigating Deaths in Crossville Saturday

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

Officials aren’t yet ready to release the names of two Crossville individuals found dead Saturday afternoon. Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 officers were called in by White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss. White County Coroner Chris Marsh says autopsies will be... Read More.

Two Arrested By The Carmi Police Department

Monday, February 13 by WROY-WRUL News

An officer with the Carmi Police Department initiated a traffic stop after discovering that a vehicle he observed did not match the registration. On Friday evening, 37 year old Matthew Garner of State St in Crossville... Read More.

OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Dr. Jessica Cook with Pro Rehab of Carmi

Monday, February 13 by WROY-WRUL News

In this edition of OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Heather talks with Dr Jessica Cook about the opening of Pro Rehab in Carmi. Cook talks about the different therapies offered. She tells us they are now taking... Read More.

Buchanan Arrested On White County Warrant

Monday, February 13 by WROY-WRUL News

On the evening of February 10th, Deputy Matt Wicker with the White County Sheriff’s Department and Enfield Police Chief Mark Worlds went to a residence on Gowdy Street in Enfield in reference to an Enfield woman being wanted on a White County Warrant. Deputy... Read More.

Carmi Man Cited For Suspended Registration

Monday, February 13 by WROY-WRUL News

On Friday February 10th at around 6 p.m. Deputy Matt Wicker observed a vehicle run a red light at Main and Oak. Wicker ran the registration through dispatch and was advised that the registration was suspended through the State of Illinois. An officer with... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 13, 2023

Monday, February 13 by Cole Carter

Back on Saturday the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog basketball team defeated Palestine in the first round of the IHSA 2A regionals by a final score of 48-17.Johanna Smith and Lily Pollard led the team in scoring with 8 points a... Read More.