Local News

Carmi Police Arrest Two on Warrants

Wednesday, February 5 by Nicole Behnke

On February 5th, Carmi Police received a call from a victim, who stated a suspicious person was trespassing on her property and attempted to enter her home while yelling. The suspect, Daniel Carlisle, fled the scene on foot. Once police caught him, he was charged... Read More.

Get Growing: Carmi City Council Approves Gift Garden Property Lease; Approves Saunders Avenue Money

Wednesday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Work continues on Saunders in Carmi. Carmi City Council approved an IDOT change order for the project Tuesday evening and a final pay request for E.T. Simonds amounting to $45,644.50 in total. The city will also take bids for a culvert at Bradshaw Park... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber and Oxford Acres

Wednesday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Zack Oxford of Oxford Acres. The homesteader talks about how he got into the lifestyle, the reasons behind the passion, and talks the benefits of knowing how your food and products you... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 5, 2025

Wednesday, February 5 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team fell to Edwards County last night on the road by a final score of 40-38.The Bulldogs trailed by as many as 12 in the first half, but they were able to cut it to 4... Read More.

White County Soil and Water to Host Annual Meeting

Tuesday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 79th Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, February 20, at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds in Carmi. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. A free fish dinner and sides prepared by McPeak Fish Market will be served... Read More.

Vehicle Accident on IL Highway 1

Tuesday, February 4 by Nicole Behnke

On Tuesday, the White County Sheriff's Department received a call of a two-vehicle accident just North of the Omaha Intersection with severe injuries.On Illinois Highway 1 at the County Road 300 East area, witnesses reported that a silver vehicle, later identified as being driven... Read More.

Two TIF Agreements Granted at Norris City Village Board

Tuesday, February 4 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met in regular session Monday night for an hour and a half. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The board approved two TIF agreements. The first was for the American Legion in the amount of $11,090.05 for upgrades... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Fire Starter Monday; Norris City Man Turns Himself in early Tuesday

Tuesday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

A 40-year-old Carmi man is free after he was arrested just after noon on Monday. Carmi officers responded to a Burrell Street address after dispatch advised Jarrod Talley of Oak Street was trespassing and actively starting a fire. Once Carmi PD arrived, they found... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 4, 2024

Tuesday, February 4 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team fell to Hamilton County in overtime last night by a final score of 61-60.The Lady Bulldogs led by as many as 9 in the 2nd quarter, and had opportunities to win the game at the... Read More.

McLeansboro Men Among Those Pardoned

Monday, February 3 by Jc Tinsley

Two McLeansboro men who were accused of storming the Capitol have been pardoned. 36-year-old Theodore Middendorf and 37-year-old Justin LaGesse were charged about a year ago for their participation in the breach. Middendorf had pled guilty to one count of Destruction of Government Property. ... Read More.