Local News

Massive Manhunt Under Way For Man Who Killed A Sheriff’s Deputy

Wednesday, December 29 by WROY-WRUL News

We are receiving more information about the suspect that killed a Wayne County Deputy early this morning. Officers and detectives believe this is a continuation of the events that occurred this morning. After shooting the officer, the suspect stole his patrol vehicle, which he...

Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Killed In Line Of Duty

Wednesday, December 29 by WROY-WRUL News

A Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed before daylight this morning in Interstate 64. The officer's name has not been released.It is believed the deputy responded to a motorist assist call at the 115 mile marker on I-64 shortly before 5 a.m....

Enfield Village Board Meeting Held

Wednesday, December 22 by WROY-WRUL News

A short but productive Enfield Village Board meeting took place last night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The Food Shoppe suffered smoke damage after a fire last month, and Ricky and Amanda Mangrum, who lived above the store, moved a mobile home...

Bowen Reports Theft

Wednesday, December 22 by WROY-WRUL News

On December 21st at around 1:00 AM, Iva Bowen, of 405 Rudolph Street in Crossville, reported to the White County Sheriff’s office that someone had taken some items that had been sent to her. While Bowen was out of town, the package was delivered...

Local Resident Reports Garbage Dumping

Wednesday, December 22 by WROY-WRUL News

On Monday, December 20th, the White County Sheriff’s responded to a call of garbage dumping on real property. Shirley E Page, 66, of 2224 County Road 1125 E in Carmi, told Officers that a tire had been dumped on her property. Upon arrival, the...

Carrow and Travelstead Arrested on Warrants

Wednesday, December 22 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Carmi woman on a warrant, and the individual that arrived to bond her out was arrested as well once his information was ran through dispatch.On Monday, November 20th, Deputies with the WCSD went to729 ½ Shipley Street...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Amanda Winter for Wabash Christian Village

Wednesday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Amanda Winter, Director of Admissions at Wabash Christian Village, stops by the WROY/WRUL Studios to talk with Jc about the Heritage Apartments. The Heritage Apartments are just one part of a contiuum of care offered through Wabash Christian's Carmi campus. Tune in for details.

Carmi City Council Introduced and Announced for New Year

Wednesday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi city council meeting held on December 21, 2021, gave new introductions for the New Year.In attendance was Illinois State Fair Queen, Kelsi Kesler, who shared her journey of gaining confidence, meeting new confidants, and experiencing Illinois through a...

Village Of Enfield To Hold Their Final Board Meeting Of The Year

Monday, December 20 by WROY-WRUL News

The Village of Enfield will hold their final board meeting of the year on December 21st at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall at 115 E Main Street.The meeting will kick off with a treasurer’s report, then onto input from visitors, reports from committee...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Wabash Christian Village – Meet Chaplain Kent Eaton

Monday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc introduces you to the Chaplain at Wabash Christian Village, Kent Eaton. Eaton resides in Carterville with his wife. The couple have 3 grown sons and Eaton has been in the ministry for the last 3...