Local News

Crossville Resident Reports Burglary Tuesday

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Bruce Morlock, of 802 Morell Street in Crossville, reported a burglary to the White County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday. Morlock told Officers, sometime after February 28th, someone had broken out a small back passenger side window of his 2000 Buick Century. He discovered the damage around... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Reports Scam

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

THE WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT WAS NOTIFIED ON FEBRUARY 26TH, BY A CITIZEN OF WHITE COUNTY THEY HAD BEEN A VICTIM OF A SCAM. THEY WERE NOTIFIED THEY HAD WON A PRIZE FROM PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE. THE SUSPECT IN THE SCAM ADVISED THEY NEEDED... Read More.

UPDATES TO FMH COVID VACCINATION CLINICS TO THE PUBLIC

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has postponed their March 3rd COVID vaccination clinic to March 4th due to delays in shipments to the Illinois National Guard. No changes in the March 5th COVID vaccination clinic are anticipated at this time. With this delay, FMH has also... Read More.

Carmi Man Turns Himself in on a White County Warrant Tuesday

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

41 year old James Robert Cartmill turned himself in to Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon on a White County Warrant for Unlawful Display of a License Plate. He bonded out to $250 cash plus a $20 booking fee.

CWCHS Spring Sports Schedules (Volleyball and Football)

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

VARSITYFOOTBALL DAY DATE OPPONENT LEVEL HOME/AWAY TIME(S)Fri 03/19/21 Edwards Co. High School Varsity Away 7:00 pmSat 03/27/21 Fairtield High School Varsity Home 1:00 pmSat 04/03/21 Eldorado High School Varsity Home

Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available Throughout Illinois

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – Low-to-moderate income families and older Illinoisans needing assistance filing their 2020 individual income taxes can receive free help through several trusted programs across the State of Illinois. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and AARP Tax-Aide programs are providing free basic income tax... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,577 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois to receive 83,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, with vast majority being sent to mass vaccination sites SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,577 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including... Read More.

D19 February Activity and Enforcement

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of February. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 807 incidents during the month. Enforcement... Read More.

Schiff Named March 2021 Veteran of the Month

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jesse Schiff of Christopher has been named the March 2021 Rend Lake College Veteran of the Month.Schiff served in the US Marine Corps from 2007 to 2013. He currently has a 4.0 grade point average and was named to the President’s... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Encourages Nominations for ISBE “Teacher of the Year” and Awards for “Those Who Excel”;

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is encouraging people to nominate their favorite teacher to be honored as the Illinois Teacher of the Year for 2022. Sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education(ISBE)Nominations are due by April 23 and completed applications by May 21.... Read More.