Local News

Merry Christmas! The Season for Giving

Tuesday, December 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is taking this time to wish everyone a ‘Merry Christmas’ and encourage people to remember the spirit of this holiday season and give unto others whenever they are able. “In my family, we remember that God gave us one gift... Read More.

OCC Cancels Baseball Winter Camp

Tuesday, December 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Olney Central College Baseball Winter Camp scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23 has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 20 New COVID-19 Cases December 18-21

Tuesday, December 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 20 additional positive cases of COVID-19 from December 18-21. They include… 2 females in their teens 1 female in her 20’s 2 females in their 30’s 4 females in their 40’s 1 male in their 40’s ... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 55 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, December 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Monday of 55 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (30)1 female in her teens 2 males in their teens 3 females in their 20’s 5 males in their... Read More.

McLeansboro Man Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge

Monday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

On Thursday 12/17/2020 at 02:45PM McLeansboro PD received a report Thursday afternoon (12/17/20) of a domestic battery that had occurred at 202 E. Randolph St. near the Peoples National Bank ATM. Police Chief Nathan Taylor reports officers were able to obtain surveillance video footage... Read More.

Carmi PD Reports from 12-18 to 12-20

Monday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

A 40 year old Carmi woman and 28 year old Carmi male, both of Summit Street are facing charges after Carmi Police caught the two driving lawn mowers no the road after dark with no lights. According to the report, officers pulled the two... Read More.

FMH EXPANSION PROGRESS

Monday, December 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s provides weekly updates in order to share information with the public as progress continues to be made on our Expansion Project.During the week of December 14th the work in progress this week... Read More.

Indiana State Police Arrest Two Carmi Teens Friday Night

Monday, December 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Indiana State Police at the Evansville District conducted a saturation patrol Friday night, which resulted in the arrest of two Carmi teens.19 year old Cobie Vogler was stopped on State Route 62 near Gun Club Road for having a defective license plate light. He... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports Saline County Death Saturday and White County Death Sunday; Total of 81 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, December 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Saturday of a Saline County Resident and Sunday of a White County Resident, who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the... Read More.

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Soda Jerks

Saturday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Sherifff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying individuals involved in criminal damage to property. During the early morning hours of November 30th two unidentified individuals damaged a Pepsi soda machine outside Hunt’s Hardware and Grocery in Dale, IL. A... Read More.