Local News

Hydrant Flushing to Begin Monday, September 14th in Carmi

Tuesday, September 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will begin its fire hydrant flushing on Monday September 14th.Flushing will occur nightly Tuesday through Friday from 1 am to 5 am. The process should take approximately 3 weeks.During those times, customers may experience low water pressure or discolored water.... Read More.

Labor Day Tragedy in Crossville: UPDATED TO INCLUDE NAME

Tuesday, September 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

UPDATE:A 38 year old Carmi man, Shawn Dale “Mexico” Jones, died after an ATV accident in Crossville Monday afternoon. White County Sheriff’s Dispatch received the call at approximately 5:44 PM. Witnesses, who reportedly saw the accident unfold, told officers it appeared the ATV’s throttle... Read More.

City of Carmi Electronics Recycling Event September 12

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will host an electronics recycling event for Carmi and White County residents on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 9am-noon at 520 North 3rd Street in Carmi.Due to COVID-19 CJD E-Cycling is requiring the following safety procedures:Materials to be recycled must... Read More.

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White County Board to Meet Tuesday

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will meet Tuesday, September 8th, at 9:00 AM at the White County Courthouse. With respect to the Circuit Court and the recent rise in cases of COVID-19, you are asked to wear a mask when entering the building and courtroom.... Read More.

Indiana State Police Detectives Warn Public about Online Dog Scams

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Indiana State Police Detectives at Evansville are currently investigating a couple of fraud incidents involving individuals attempting to purchase dogs online. One recent Warrick County resident purchased a dog through a website and paid $900. The dog was going to be shipped to the... Read More.

29 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 29 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council to Meet Tuesday

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The McLeansboro City Council will meet Tuesday at 6:00 PM in the courtroom of the Hamilton County Courthouse.Council will discuss/take action on the swearing in of Walter Rexing as Assistant Fire Chief, a pay request for the water tower project, discussion from Shawnee Professional... Read More.

More Cases of COVID-19 Reported Over the Weekend

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 4, 2020, of eighteen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya male, in his teens, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s, at home and... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Labor Day

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

llinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and Driver Service facilities will close in observance of Labor Day. Offices and Driver Services Facilities operating on a:Tuesday through Saturday schedule, like the Carmi facility, will be closed on Saturday, September 5,... Read More.

Two Incidents At CWCHS Blown Out of Proportion on Social Media According to CPD; No Criminal Activity

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to Carmi Police, as normal with Facebook and social media, a report Thursday afternoon about a man trying to kidnap students at the Carmi-White County High School under the guise of Army recruitment contained very little truth and was mostly blown out of... Read More.