Local News

White County Sheriff’s Office Responds to a Couple of Criminal Damage to Property Reports

Thursday, October 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Office received a Criminal Damage to Property report, Tuesday, from Jason Barton of Norris City. Barton told officers he had incurred damage to his farm tractors within the last few weeks. Both a 2006 New Holland TG275 and a 1993...

Village of Norris City Issues Additional Boil Order

Thursday, October 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Village of Norris City has issued a boil order until further notice for all Broughton Water Customers.Additionally, the Village has issued a boil order for customers east of the reservoir due to maintenance.

New Illinois Informational Meeting Saturday, November 16th

Thursday, October 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An organization wanting to change Illinois and split the state will hold a meeting Saturday, November 16th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi. New Illinois is a nonprofit organization with the mission of educating Illinoisans about their...

Grayville Police Make a Warrant Arrest and a DUI Arrest Over the Weekend

Thursday, October 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

42 year old Van K. Dill of Washington ,In is free on bond following a White County Warrant Arrest for Failure to Appear. A Grayville Police Officer located Dill walking near Second and Moss St., Friday night, and knew he had an active warrant....

Evansville Man Arrested For Attempted Murder of a Mt. Vernon Man

Thursday, October 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 36 year old Evansville man, Terry Adams, is being held without bond in the Posey County Jail following an overnight shooting in Mt. Vernon, Indiana.Posey County Dispatch received several 911 calls, early Wednesday morning...

Mt. Carmel Police Respond to Call About Suspicious Person Near Elementary School

Wednesday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel Police responded to a call Tuesday about a suspicious person in the area of the elementary school. The school district followed protocol and placed the schools on soft lockdown. Police were able to find the individual in question and determined the person...

Hospice of Southern Illinois Celebrates November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

Wednesday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Throughout the month of November, Hospice of Southern Illinois will be joining organizations across the nation hosting community activities in recognition of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.For more than 40 years, hospice has helped...

Google IT Pilot, Cybersecurity, Hemp and More Discussed by SIC Board

Wednesday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Thursday, Oct. 24, to discuss a number of new opportunities for the college, policy changes, cyber concerns, dual credit and finances among others.SIC has been chosen for a new pilot program to offer...

Village of Norris City Issues Boil Order for Broughton Water Customers

Wednesday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Village of Norris City has issued a Boil Order until further notice for all Broughton water customers. The order was issued at 8:15 Wednesday morning (10-30-19)

Enfield Man Arrested for Driving on a Suspended License

Wednesday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 41 year old Enfield man, Shawn M. Burgess is behind bars in the White County Jail, awaiting a First Appearance before Judge T. Scott Webb at 9:00 a.m. this (Wednesday) morning. Carmi Police stopped Burgess Tuesday afternoon for Driving on a Suspended License....