New Carmi PD Sergeant Gets Pinned; Deeper Look into Expenses Save City Nearly $50k at Tuesday Council Meeting

Wednesday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police has a new Sergeant. He’s not new to the force however. Chief Jason Carter introduced the promotion of Matthew Long at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. I’d like to introduce you to Matthew Long. Matthew grew up in Norris City. He’s the son... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce – April 2025

Wednesday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

It's a new month and a new Member of the Month for the Norris City Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, we meet Jennifer from Casa De Los Santos at 102 Division Street! Learn more about her and her husband's journey to open the... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – April 2, 2025

Wednesday, April 2 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Softball team fell to Mt. Vernon (IL) yesterday afternoon by a final score of 1-0 in 8 innings. Full story - https://www.wrul.com/local-news/lady-dogs-fall-in-extras-at-mt-vernonThe Carmi-White County Baseball team is also scheduled to be in action today as they travel to Lawrenceville,... Read More.

Lady Dogs Fall In Extras at Mt. Vernon

Tuesday, April 1 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Softball team fell to Mt. Vernon (IL) Tuesday afternoon by a final score of 1-0 in 8 innings. Both teams failed to score for the first 7 innings, but Mt. Vernon ended the scoreless tie with a walk-off base hit in the... Read More.

Election Results: White, Hamilton, and Gallatin Counties – April 1, 2025

Tuesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County results are in. With 11 of 11 precincts reporting, we have unofficial totals tabulated Tuesday night from the courthouse in Shawneetown. A total of 1,015 ballots have been counted out of 3,513 registered voters; good enough for just under 29% turnout.In contested... Read More.

Former Wayne City Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges

Tuesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

A former Wayne City police chief appeared in federal court Monday and admitted to selling forfeited items confiscated by the department for his personal benefit.Read more at Former Southeastern Illinois Police Chief Faces Federal Charges – WRUL-FMAnson Fenton, 46, of Belle Rive, pleaded... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – April 1, 2025

Tuesday, April 1 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Baseball team was scheduled to host Red Hill yesterday at Eckerle Park, but that game was canceled due to wet field conditions. The Bulldogs are scheduled to travel to Lawrenceville tomorrow and they will then host North Clay on... Read More.

Wabash County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Two on Monday

Tuesday, April 1 by Nicole Behnke

On Monday, the Wabash County Sheriff's Department received a complaint from an individual stating that his stepson was intoxicated and acting belligerent. The stepson, Lewis Wade Linder, was also armed and had discharged a .45 caliber handgun inside a residence. The caller also shared... Read More.

Two Women Arrested Over the Weekend

Monday, March 31 by Nicole Behnke

Last Thursday, a White County Sheriff's Office Deputy was dispatched to the Probation Office regarding an individual violating her probation conditions.The Deputy arrested 37-year-old Tara Keown. The outcome of her appearance before a judge last Friday is unknown, but the case in which she... Read More.

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Carmi Police Make DUI Arrest Saturday; Criminal Trespass with Warrants Arrest Friday Morning

Monday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City woman is behind bars after officers say she drunkenly and repeatedly rammed her vehicle into her husbands truck while he was at work Saturday. Officers say they responded to a 911 call just after 3pm at the Vibracoustic East location... Read More.