2020 Certified Livestock Manager Training Workshops Announced

Wednesday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) along with the University of Illinois Extension Service is hosting Certified Livestock Manager Training Workshops for 2020. There will be 10 workshops held throughout the state which will provide Illinois livestock producers the manure management training they need... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested on White County Warrant for Failure to Appear

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 35 year old Carmi man, Christopher D. Blazier, is free on $1000 bond following his Monday afternoon arrest on a White County Warrant for Failure to Appear on charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Criminal Damage to Property.

IDNR Awards Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants; McLeansboro Among Recipients

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced 31 Illinois communities will benefit from more than $225,000 in federal grants to rural fire departments and fire protection districts.The USDA Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance federal grant program provides matching funds to aid fire... Read More.

Mt. Adams Institue and Shawnee National Forest Bring Back VetsWork Program

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Mt. Adams Institute and Shawnee National Forest are excited to bring back the national career-training program for military veterans, called VetsWork Environment, to the Shawnee. The VetsWork program provides an opportunity for local veterans to transition to a career in natural resources and... Read More.

250 New Illinois Laws Begin January 1st; Many Aimed at Protecting Construction Workers

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Starting in the new year more than 250 new laws will take effect in the state of Illinois. Several of the laws are to protect construction workers along state highways, including doubling the fines for someone who hits a construction worker. Starting January first,... Read More.

Illinois State Police Remind Motorists To Move Over

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police say troopers have issued over six thousand Move Over/Scott's Law violations so far this year. ISP has also lost four troopers this year, with two of those deaths caused when motorists didn't move over or slow down for squad cars on... Read More.

Carmi White County Unit #5 School Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The tax levy for 2019 was approved. It will be extended in the summer of 2020 and the district will spend the money during the 2020-21 school year, beginning July 1st 2020. The final projected tax rate of 3.8 is lower than the 3.9... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Crossville Break-In

Monday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a break-in and damage to a building at 706 State Street in Crossville Friday morning. Officers contacted the owner Larry Cox and advised him of a broken out window on the building and told him he needed... Read More.

Enfield Village Board to Meet Tonight

Monday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board will meet tonight. Old business will include discussion of the Gupta property, a thank you in regards to Santa Sunday, and a crimping tool for live gas lines. New business will include Hickory Creek Hideaway’s request for ½ hour extension... Read More.

Spotlights and Power Cords Stolen From Carmi Christmas Lights of Hope Display

Monday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Christmas Lights of Hope in Carmi is reporting thieves have stolen some spotlights taken before Friday and power cords taken since last night. We do have video cameras and will be reviewing the footage. If you have any knowledge of anyone that has been... Read More.