Category Archives: Local News

National Average Gas Price Fell Over the Weekend
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gas fell seven cents over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is hovering around...
Tony Collins Mar 10, 2025

Illinois Drivers Could See $4 Summer Gas Prices
(Undated) -- Tariffs and the ongoing "trade war" could drive summer gas prices higher. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, says this summer could bring four dollar per gallon gas to ...
Tony Collins Mar 10, 2025

Ameren Reminds You to "Call JULIE" Before Your Dig
(Undated) -- Spring means yard work and Ameren Illinois reminds the public to "Call Before You Dig." This is the time of year many start doing outside work and if that work includes digging, Ameren re...
Tony Collins Mar 10, 2025

Rainy Forecast for the Start of the Weekend
(Undated) -- We could be in for a wet and rainy start to the weekend. According to the current forecast from the National Weather Service, a chance of snow and rain remains in the forecast for today, ...
Tony Collins Mar 07, 2025

March is "Severe Weather Preparedness Month"
(Undated) -- March is "Severe Weather Preparedness Month." DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, says severe weather can happen at any time. Baranick says now is the perfect time to make sure you are p...
Tony Collins Mar 07, 2025

National Average Remains Largely Unchanged
(Undated) -- Despite market uncertainty, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded remains largely unchanged from a week ago. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the nat...
Tony Collins Mar 07, 2025

RPD Reports a Handful of Arrests
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department has released information related to several arrests over the last week. According to Robinson Police Chief, Chad Weaver, on March 1st William Crouse was ar...
Tony Collins Mar 07, 2025

We "Spring Forward" Sunday
(Undated) -- If you need more sunlight, you don't have to wait much longer. "Daylight Saving Time" begins Sunday, when we "spring forward." Clocks will set forward an hour beginning at 2:00 a.m. Sunda...
Tony Collins Mar 07, 2025

Final Enterprise Zone Informational Meeting Set for Tonight
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Community Involvement Committee will host the final Enterprise Zone informational meeting tonight. Organizers say this will be a great opportunity to learn more about ...
Tony Collins Mar 06, 2025

Palestine Village Board Meets Tonight
(Palestine) -- The Palestine Village Board meets tonight, and they have a handful of items on the agenda. In "Old Business," they will get an update on the Main Street Building. In "New Business," the...
Tony Collins Mar 06, 2025