Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) - Winter is arriving in a major way this weekend. According to Freese-Notice Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, snow and "intense cold" is in the forecast. Otto says the "cold Canadian air" w...

(Undated) - With the threat of snowy weather in our forecast, drivers are again being reminded of some simple winter driving safety tips. When traveling on snowy roads you should leave at least one an...

(Robinson) - As the calendar flips to 2025, the City of Robinson continues to grow and look toward the future. According to Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, housing continues to be a focus. Shimer says if...

(Undated) - An area man has been sentenced to time in the Illinois Department of Corrections. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, during a December 18th court appearance, Curti...

(Undated) - Minimum wage workers got a raise yesterday. The State's new minimum wage officially went into effect yesterday, increasing the state's minimum wage from fourteen to fifteen dollars an hour...

(Undated) -- Getting in shape and losing weight comes out on top for New Year's Resolutions. Healthy living experts warn not to bite off more than you can chew, and to "start slow" by building up your...

(Undated) - Crawford Memorial Hospital is offering a quick tip if someone in your house has been sick. According to CMH, after you've been sick, toss out that old toothbrush. They say it is an easy wa...

(Undated) - Following a few weeks of rising gas prices, the national average has reversed course, declining as we close out 2024. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, 202...

(Undated) - GasBuddy has released its 2025 Fuel Price Outlook. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, says they are forecasting a third consecutive year of lower gas prices. De Haan say...

(Undated) - While the price for a gallon of regular unleaded is down, the same can't be said for natural gas. According to the Wall Street Journal, natural gas futures posted their sharpest single-day...