Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- Look out for a "whiplash weather forecast." According to the National Weather Service, wind chills as low as minus ten are expected this morning. Our daytime high is forecast to be around...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Unit 2 Board meets this afternoon. In "Old Business," the board will consider approval of the district's participation in a "Community Solar" program to offset utility costs...

(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Unit 1 School Board meets tonight. In "New Business," the board will accept Fuel Bids for 2026, accept 2024-2025 Audit Report, and discuss and take action on the propo...

(Undated) -- Several new names have recently been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Friday Tralynn Emmons was booked into jail on a charge of Aggravated As...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded remains below three dollars. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $2.85 a gallon, s...

(Undated) -- Bitterly cold temperatures are forecast to impact the Wabash Valley this weekend. According to the National Weather Service, another shot of Arctic air will arrive this weekend, driving w...

(Undated) -- Crawford County EMA is reminding the public to "shovel smart" when shoveling snow. They say it's important to warm up by doing 5-10 minutes of stretching to loosen your muscles before you...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Emergency Management Agency, along with the Illinois State Fire Marshal, is reminding the public of the importance of carbon monoxide detectors. As we turn up our ther...

(Undated) -- Space heaters can provide extra warmth in a drafty room or chilly home office. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says if you rely on a portable heater for supplemental heat, it's imp...

(Undated) -- A handful of new names have recently been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Wednesday, Richard Tucker was booked into jail on a charge of Fail...