Category Archives: News

Palestine Teen Arrested for Theft
(Palestine) - The investigation into a stolen pick-up truck in Palestine has landed a Palestine teen behind bars. Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, is reporting that eighteen-year-old Gavin Willian...
Tony Collins Oct 10, 2023

Gas Prices Continue to Fall
(Undated) - Gas prices continue to fall. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average has fallen to $3.68 a gallon, down a nickel from Friday. Here in the Illinois, the ...
Tony Collins Oct 09, 2023

Wanted South Carolina Man is Behind Bars
(Lawrenceville) - The South Carolina man who was the subject of a multi-agency manhunt in Lawrenceville is behind bars. Authorities say that thirty-four-year-old Johnathan Kelly was apprehended and ta...
Tony Collins Oct 09, 2023

Mary Heath Grant Application Deadline Around the Corner
(Undated) - The deadline to apply for the latest round of Mary Heath Grants is fast approaching. The Mary Heath Foundation has benefited organizations statewide since 1994. To date, they have given ne...
Tony Collins Oct 09, 2023

ISP to Step Up Patrols in I-70 Work Zones
(Undated) - The Illinois State Police is teaming up with the Effingham County Sheriff's Office for increased traffic enforcement efforts along the I-70 corridor. Authorities say this "stepped up" effo...
Tony Collins Oct 09, 2023

WTYE to Collect Coats Tomorrow
(Undated) - The temperature has gotten cooler and winter will be here before we know it. Classic Hits WTYE, Lydia's Closet, and United Way of Crawford County are teaming up to provide coats to those i...
Tony Collins Oct 09, 2023

Palestine Police Chief Announces Retirement
(Palestine) - The Village of Palestine will be looking for a new Police Chief. During last night's Palestine Village Board meeting, current Chief, Jeff Besing, announced his retirement. Besing says th...
Tony Collins Oct 06, 2023

ISP Has Identified Wanted Vehicle Related to T-Town Fatal Accident
(Teutopolis) - The Illinois State Police have identified the vehicle and driver believed to have been involved in last Friday's fatal accident near T-town. The initial investigation into the accident ...
Tony Collins Oct 06, 2023

T-Town Accident Being Partially Blamed on I-70 Accident
(Undated) - The fatal accident a week ago near Teutopolis is being blamed in part on the diversion of traffic from I-70 to U.S. 40 after the interstate was closed for an accident. State Representative...
Tony Collins Oct 06, 2023

Gas Prices Continue to Fall
(Undated) - Gas prices continue to fall nationwide. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average has fallen a nickel from Monday to $3.73 a gallon. Here in Illinois, the...
Tony Collins Oct 06, 2023