The names of those involved in a fatal accident on I-57 have been released March 25, 2023 @ 8:14 am PULASKI COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – The names of those involved in a fatal crash in Pulaski County have been released. The investigation indicated that... Read More
US 60/62 "Cairo" Bridge closed until further notice March 24, 2023 @ 8:02 am CAIRO, Ill. (WJPF) – The US60/62 bridge over the Mississippi River in Cairo is closed to all traffic until further notice. Transportation officials say... Read More
One killed in I-57 wreck March 24, 2023 @ 7:56 am PULASKI COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 57 in Pulaski County. It happened around 4:30 p.m.... Read More
Cutler man sentenced to 55 years for child pornography March 24, 2023 @ 7:53 am PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Perry County man will spend the next 55 years behind bars on child pornography charges. Timothy Hedrick, 42, of... Read More
Mt. Vernon Walmart fire intentionally set March 24, 2023 @ 7:52 am MT. VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – A small fire at the Mt. Vernon Walmart is being investigated as arson. Firefighters were called Wednesday night for... Read More
Mt. Vernon man facing child pornography charges March 24, 2023 @ 7:50 am MT. VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – A Mt. Vernon man has been arrested on child pornography charges. Joshua Sandweg, 34, was taken into custody Thursday.... Read More
Dunning convicted of murder in 2021 stabbing March 23, 2023 @ 10:36 am FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – An Eldorado man has been convicted of first degree murder. Heath Dunning, 35, was convicted in Franklin County Court... Read More
Missouri man dubbed 'Package Killer' admits to 2 murders March 21, 2023 @ 5:42 pm ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri man dubbed the “Package Killer” for his method of disposing bodies received two life sentences Tuesday after admitting... Read More
Nuclear contamination testing planned at St. Louis-area park March 21, 2023 @ 5:35 pm ST. LOUIS (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to test for radioactive contamination at a suburban St. Louis park that sits... Read More
2nd officer in inmate's fatal beating gets same 20-year term March 21, 2023 @ 7:14 am SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The second of three former correctional officers sentenced in the fatal beating of a state inmate received a 20-year... Read More