Local News

Carbondale officials: Main roads will stay open

August 18, 2017 @ 8:34 am

Lots of rumors flying about road closures – but city officials in Carbondale say all major roads are expected to remain open throughout eclipse...

Son arrested in couple's killing

August 18, 2017 @ 7:27 am

Jackson County authorities say a Murphysboro man shot and killed his parents. Investigators arrested 40 year old Keith Ritcheson. He’s charged with first degree...

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert completes sentence

August 17, 2017 @ 7:54 am

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has officially completed his 15-month prison sentence and is no longer being monitored by law enforcement. Bureau of Prisons...

Authorities: Deaths were a double homicide

August 17, 2017 @ 7:52 am

Jackson County officials now say they are investigating the deaths of Murphysboro couple Burl and Brenda Ritcheson as a double homicide. The Ritchesons were...

Mount Vernon man arrested after chase

August 17, 2017 @ 7:51 am

A 49 year old man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after a police chase and shots fired in Jefferson County. John Brown was taken into...

World War II veteran receives overdue medals

August 17, 2017 @ 7:50 am

Du Quoin World War II veteran Robert Morrow received some long overdue medals in a ceremony yesterday at the Du Quoin VFW. Former Congressman...

Dixie Cream donuts coming to Herrin

August 17, 2017 @ 7:48 am

Herrin city leaders have approved a TIF agreement with West Frankfort-based Dixie Cream donuts. The family owned landmark business plans to open a location...

It's move-in day at SIU-C

August 16, 2017 @ 8:30 am

Today is move-in day at SIU for new students coming to Carbondale. Today also marks the start of SIU’s orientation program – Saluki Start...

Cairo Mayor Tyrone Coleman tapped to run for Lt. Gov.

August 16, 2017 @ 7:35 am

Democratic candidate for governor, Ameya Pawar has tapped Cairo mayor Tyrone Coleman to be his running mate for Lieutenant Governor for the upcoming 2018 Gubernatorial...