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Federal civil fraud complaint filed against for Alexander County HUD directors

November 29, 2017 @ 9:06 am

Two former officials of the Alexander County Housing Authority are now facing a 125-penalty federal civil fraud complaint accusing them of using public housing...

New director named for SIU's Paul Simon Public Policy Institue

November 29, 2017 @ 9:02 am

SIU’s Paul Simon Public Policy institute could soon have a new director. Pending Board of Trustee’s approval, John T Shaw would take over January...

Saline County man arrested for assaulting sheriff's deputy

November 28, 2017 @ 8:36 am

A Saline County man is custody after he hit a sheriff’s deputy. Police say 50-year-old Robert Starnes became agitated and struck the officer while...

Brookport Bridge to be closed to traffic Wednesday morning

November 28, 2017 @ 8:33 am

The Brookport Bridge in Massac County will be closed to traffic Wednesday morning. Worker will be on site to repair a solar panel that...

Carbondale Police investigating motor vehicle theft

November 28, 2017 @ 7:31 am

Carbondale Police say they’re investigating a motor vehicle theft. It happened in 400 block of South Skyline Drive Thanksgiving morning. According to police, the...

Carbondale Police investigate residential armed robbery

November 28, 2017 @ 7:25 am

Police in Carbondale are investigating an early Monday morning armed robbery. Police say two suspects were involved. The first suspect came to the front door...

Dongola teen injured in Johnson County crash

November 28, 2017 @ 7:20 am

A Dongola teen had to be flown from the scene of a single vehicle crash in Johnson County. According to State Police, 19-year-old Cody...

Carbondale Police asking public's help in identifying burglary suspect

November 28, 2017 @ 6:33 am

Police in Carbondale are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman suspected of burglary It happened November 14, in the 1200 block...

Anna Police asking public's help in identifying burglary suspects

November 28, 2017 @ 5:59 am

Police in Anna are asking the public’s help in identifying two burglary suspects. Police there say the two broke into Fitness Forum and stole...

Johnson County man injured in motorcycle accident

November 27, 2017 @ 8:29 am

A Johnson County man is recovering from the injuries he sustained in a single vehicle motorcycle crash. According to state police, 48-year-old Aric Walquist...