Bond set at $200k for Mt. Vernon man accused of killing young woman in crash August 1, 2023 @ 2:43 pm JEFFERSON COUNTY — Bond was set at $200,000 Tuesday for a 30-year-old Mt. Vernon man charged with multiple felonies stemming from the late Sunday... Read More
Woman charged with shooting her passenger while driving in Centralia August 1, 2023 @ 2:26 pm MARION COUNTY — Bond was set at $50,000 Tuesday for a 26-year-old Centerville woman charged in connection with a shooting early Monday morning in... Read More
Funeral Services Planned for Mt. Vernon Woman killed in pedestrian vs. car crash... August 1, 2023 @ 6:03 am MT. VERNON, IL — The driver of the vehicle that lost control, ran off the roadway, and hit a pedestrian was arrested Sunday night.... Read More
Mt. Vernon Man Dies While Piloting Crop-Dusting Helicopter Monday August 1, 2023 @ 5:50 am WASHINGTON COUNTY, IL — A Mt. Vernon man has died after the helicopter he was piloting Monday crashed in a field southwest of Nashville.... Read More
Teen Pedestrian Killed in Mt. Vernon Residential Rollover Crash; Mt. Vernon Man ... July 31, 2023 @ 10:25 am MT. VERNON — A Mt. Vernon man has been arrested following a Sunday night accident that claimed the life of an 18-year-old Mt. Vernon... Read More
Child Injured in Horse Race Incident at Effingham County Fair July 31, 2023 @ 10:23 am EFFINGHAM, IL — A young Effingham County fair spectator is in critical condition after an accident at the horse races Sunday afternoon. The right... Read More
Mt. Vernon City Council to hold special meeting July 28, 2023 @ 3:30 pm MOUNT VERNON — The Mt. Vernon City Council is holding a special Monday afternoon to address multiple projects in town. According to the meeting... Read More
Mega Millions jackpot now $940 million after months without big winner July 28, 2023 @ 3:28 pm ASSOCIATED PRESS — Lottery players will have another shot at a huge Mega Millions jackpot and a chance to break a stretch of more... Read More
Officials warn about dangers of alcohol in hot weather July 28, 2023 @ 3:20 pm SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Liquor Control Commission is warning about the dangers of drinking too much when temperatures are so high. Spending even... Read More
Man wanted in Centralia dog shooting turns himself in July 28, 2023 @ 3:17 pm MARION COUNTY — A 26-year-old Centralia man being sought in connection with the shooting death of a dog last weekend reportedly turned himself in... Read More