Category Archives: Local News
Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security urge groups planning events to register by contacting their office
The Marion County Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (EMAOHS) are encouraging all businesses, cities, villages, townships, civic organizations, and community groups planning e...
Jun 22, 2026 AnnCam / CC
Names of two Jefferson County tornado victims released; help available for storm victims
The Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency has released additional information about the Texico area tornado late Sunday afternoon, including the names of the two women who were killed in their ...
Jun 22, 2026 The northeastern Jefferson County tornado near the Austin and Tolle Lanes. Photo by Jason Franke.
Multiple Tornado Warnings Issued for Marion County, with at least one touchdown
Tornado warnings quickly followed each other as an unorganized group of severe thunderstorms moved across Marion County late Sunday afternoon. Several were issued for the same storm as it crossed sout...
Jun 22, 2026 Picture By: Angie Brubaker Facebook page
Two Dead, Five Injured in Rural Texico Tornado; Another Touchdown Near Forbes State Park (updated 9 am Monday)
Jefferson Fire officials say two people have died and five others were injured when a tornado moved through a rural area northeast of Texico. There was heavy damage to two mobile homes and a third res...
Jun 21, 2026 Picture By: Tyler Jones Facebook page
National Weather Service finds 11 tornado tracks in Central Illinois from Wednesday night storms
The National Weather Service at Lincoln has found seven tornado paths from the severe weather system that moved across Central Illinois Wednesday evening. The most serious of the storms was an EF3 tha...
Jun 20, 2026
Tammy Guidish named Grand Marshal of Centralia Fourth of July Parade
The Veterans Fourth of July Parade Committee has announced that Tammy Guidish will be the 2026 Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal in recognition of her military service, community leadership, and com...
Jun 20, 2026 Centralia Veterans 4th of July Parade Grand Marshall Tammy Guidish (center) with Parade Chair Butch Mathis (left) and Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder (right).
Sandoval man injured in crash on US 50 near Odin
A 21-year-old Sandoval man was injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash on US 50 west of Westline Road in rural Odin on Friday morning. Initial information indicates Gavin Mansker of Old US 51 left ...
Jun 20, 2026 ISP FILE PHOTO: An Illinois State Police squad car is pictured in a file photo.(Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Kinmundy man escapes with minor injuries in crash on Route 37 South in Salem
A 21-year-old Kinmundy man escaped with only minor injuries in a single-car crash early Saturday morning on Route 37 South on the south side of Salem. Salem Police say Payton Potter of 3rd Street was ...
Jun 20, 2026
Police Beat for Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Salem Police arrested 56-year-old Bryan Hester of East Rainey in Salem for alleged domestic battery. He was taken to the Marion County Jail. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 61-year-old Harli...
Jun 20, 2026
Marion County Property Tax Bills in the mail; to average 6.83% increase
Marion County Treasurer Gary L. Purcell has announced the mailing of the 2025 payable 2026 real estate tax bills. A total of 34,427 bills have been issued, reflecting $49,239,344.66 in real estate tax...
Jun 19, 2026 SSilver / Depositphotos.com
