Category Archives: Local News
Main highways now mostly clear, secondary and rural roads icy (7 am update Tuesday)
The Illinois Department of Transportation reports just a few slick spots remain on the roads across Marion, Clinton, Jefferson, Washington, Clay, and Wayne Counties. There are more areas of snow cover...
Jan 06, 2025 Nolting Road west of Centralia Sunday afternoon. Photo by Hayden Garren.
Mt. Vernon Firemen say two homes heavily damaged in weekend fires
Mt. Vernon City Firefighters say there were no injuries in two-weekend fires that heavily damaged two homes. A neighbor spotted flames coming through the roof of a neighbor's home early Sunday morning...
Jan 06, 2025
Police Beat for Monday, January 6th, 2025
Centralia Police have arrested 29-year-old Nikkitta Campbell of South Locust in Centralia on a Marion County felony failure to appear warrant for aggravated battery to a police officer. She was taken ...
Jan 06, 2025
Salem City Council moves meeting back to Wednesday; to name Tyler Rose Acting Police Chief
Salem's new Deputy Police Chief will not only be sworn into that position at Wednesday night's city council meeting, but Tyler Rose is also expected to be named acting police chief as a search gets un...
Jan 06, 2025
Centralia man formally charged with aggravated battery following road rage incident
A 30-year-old Centralia man was charged with aggravated battery in Marion County Court on Friday in connection with a December 17th road rage incident. Clint Taylor of South Walnut is accused of using...
Jan 05, 2025
Police Beat for Sunday, January 5th, 2025
Centralia Police have arrested 45-year-old Tracey Nottmeyer of North Lincoln in Centralia for aggravated battery to a police officer, domestic battery, and felony resisting arrest. He was taken to the...
Jan 05, 2025
Task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouse following deadly 2021 storm
6 people were killed when tornado hit Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - A task force created in the wake o...
Jan 05, 2025
South Central Illinois in transition zone between major snow and ice storm
South Central Illinois is in a transition zone between heavy snow and heavy freezing rain on Sunday. The forecast currently projects between 3 to 8 inches of snow and ice accumulations around two-tent...
Jan 04, 2025
First baby of the new year arrives at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital
The first baby of the New Year at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital is Kayce Cameron Johnston. He is the son of first-time parents Alexis Davis and Cameron Johnston and excited grandparents, Tammy an...
Jan 03, 2025
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies make Road Rage Arrest
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a 30-year-old Centralia man for aggravated battery in connection with a road rage incident on December 17th. Reports indicate Clint Taylor of South Walnu...
Jan 03, 2025
