Category Archives: Local News
Wamac man faces Class X drug charge
A 52-year-old Wamac man has been charged in Marion County Court with A Class X felony charge of possession with intent to deliver 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine. Jackie Scanlan of Wabash Avenue al...
May 13, 2023
Two injured in driveway crash in Centralia
Two people were injured in a crash in the driveway of a home in the 700 block of North Lincoln in Centralia. Centralia Police say the crash occurred when a car driven by 70-year-old Joe Van Warren of ...
May 13, 2023
Carterville man crashes in Sandoval ending a four-county motorcycle chase with speeds up to 100 miles per hour
A Carterville man escaped serious injury late Friday night when his motorcycle crashed at Isle and Mulberry in Sandoval following a four-county chase that reportedly reached speeds of 100 miles per ho...
May 13, 2023
Police Beat for Saturday, May 13th, 2023
Centralia Police have arrested a 36-year-old Walnut Hill man on multiple charges related to a domestic dispute. Jonathan Downs of Phelps Drive was taken to the Marion County Jail for aggravated domest...
May 13, 2023
Driver of car involved in fatal Salem accident ticketed for DUI
A 21-year-old Iuka man has been ticketed for driving under the influence at the time his pickup truck crashed into a car making a left-hand turn from West Main to Hotze Road on the west side of Salem ...
May 12, 2023 Emergency agencies at scene of a May 4th crash at West Main and Hotze Road. Photo by Greg Maxey.
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies break up burglary in progress
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies have broken up a burglary in progress. Sheriff Kevin Cripps says a caretaker for a currently vacant home on Bernard Road in rural Centralia noticed a vehicle parked ou...
May 12, 2023
Kentucky man killed in single-vehicle crash on I-64 near Woodlawn
One person was killed Wednesday morning in a single SUV crash on Interstate 64 at milepost 66 near Woodlawn. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse identifies the victim as 60-year-old Anthony Ray Brook...
May 12, 2023
Measure banning vaping indoors in public places clears General Assembly
Bill needs only a signature from the governor to become law By NIKA SCHOOONOVERCapitol News Illinoisnschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - A measure that would ban the use of electronic cig...
May 12, 2023 Revival Vape / CC
As assault weapons ban faces challenges, lawmakers consider more gun restrictions
Latest bill limits marketing strategies By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Illinois lawmakers are considering further legislation restricting the posse...
May 12, 2023 State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, gets a fist bump Wednesday from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul after she passed a measure giving his office authority to sue gun dealers for deceptive marketing practices. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Central City home heavily damaged by fire
A fire that apparently started in the kitchen heavily damaged a Central City home Thursday morning. Centralia Fire Protection District Chief Ross Boshera reports the fire was at the George Jansen home...
May 12, 2023
