Category Archives: Local News
Missouri man found guilty of murder in Illinois cop's death
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) - A judge found a Missouri man guilty of first-degree murder Thursday in the death of an Illinois officer killed while trying to stop the man from fleeing police. Caleb Campbel...
Dec 16, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Mt. Vernon man gets 152 years in prison on 19 Class X child pornography charges
A 26-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been sentenced to 152 years in prison after earlier being found guilty in a bench trial for 19 of 20 Class X felony charges pending against him for reproducing child p...
Dec 16, 2022
Democrats question worker safety in Amazon warehouse rebuild in Edwardsville
By KATHLEEN FOODY The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Several members of Congress want Amazon to explain why an Illinois warehouse that collapsed during a 2021 tornado, killing six employees, is being...
Dec 16, 2022 FILE - An Amazon distribution center is heavily damaged after a strong thunderstorm moved through the area, Dec. 10, 2021, in Edwardsville, Ill. Several members of Congress want Amazon to explain why an Illinois warehouse that collapsed during a 2021 tornado, killing six employees, is being rebuilt without adding upgraded storm shelters, according to a letter released Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Contested natural gas pipeline granted permanent certificate
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Federal officials on Thursday granted Spire Inc. a permanent certificate to operate a natural gas pipeline in Missouri and Illinois, angering the environmental group that had sued ove...
Dec 16, 2022
Lawmakers hear more pleas for assault weapon ban
Experts say gun control only one part of a bigger puzzle By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - A legislative committee on Thursday heard more witnesses ca...
Dec 15, 2022 A House criminal judiciary committee discusses a proposal that would define and ban "assault" weapons in Illinois. (Credit: Blueroomstream.com)
Kaskaskia College Foundation's Winter Gala raises more than $70,000
Kaskaskia College President George Evans is elated with the more than $70,000 raised last Saturday night during the college's 3rd annual Winter Gala at the Aviston American Legion. Evans says it shows...
Dec 15, 2022 Kaskaskia College President George Evans with some of the celebrants at the College's 3rd Annual Gala Saturday night. KC photo.
Barn, small outbuilding, and dump truck destroyed in early morning fire
A barn, a smaller outbuilding, and a dump truck were all destroyed in an early Thursday morning fire on the Chuck McLean property at 4505 Brubaker Road east of Illinois Route 37. Kinmundy-Alma Fire Ch...
Dec 15, 2022 Forest Service, USDA
Bond set at $750,000 for Centralia man charged with multiple drug offenses following traffic crash
Bond has been set at $750,000 for a 31-year-old Centralia man facing four new drug charges after meth and fentanyl were located following a Tuesday morning traffic crash. Lonnie Williamson of North Po...
Dec 15, 2022
Police Beat for Thursday, December 15th, 2022
A 31-year-old Walnut Hill resident has been arrested by Centralia Police for aggravated domestic battery. Courtney Betts of Marion Street was taken to the Marion County Jail. Centralia Police arrested...
Dec 15, 2022
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital ranked #11 Rural Small Hospital in US
The President of SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital shared the news on the hospital's recent awards during the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon on Wednesday. Damon Harbison concluded...
Dec 15, 2022 SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital President Damon Harbison addresses the Centralia Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon in holiday attire.
