Category Archives: Local News

Corn planting is nearly complete in Illinois. After nearly six days suitable for fieldwork this past week, 95% of corn acres have been planted says crop statistician Mark Schleusener. "That is even wi...

Salem Police Chief Sean Reynolds will retire on August 19th following a 27-year law enforcement career all at the Salem Police Department. Reynolds received a standing ovation when making the announce...

Planes were in the sky above Salem this weekend as the annual aerobatics competition was underway at Leckrone Airfield. About a dozen pilots flew in for the competition, including Brooks Mershon from ...

There have been additional calls for action on gun control in the wake of shootings in places like Uvalde, Texas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. US Senator Dick Durbin is the latest to speak about weapons like ...

Both drivers received minor injuries but declined hospital treatment following a two vehicle crash Friday afternoon on US 50 at Bannister Road east of Salem. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say 64-ye...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A federal appeals court has upheld the eight-year prison sentence given to an environmental activist who tried to sabotaged the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Jess...

JOLIET, Ill. (AP) - A load of frozen pies has been damaged after a semitrailer hauling them rolled over southwest of Chicago. State police say the truck was westbound on Interstate 80 near Joliet at a...

A 25-year-old Salem woman was injured in a one vehicle crash in rural Odin late Sunday afternoon. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say Brittany Crider of East Church Street in Salem was traveling on t...

The final night of the Odin Firemen's Picnic on Saturday drew a large crowd with long lines for food and many of the carnival activities. Odin Fire Chief Greg Smith is appreciative of the support from...

Several hundred people came to Bryan Memorial Park on Saturday for Family Fun Day in the Park. YMCA Program Coordinator and Salem Recreation Director Jed Casburn was pleased to see the crowd. "It has ...