By CHRISTINE FERNANDO and MELINA WALLING Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - After white smoke billowed Thursday from the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a pope had been chosen, students in every classroom at The Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago had their eyes glued to TV screens. As the image of the new pope, Chicago native Cardinal Robert Prevost, appeared onscreen, cheers erupted through the hallways. Children jumped out of their seats, pumping their hands in the air. "Our students ...

Mt. Vernon Police say a 47-year-old Indianapolis man has died from injuries sustained in a crash that appears to be the result of road rage. Police report Jeremy Studer was traveling on Broadway Wednesday night when a vehicle pulled in front of him. Studer allegedly passed the vehicle at a high rate of speed while hanging out the driver's window while making rude gestures. At the 44th Street intersection, police say his SUV hit a traffic signal pole and ejected him from the vehicle. Studer...

A single-wide mobile home received substantial damage in a fire that broke out late Wednesday evening at 1231 Britt Road east of Patoka. Patoka Fire Chief Blake Hyde says the Sam Britt family was woke up by a smoke detector and were all able to escape without injury. The fire appears to have started near the end of the couch and end table in the living room, where there was an electrical outlet with items plugged in. The fire had started moving into the attic before the firemen arrived. H...

U.S. Representative Mike Bost has launched his re-election campaign at the Monroe County GOP Century Club Dinner on Thursday night. In making his announcement, Bost said he has also received President Donald Trump's total endorsement. Bost states President Trump is saving our nation for the second time, and he couldn't be more thrilled to have his endorsement as they work together to advance the America First Agenda. Bost said in a short time, they have made historic strides in protecting Am...

Kinmundy Mayor Angie Diss has begun her second term as Mayor after winning the April 1st election. The board also seated new 1st ward alderman Paul Etherton who replaces Emily Hassebrock who did not run seek re-election. Matt Gura was later appointed to fill the other First Ward seat where there was no candidate. Amy Davis was seated to a four-year term in Ward Two and Curt Jones to a four-year term in Ward 3. After being sworn in as City Clerk Cindy Garrett resigned and was appointed Cit...

A large canvas drawing honoring veterans, completed as a senior art project by Clair Gordon, was unveiled Thursday night at the annual SCHS art school and band concert. Art teacher Vanessa Randolph says XPO had approached her in January about having students complete a drawing honoring veterans that would be hung at the XPO terminal. "This is not really the style that my kids like to do, because they like the dark stuff," Randolph said. "Thankfully, Clair was up for the challen...

The operators of the museum located in the office building owned by the City of Kinmundy will no longer be able to stay rent free. The board made the decision Thursday night when reviewing the finances of the building that is in the red. Board members realize the decision could lead the museum to close down. Right now, the museum is open only a few days a year for special events. There was some discussion if it would be possible for the museum to move to a different location. The museum...

The Odin School Board has reorganized with Michael Hoover re-elected board President. Beau Parrish was elected vice president, Nancy Buchdoldt Secretary, and Rudie Walker Treasurer. Robert Moore was seated as a new board member, but Superintendent Belinda Kirgan says he has served in the past and she is happy to bring his expertise back to the board. Moore replaced Patrick Dagg who received a plaque for ten years of service on the board. In other action, the board accepted the resignation of ...