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Carmi teens with Down syndrome crowned Prom King and Queen
CARMI, Ill. (WFIE) - Carmi-White High School celebrated a heartwarming moment two teens will remember for the rest of their lives. The school voted Layton Sauls and Lauren Bratcher, who both have Down syndrome, their 2024 Prom King and Queen. Photos shared with 14 News by CWC teacher Tracy Orr...
Man sentenced to 12 years for selling meth in Posey County
POSEY CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A Mount Vernon man has been sentenced to prison for selling meth in Posey County. Officials say that man is 61-year-old Birchie Jr. Stillwagoner. On Wednesday, April 24, Stillwagoner was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including dealing meth and maintaining a common nuisance.
SIC’s Forensics Falcons earn bronze at national competition
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Norris City, Illinois, native won a national competition in Reno, Nevada. According to Southeastern Illinois College (SIC), the SIC Forensic Falcons ended a successful season in Reno on April 6, earning bronze medals in both team and individual events and team overall sweepstakes. The Falcons also captured several individual medals […]
White Co. students get scholarships for Southeastern IL College
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Two White County students received scholarships to Southeastern Illinois College (SIC). Officials say for 16 years, Black Diamond Harley-Davidson’s co-owners, Rodney Cabaness and Shad Zimbro, have been teaming up with community colleges to award scholarships for students who choose to remain in the local region to attend college. Officials say the […]
Parts of historical Colyer Coffee House saved after fire
ALBION, Ill. (WFIE) - The owners of a popular coffee shop in Albion are trying to preserve the building after it caught fire on Saturday. [Previous Story: Fire closes beloved historic coffee shop in Albion]. Colyer Coffee House owners Meredith and Justin Miller bought the building in 2016. “One thing...
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