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Over 800 customers without power in Morganfield area
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – LG&E and KU Energy LLC reports that over 800 customers were without power in the Morganfield area on Saturday morning. According to KU’s outage map, crews began working on restoring power at 9:56 a.m. on Saturday, and it is estimated that customers will have their power back by 12:30 p.m.. You […]
Community members and leaders react to plans for new sports complex in Marion
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - City leaders in Marion expect construction to begin on a $30-million sports complex any day now. The Marion City Council and Williamson County Board of Commissioners finalized plans for the multi-million dollar project on Wednesday, April 24. “The sports tourism industry is huge,” said Marion Chief...
'He's having a hard time trying to find to be a kid again.' Parent says their child's struggling after alleged assault at local school
GOREVILLE, IL — A local parent is speaking out after she says her child was assaulted by another student at school. She said Goreville Community Unit School District #1 in Illinois isn't doing anything about the incident and that there needs to be more accountability when it comes to bullying.
KYTC high water report for April 26, 2024
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has reopened more roads as of 1 p.m. April 26. Officials say KY 130 in Henderson County has now reopened, leaving the three roadways in Union County as the only ones in the area blocked by flooding. The KYTC says these are the roads that have […]
Oasis Sports Complex set to move forward in Marion
The Marion City Council and the Williamson County Board jointly approved a $30 million proposal for the Oasis Sports Complex in Marion. WSIU's Brad Palmer talked about the massive project with Rodney Cabaness, a managing partner with Oasis Outdoors.
Parent speaks about Goreville bullying incident
'He's having a hard time trying to find to be a kid again.' Parent says their child's struggling after alleged assault at local school. A local parent is speaking out after she says her child was assaulted by another student at school. She said Goreville Community Unit School District #1 in Illinois isn't doing anything about the incident and that there needs to be more accountability when it comes to bullying.
Driver arrested on stolen gun, other charges
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - A traffic stop in Carbondale on Saturday, April 20 led to a driver’s arrest on weapons and other charges. According to Carbondale Police, officers pulled over a vehicle with suspended license plates at 11:42 p.m. on the 600 block of East Grand Avenue. During the...
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