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Nine southern Illinois establishments involved in selling alcohol to minors
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Nine people have been arrested after selling alcohol to minors at establishments in Union and Jackson Counties. Illinois State Police Troop 10 Commander, Captain Joshua Anderton, announced the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement surveillance at various establishments in Union and Jackson Counties during April. According to...
Several local agencies hold a large-scale mass casualty exercise at Murphysboro High School
A close-up of the two cars that are supposed to have crashed into each other for the exercise. Many first responders, law enforcement officials and school personnel took part in a large-scale disaster-crisis exercise Friday with the help of around 200 volunteers. WSIU’s Brad Palmer reports.
Local advocates receive 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week awards
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Three local advocates were honored on Saturday during the closing event for the 2024 National Crime Victim’s Rights Week in Carbondale, Illinois. The City of Carbondale, in partnership with the Carbondale Public Library and the Office of the Jackson County State’s Attorney, recognized three outstanding advocates during the Community Healing Picnic on April 27 at the Carbondale Town Square Pavilion.
Carbondale police investigating multiple reports of damage to vehicle tires
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale police ask for the public’s help after receiving 10 reports of criminal damage to property involving damaged vehicle tires. Officer have investigated those reports between April 10-24. All of the incidents occurred at night. Police say it happened in the 500 blocks of...
WSIU News Afternoon Update for April 26, 2024 in Carbondale, IL
WSIU's Brad Palmer reports the news during All Things Considered on April 26, 2024. As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org.
Hardley, a CCHS grad, finds his path at SIU
Attending SIU wasn’t originally the plan for Simeon Hardley when he graduated from Carbondale Community High School in 2017. He went to John A. Logan Community College and earned his associate degree, but he decided to take some time off while he figured out what he wanted to do.
Carbondale Zoning Board of Appeals to hold Wednesday meeting
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Carbondale Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, at City Hall/Civic Center, 200 South Illinois Avenue, Room 108. See the attached PDF for the meeting's agenda.
ISU Softball falls on Senior Day
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Southern Illinois softball beats Indiana State 9-0 in Sunday’s series finale at Price Field. The Sycamores will finish the regular season with a 3-game weekend series starting Friday May 3rd against Missouri State.
Local police departments to collect unwanted prescriptions for Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, April 27, is Drug Take Back Day. This means police departments across the region will be accepting unwanted medication for free and safe disposal. Drug Take Back Day gives the public the opportunity to prevent pill misuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications.
Endangered Missing Person Advisory canceled; Carbondale man found
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The Endangered Missing Person Advisory issued for a Carbondale man has been lifted after he was found Tuesday evening. According to the alert, he was found sometime before 6 p.m. on April 23. Illinois State Police activated the advisory at the request of Carbondale police. The...
SIU honors student employee of the year, other outstanding student workers
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A senior fashion studies major was awarded the 2023-2024 Student Employee of the Year at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Pearl Williams of Chicago has worked at Rainbow’s End Child Development Center on campus since October 2021. Karen Samuel, director of the center, nominated Williams...
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