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WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY NICK CAPEHEART ELECTED GALLATIN COUNTY SHERIFF

A current White County Sheriff’s Deputy will become the next sheriff of neighboring Gallatin County following Tuesday’s General Election. Republican Nick Capeheart defeated Democratic challenger T. Scott Sauls by a vote of 1,332 to 734 in the race for Gallatin County Sheriff. Capeheart received approximately 64.5 percent of...

Gallatin County, IL · 19h
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WAYNE CITY MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING LENGTHY BURGLARY AND THEFT INVESTIGATION

A 47-year-old Wayne City man was arrested Tuesday, November 3rd following an extensive investigation into a series of burglaries and thefts in the Wayne City area. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Joseph C. Cannon following a lengthy investigation into reported property crimes in and around Wayne City.

Wayne City, IL · 19h
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MURDER SUSPECT MEGAN VALENTINE TRANSFERRED TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY JAIL AHEAD OF TRIAL

A woman charged with the murder of her husband, an Edwards County circuit judge, has been transferred from the Wayne County Jail in Fairfield to the Williamson County Jail in Marion. 46-year-old Megan Valentine is awaiting trial on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the November 5, 2024, shooting...

Fairfield, IL · 19h
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FOUR DEFENDANTS SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

Four defendants appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday. 46-year-old Sean M. Dawkins of Clay City pleaded guilty to an amended Class 3 felony charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Dawkins was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to serve 180 days in jail, with the jail sentence stayed. He was given credit for three days previously served. As part of his sentence, Dawkins was ordered to pay fines and court costs and pay $2,112.57 in restitution to Sierra Bravo Contractors, LLC. He must also complete any treatment or programs required by the probation department, submit to drug testing, and comply with standard probation conditions. Under the plea agreement, another count in the case was dismissed, and a petition to revoke probation filed in a separate 2023 felony case was withdrawn. Dawkins is scheduled to return to court October 3, 2028, at 1 p.m. for a review hearing.

Wayne County, IL · 13h

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CISNE TEEN INJURED IN SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ON U.S. HIGHWAY 45

A 19-year-old Cisne man was injured in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department investigated the accident, which occurred at approximately 2:50 p.m. on U.S. Highway 45 near County Road 2250 North in Keith Township. According to the crash report, Deegan Riley of...

Wayne County, IL · 13h

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19-YEAR-OLD OPDYKE WOMAN KILLED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY ROLLOVER CRASH

A 19-year-old Opdyke woman was killed Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover crash on a rural gravel road in Jefferson County. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse identified the victim as Emily Wollite of Opdyke. According to Hayse, Wollite was traveling on North Falcon Lane between Bluford and Belle Rive when...

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RAY TATE TRANSFERRED TO UNDISCLOSED OUT-OF-STATE PRISON

Convicted murderer Ray E. Tate, who is serving a life sentence for the 2021 killing of Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Riley, has been transferred from an Illinois maximum-security prison to an undisclosed correctional facility outside the state. The transfer comes just days after the Illinois Fifth District Appellate...

Wayne County, IL · 13h

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This Unassuming BBQ Joint In Illinois Serves A Pulled Pork Sandwich Locals Can’t Get Enough Of

Nobody warned you about Porch Chair BBQ PCB in Ina, Illinois, and that oversight is something you’re going to want to correct immediately. This is the kind of BBQ spot that locals quietly keep in their back pocket like a winning lottery ticket they’re not quite ready to cash in publicly.

Ina, IL · 2d

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Woman accused of killing her husband moved ahead of trial

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Authorities move a Southern Illinois woman accused of killing her husband two years ago, to another county as she awaits trial. Megan Valentine is now behind bars in Williamson County. Valentine is accused of killing her husband, Edwards County Judge, Michael Valentine. Illinois State Police said the judge was found dead […]

Williamson County, IL · 20h

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Illinois State Police To Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Bruce Waggoner, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Marion, Hamilton, Effingham, and Wabash counties during November. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illinois law requires all vehicle passengers (front and back) to be buckled up!

Wabash County, IL · 1d

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EDWARDS COUNTY BOARD ANNOUNCES DATE CHANGE FOR DECEMBER MEETING

Edwards County Clerk and Recorder, Melanie Knight has announced a schedule change for the December meeting of the Edwards County Board of Commissioners. The meeting, originally scheduled for Monday, December 7th, has been moved to Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Edwards...

Edwards County, IL · 19h

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Fire reported in Cynthiana

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials have confirmed a fire in Posey County. Dispatchers say this is on Owensville Road and North Street in Cynthiana. People are asked to avoid the area.  Officials note the call came in 8:08 a.m. “Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are.”

Cynthiana, IN · 1d

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Commissioners discuss Posey County Data Center ordinances

POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) – Another packed house, for another data center meeting, this time Posey County Commissioners met to continue the discussion surrounding potential future data center construction in the county. “The ordinances are for any data center that would come into to play,” explains Posey County Commissioner Greg Newman. Commissioners met to discuss […]

Posey County, IN · 2d

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Local News: Friday, November 6th, 2026

A Thursday morning fire at a commercial building in Posey County displaced 13 people, but officials say everyone has a place to go. Fire crews were called to the building off Highway 65 just after 8:00 AM. The facility provides housing for migrant workers employed by Frey Produce. When firefighters arrived, flames and heavy smoke were concentrated on one side of the building. Smith Township Volunteer Fire Department Captain Chris Simms says the property is divided into three wings. He believes the west wing may be a total loss, while the other two sections could be salvageable. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control in about an hour. Because the fire happened during daytime work hours, departments called in mutual aid, bringing approximately 20 to 25 firefighters to the scene. Crews from Wadesville, Vanderburgh, Smith Township, Poseyville and Owensville Montgomery Township responded. The State Fire Marshal's Office is now leading the investigation into what caused the fire.

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