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Jefferson County Arrest Report 11/13/26

MT. VERNON, IL — On Friday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office along with the Mt. Vernon Police Department reported the following arrests to this Withers Broadcasting/Dana Communications Radio Station;. 44 year old Anthony Johnston of East St. Louis was picked up Thursday morning on an outstanding warrant. 47...

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Rend Lake nears record low water levels

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (Heartland News) - As of Friday, Rend Lake is sitting at 403.41 feet. The record low sits at 402.95 feet, dating back to November of 1974. With very little rain in the forecast, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tells Heartland News that they expect that record could be broken in the days ahead.

Franklin County, IL · 1d

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2026 IHSA Playoff scoreboard: See how Local 6 Southern Illinois teams fared in the quarterfinals

The playoff pairings for the 2026 IHSA State Tournament have been revealed. Below you'll find matchups, including kickoff dates and times, and scores for Local 6 Southern Illinois squads. 5A Quarterfinals. #11 Providence Catholic 42, #10 Carbondale 8. 5A Second Round. #10 Carbondale 41, #15 LaSalle-Peru 13. 5A First Round.

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West Frankfort football advances to first semifinals in program history with win at Flora

FLORA, Ill. -- The last time -- and the only time up until Saturday afternoon -- West Frankfort competed in a State Quarterfinal game was 40 years ago. Now, the Redbirds will play in a semifinal game for the first time in program history as West Frankfort knocked off Flora on the road 38-14 in the IHSA 2A Quarterfinal round.

West Frankfort, IL · 14h

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Johnston City shuts down Newton for spot in Elite 8

JOHNSTON CITY — After a bit of a shaky start, the Johnston City Indians settled in and took care of business in their 2A Round of 16 matchup, beating Newton 16-7. The Eagles scored a touchdown on their second play from scrimmage to take an early 7-0 lead over the top-seeded and unbeaten Indians.

Johnston City, IL · 2d

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Illinois State Police is increasing patrols on I-57 near Mt. Vernon

The Illinois State Police is increasing patrols and ramping up enforcement efforts in advance of the holiday season. Earlier this month, ISP began focusing daily resources on I-57 near Mt. Vernon as part of a construction work zone safety initiative. Last year, 50 percent of crashes ISP handled in Jefferson County occurred in a work zone. Construction in the two zones on I-57 near Mt. Vernon will continue until June and October 2027.

Mt Vernon, IL · 2d

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City of Carbondale Announces Change to Proposed STAR Bond District Public Hearing Schedule

CARBONDALE - The City of Carbondale announces that the public hearing previously scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026, regarding the proposed University Mall STAR Bond District will not take place as originally scheduled.  It is postponed until Tuesday, December 8, 2026. . On November 17, the Carbondale City Council will...

Carbondale, IL · 2d

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Warming centers, shelters in the Heartland 2026

(Heartland News) - Some warming centers in the Heartland are open as temperatures get much colder in the area. You can email us information about a warming center in your community at news@kfvs12.com. We’ll continue to update this list as learn of more. Missouri. Cape Girardeau County. The Cape...

Franklin County, IL · 1d

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Carbondale PD: Missing teen found in good health

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The city of Carbondale is asking for assistance in locating Nova J. Phelps, 15. According to CPD, Phelps was last seen at about 10 a.m. in the 1400 block of Old West Main Street. She is described as five feet tall, 140 pounds, with blond hair and hazel eyes.

Carbondale, IL · 1d

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Feeding Our Community returns to Carbondale’s Town Square Pavilion

Southern Illinois University Carbondale will once again host its annual Feeding Our Community event, offering a free meal to anyone who would like to attend. The event is organized by SIU's Office of Sustainability and Office of Student Engagement as part of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Organizers say the goal is to bring students and community members together while raising awareness about hunger and homelessness in the region.

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Carbondale organizations face increased demand following warming center closure

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The closure of Carbondale’s warming center is leaving a gap in services for people experiencing homelessness, and other community organizations are feeling the effects as more people turn to them for help. The Carbondale Warming Center closed Oct. 31 after officials said deteriorating conditions...

Carbondale, IL · 1d

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SIU sees hundreds of students attend Teachers Day

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University saw nearly 400 high school students make their way on campus Friday morning. The university hosted the annual SIU Future Teachers Day, a event the school started six years ago to address the national teacher shortage. The event saw students leaning information at...

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Carbondale football ready for another road trip as Terriers prepare for first quarterfinal game since 1992

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- After a rocky past two seasons, winning three games in back-to-back years, Carbondale has rallied to win 10 games and counting in 2026, preparing to compete in the school's first quarterfinal game since 1992 as the Terriers will face Providence Catholic on the road in the 5A Playoffs Saturday afternoon.

Carbondale, IL · 2d

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Ameren offers energy bill assistance to veterans, active-duty military members

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Ameren is encouraging veterans and active-duty military members struggling to pay their energy bills to apply for financial assistance through its Military Assistance Fund. The city of Carbondale shared information about the program during Military Appreciation Week to help eligible residents learn about available resources.

Carbondale, IL · 1d

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Touch of Nature to host deer hunt for hunters with disabilities

CARBONDALE, Ill. (Heartland News) - Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center will host the largest inclusive archery hunt in Illinois for veterans and hunters with disabilities. Hunt participants will have exclusive access to Touch of Nature’s 3,400 acres of land, November 12-15. Organizers say the event is the largest inclusive...

Carbondale, IL · 1d

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