Category Archives: Local News

(Jefferrson City, MO) -- Officials in Jefferson City are calling the twister that hit the town late Wednesday a mass casualty event. The half-mile wide tornado tore through the city center traveling 4...

A Mattoon man was taken into custody yesterday on charges of resisting/obstructing a police officer, and aggravated battery of a police officer. According to the Mattoon Police Department, officers we...

Summer Read Activities will be going on at the Mattoon Public Library. There will be reading challenges that anyone, children through adults, can sign up for. There will be Madcap Puppets presenting "...

A leaked document from Governor Pritzker's office outlines his plan for rebuilding Illinois' infrastructure. The 25-page document reveals Pritzker's proposal for higher taxes on gas, alcohol and car r...

The state of Illinois has set 75 locations for marijuana dispensaries if recreational use becomes legal. The plan is for the locations to be licensed by May 1st, 2020. Some of the regions where dispen...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fayette County until 5am. Damage to roofs, siding, and trees will occur. If you're in the area, take shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of the b...

Tornado Warning for Fayette County until 4:30am. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. If you're in...

Flash Flood Warning for Crawford, Jasper, and Effingham County until 10:45am. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering f...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Edgar, Clark, and Cumberland County until 3:45am. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail which can cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees. For your pro...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Coles, Edgar, Moultrie, Clark, Shelby, Cumberland, and Douglas County until 3am. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Brief tornados are possible with...