LATE NIGHT CRASH CLAIMS LIFE
(EFFINGHAM) The investigation is continuing into a fatal single vehicle traffic crash that occurred shortly after midnight yesterday (Monday 8/25/25) morning on Interstate 57 in Effingham. Illinois State Police Troop […]
WEEKLY ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, the statewide average temperature last week was 73.8 degrees, less than a full degree (0.3) above normal. Illinois’ average rainfall was 0.55 […]
REGULAR BI-MONTHLY MEETING LAST NIGHT
(OLNEY) The Olney City Council met last night in regular session. The Council : approved the payment of all bills as presented : approved a special one-day Class S Liquor […]
Forcht Broadcasting Welcomes General Manager Jeremy Henson in Olney Market
We’re thrilled to welcome Jeremy Henson as General Manager of stations WSEI-FM, WIKK-FM, WOWA-FM, and WVLN-AM in Olney, Illinois. Jeremy has recently returned home to his community with nearly three […]
REGIONAL WEATHER SUMMARY
(OLNEY/NEWTON) Our cool weather conditions continue today throughout our downstate area with plenty of sunshine and a northwesterly wind flow. It’s all courtesy of a stationary high pressure ridge hanging […]
FINAL MOONLIGHT MONDAY NIGHT AT OCC
(OLNEY) Tonight is the third and final Moonlight Monday tonight at Olney Central College, where the college is making it easier than ever for students to prepare for the upcoming […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed two bills into law last Friday that will impact access to abortion procedures around the state. House Bill 3637 shields health care providers from […]
AREA BLOOD DRIVES THIS WEEK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The American Red Cross is asking area blood donors to get out and give blood at their next earliest opportunity : Monday (8/25/25) at the Neal Center YMCA in […]
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED AT NPD
(NEWTON) A reminder that the City of Newton is currently accepting applications to hire a new Officer for the Newton Police Department. In fact, successful lateral candidates may be eligible […]
TWO RICHLAND COUNTY MUNICIPAL MEETINGS
(OLNEY/NOBLE) There are two municipal meetings scheduled for this Monday night : The Olney City Council meets tonight at Olney City Hall, starting at 6:00. The Noble Village Board meets […]