THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/05/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the strong low pressure that moved across our downstate area last night and early this morning dropped anywhere from one to three inches of rain in the past […]
RICHLAND COUNTY FARM BUREAU RAINFALL REPORT FOR MAY 26, 2025 – JUNE 2, 2025
The Richland County Farm Bureau has released its latest rainfall totals for the week of May 26 through June 2, with measurements recorded as of 8:00 a.m. Monday: At our […]
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO FATAL VEHICLE/TRAIN CRASH THIS PAST WEEKEND IN SHELBY COUNTY
(EFFINGHAM) Four people were killed this past weekend in Shelby County, after a train hit their vehicle. Illinois State Police report the collision occurred around 4:30 early Sunday morning at […]
EMERGENCY LIVESTOCK RELIEF PROGRAM PAYMENTS AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE FARMS
(SPRINGFIELD) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the release of Congressionally-mandated Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments to cover grazing losses due to eligible drought or wildfire events […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06-03-2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle in Springfield have concerns for what lies ahead with an eye on possibly coming back for a special session before fall. […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/03/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’ll have more sunshine on tap today, along with periods of more hazy smoke due to the Candadian wildfires, with more dry weather conditions, at least for now. With […]
‘NO-LIMITS LIVESTOCK SHOW’ COMING TO THE EDWARDS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS THIS JUNE
(ALBION) The No Limits Livestock Show is slated for Monday, June 20th, at the Edwards County Fairgrounds in Albion, with check-in at 4:45 and showtime at 6:00. This event is […]
ROAD WORK UPDATES FOR RICHLAND COUNTY – MAY 27, 2025
Road Work Updates for Tuesday, May 21 – Richland County Calhoun Lane – Final Asphalt Work TodayThe Richland County Highway Department reports that finish-up work is scheduled today on Calhoun […]
IN LOCAL AND AREA MEETINGS TONIGHT (05/27/2025)
Several public meetings are scheduled for Tuesday evening across the Olney and Noble area: All meetings are open to the public, except during any officially closed (executive) sessions.
COUNTY FAIR SEASON HAS BEGAN IN ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) While some fairgoers may be counting down the days until they can enjoy a corn dog and lemonade shake-up, there are two county fairs underway this week, starting the […]