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Mt Vernon motorcyclist arrested allegedly pointing gun at another person
A 57-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been arrested for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated assault after allegedly pointing a gun at a person while driving on Broadway in Mt. Vernon. Mt. Vernon Police say the motorcycle driven by Bradley Kelly had been involved with a different vehicle...
Police Beat for Sunday, August 25th, 2024
Salem Police arrested a 45-year-old Salem woman on outstanding Marion and Clay County no bond warrants and for resisting arrest for allegedly running. Police report Bryttany Hester of East Olive ran on foot when seeing an officer near Olive and Jefferson. At one point she allegedly hid in a shed before coming back out before being arrested about 15 minutes later in the 200 block of West Warmoth Street. Hester was wanted on a Marion County misdemeanor warrant and Clay County felony warrant.
London business host free food weekend
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - The Wildcat Harley-Davidson hosted a “Food Truck Freekend” over the weekend. Fellow bikers and other folks in the community came together to enjoy a free meal and good company. Sales Manager Jason Nichols said events like this help bring a community together. “We look...
Herranz Scores, EKU Defeats Southern Indiana
RICHMOND, Ky. – Sophomore winger Paula Herranz nets her first goal of the season just three minutes into the match as EKU women's soccer defeats Southern Indiana by a score of 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at the EKU Soccer Field. Sunday's win marked the first of the 2024 campaign...
Indiana water, wastewater utilities face cyber threats and an aging workforce
In May, Russian hackers targeted a wastewater treatment plant for Tipton. Fortunately, workers at the plant noticed something was wrong and were able to switch to manual operation until they could address it.
Triple digit heat indices likely across northern Illinois Monday & Tuesday
The cool weather from last week is a thing of the past as temperatures climbed over the weekend. In the end, the Rockford Airport peaked in the upper 80s Saturday afternoon, then right at the 90-degree mark Sunday. When you factor in humidity levels, heat indices registered in the mid...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Welcome home veterans from 13th southern Illinois Honor Flight
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - A big celebration is in the works to welcome home veterans returning from the 13th Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois. Veterans will be coming home after their trip to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, September 10. Organizers of the celebration say 89 veterans along with their...
‘Hottest air so far this summer:' Heat advisories, warnings go into effect Monday for Chicago area
While last week felt more like fall, excessive heat and dangerously high humidity will blanket the entire Chicago area for the next few days, beginning with Monday. "Right now, it's feeling like we're in the dead of summer," NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes said. At 12 p.m. Monday, a heat...
Hoosiers preparing for excessive heat this week
INDIANAPOLIS — With a stretch of near-record heat in central Indiana this week, some Hoosiers are out enjoying their last days of summer. At Tarkington Park, the courts, playground and splash pad were full of families Sunday. "Well it's super hot, so we came out here to get cool...
3 people are charged in a Kentucky woman’s fatal stabbing, but her family says local police are at fault, too
She was found dead more than a year ago, in the large home of a well-known eastern Kentucky dentist. Roughly 13 months later, on July 30, the dentist and his son — Michael McKinney II and Michael McKinney III — were arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Amber Spradlin, 39. The circumstances surrounding her killing remain unclear and have cast what a local official described as a “cloud” over the community where she lived.
Auto theft suspect allegedly tries to sell a moped back to original owner
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man is facing auto theft charges when he allegedly tried to sell a stolen moped back to the original owner. Evansville Police say the victim was in contact with Charles Connolly on Facebook who unknowingly was trying to sell him his stolen moped. When they agreed to meet, the […]
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
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