Williamson County Methamphetamine Drug Arrest

Williamson County Methamphetamine Drug Arrest

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS (NewsFirst) — Methamphetamine drug arrest. On February 10, 2024, at 1430 hours, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies observed a miniature off road motorcycle traveling north on Hafer Road, near Brownsville Road. Once behind the...
Marion County: I-57 Lane Closure Begins Feb 19th

Marion County: I-57 Lane Closure Begins Feb 19th

MARION CO (NEWS FIRST) – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs on northbound Interstate 57 between Walnut Hill Road and the Illinois 161 interchange will require lane closures starting, weather permitting, at 6 a.m., Monday, Feb....
Major Grass Fire Spreads To Multiple Homes.

Major Grass Fire Spreads To Multiple Homes.

ZEIGLER, ILLINOIS (NewsFirst) — Structure Fire – Maple St. 02/15/2024 (ZEIGLER-ILLINOIS) The City of Zeigler Fire Department responded at 6:37 pm to a report of a structure on fire at 605 Maple St. Caller reported a grass fire that had spread to the rear...
A strong cold front will bring rain and snow/sleet to the region.

A strong cold front will bring rain and snow/sleet to the region.

Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Good day, everyone. Monitor weather updates in case there are adjustments in Friday’s rain and snow/sleet forecast. Another nice day on tap for the region with highs in the 50s! Some locations could hit the 60-degree mark. Got...
Remote weather stations see maintenance and innovation.

Remote weather stations see maintenance and innovation.

ILLINOIS (NewsFirst) — Remote weather stations are an important part of IDOT’s Roadway Weather Information System, with new sites and innovations a hot topic for frigid temperatures. Because the stations help provide information about road conditions so the...