THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (03/07/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) We can expect another cloudy day on tap for this Thursday, although a dry day with still unseasonably mild weather conditions in our downstate area. However, the chance of […]
DISCOVER DOWNSTATE ILLINOIS SEARCHES FOR BEST BBQ
(SWANSEA) Daily voting is underway for the Discover Downstate Illinois search for the best barbeque joints in southern Illinois. Each voting poll will be open for 24 hours and to […]
ILFB HOSTING 4 FIELD DAYS COMING UP
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Farm Bureau has announced that it will host four field days this spring for farmers and industry partners to collaborate and discuss ongoing research and innovative approaches […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (03/06/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Gas prices continue to rise in the Land of Lincoln, according to the Triple A Motor Club. In fact, gasoline prices have gone up nearly 24 cents per gallon […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DEBRIEF (03/06/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With the cold front that brought us some rainfall yesterday through last night is now moving through the Ohio River Valley, a surface ridge will set up today over […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (03/05/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The fact that a majority of state legislative primaries in Illinois feature either a single candidate or no candidate at all is alarming to political science officials around the […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (03/05/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the slow-moving cold front pushes out of our downstate area later today, our chance of rain and thunderstorms will end this evening, with some colder air moving in […]
TICKETS FOR OCC THEATER’S “FIDDLER ON THE ROOF” ON SALE NOW
(OLNEY) The ticket sales begin today for the upcoming Olney Central College Theater production of the classic musical “Fiddler On The Roof” which is sponsored by TrustBank. With all seating […]
SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK 2024
(OLNEY/NEWTON) This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week as local downstate residents are encouraged to join the National Weather Service and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency as they take time […]
JASPER COUNTY BURN BAN
(NEWTON) A Burn Ban is once again in place for the City of Newton and for all parts of Jasper County until further notice. This includes all fire pits, burning […]