HENDERSON, KENTUCKY – Most people crossing the Ohio River at Henderson assume they’re entering Indiana right after the bridge. But travelers are often surprised when it takes another mile before signs welcome them to the Hoosier State. That’s because a small strip of land north of the river still belongs to Kentucky — a border…
BROOKSVILLE, KENTUCKY – A 34-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday evening after an altercation with a Bracken County Sheriff’s deputy during a welfare check at his home. Welfare Check Turns Deadly According to Kentucky State Police (KSP), deputies were called around 6 p.m. to a residence on East Augusta-Chatham Road to check on Justin…
URBANA, ILLINOIS – The Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) is rolling out major changes to its Foodmobile program, aiming to better meet the growing need for food assistance across its 21-county service area. Officials say the adjustments come at a time of “historic need” as families face rising food insecurity. Data-Driven Changes to Routes and Schedules…
PEORIA COUNTY, ILLINOIS – As Central Illinois farmers prepare to bring in this year’s harvest, they are facing an uneasy season marked by lower corn and soybean prices. Economic pressures tied to global trade, domestic costs, and weather variability are raising concerns across the agricultural community. Tariffs and Global Market Pressures According to Charlie Hensley,…
URBANA, ILLINOIS – A serious multi-vehicle crash shut down part of Interstate 74 near Urbana on Wednesday afternoon, forcing traffic diversions as police worked the scene. Crash Details and Road Closures The crash occurred around 4:42 p.m. at milepost 184.5, located between University Avenue and Cunningham Avenue. Illinois State Police confirmed multiple vehicles were involved,…
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS – Law enforcement agencies across Central Illinois are reporting an increase in methamphetamine-related arrests, highlighting how shifting drug supply trends and enforcement challenges are reshaping the region’s fight against substance abuse. Springfield and Sangamon County See Shifts The Springfield Police Department has reported more arrests tied to meth, including charges of distribution, manufacturing,…
BENSENVILLE, ILLINOIS – A massive federal raid unfolded Wednesday morning as FDA agents and U.S. Marshals seized truckloads of vaping products from Midwest Goods, Inc., a wholesale distributor based on Foster Avenue in Bensenville. The raid was part of a nationwide sweep targeting flavored vaping products federal officials say are being marketed to children, young…
MOLINE, ILLINOIS – Illinois residents faced higher electricity prices this summer, with Ameren customers seeing bills rise sharply as demand outpaced supply. Rates jumped from 8 cents per kilowatt-hour to 12 cents, leading to an 18–22% increase in monthly bills for many households. According to Ameren, the spike began in June 2025 when capacity auctions…
KENTUCKY – A disturbing incident at a Kentucky facility has drawn national outrage after a man was filmed insulting security guards with racist slurs before storming out of the building. The confrontation, caught on camera and widely shared on Reddit, has sparked heated discussion about the persistence of racism in public spaces. Heated Argument Caught…
WEST JORDAN, UTAH – A tense homeowners association feud at the Wilshire Apartments has captured viral attention after an elderly woman, described as “wealthy” and well-connected within the HOA, was filmed entering her neighbor’s apartment without permission. The incident, recorded by residents and shared widely on TikTok, shows the woman—referred to as Karen—standing several feet…