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I-24 in Johnson County Closed Due to Two Fatal Crashes

October 10, 2025 @ 1:01 pm

GOREVILLE – Eastbound I-24 at milepost 2 in Johnson County is closed after two separate fatal traffic crashes were reported earlier this morning. Traffic is being diverted around the...

Small Plane Crashes into Field near I-57 in West City

October 10, 2025 @ 12:39 pm

WEST CITY – A small plane crashed in a field near the southbound I-57 exit in West City this morning after the pilot, who had just taken off from...

Mt. Vernon Cracker Barrel Expects to Reopen Following Small ...

October 10, 2025 @ 9:47 am

MT. VERNON – Mt. Vernon firefighters were called out Friday morning to Cracker Barrel due to a small fire in the HVAC ductwork. According to the fire department, the...