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01/21/2025

Beautiful venue, beautiful people, a beautiful time. LET'S GO REDBIRDS!

01/16/2025

Heads up that an extended period of dangerous cold is expected beginning Sunday, January 19th through Wednesday, January 22nd. Right now, we're forecasting wind chill values in the single digits or teens across the region during much of this period, with several hours of sub-zero wind chills possible on both Monday and Tuesday mornings. The graphic below has more details.

01/13/2025

The Cardinals Caravan is coming back to Centralia!

The line-up has been announced for Cardinals Caravan at Castle Ridge. The Centralia stop of the Caravan will include current Cardinals Iván Herrera (catcher), Victor Scott II (outfield) and Drew Rom (pitcher), along with top prospect Tink Hence (pitcher), and Cardinals alumni Jason Simontacchi (pitcher - '02-'04) and Scott Cooper (infield - '95). Polo Ascencio will be the emcee for the event.

For additional information and to get your tickets, visit us at CastleRidgeEvents.com!

01/10/2025

Here is the latest from the National Weather Service. Snow totals will be mostly in the 4 to 7 inch range by late this evening. Commutes this morning will be greatly affected by what was left on the roadways from last weekend’s winter storm + what is coming starting around 6am this morning. Please be advised.

01/08/2025

Higher and lower end snowfall forecasts for Friday are shown. Most places should see at least 1-2", while it is unlikely that more than 3" will fall in the far north and more than 5" will fall in the far southeast.

01/07/2025

Our area is experiencing a winter storm and after effects of Ice and snow accumulations causing travel and power problems. If your school, service, government, or otherwise has a closing, cancellation or delay, please email that information to [email protected]. Here are some closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Jan 7.

Our area is experiencing a winter storm and after effects of Ice and snow accumulations causing travel and power problems. If your school, service, government, or otherwise has a closing, cancellation or delay, please email that information

01/06/2025

Stay home and stay safe. Our area is experiencing a winter storm. Ice and snow accumulations are causing travel problems. Here are some closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan 6.

Our area is experiencing a winter storm. Ice and snow accumulations are causing travel problems. Here are some closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan 6. Monday, Jan 6th COLLEGES John A Logan College Kaskaskia College Main Campus

01/04/2025

These are the first estimates of ice and snow accumulations Saturday night through Sunday night. The track of the storm system will affect where and how much accumulation we receive, so these amounts will continue to be adjusted.

01/03/2025

Woodlawn area in Jefferson County

******9:57 PM UPDATE: The hazmat situation has been contained. Crews are remaining on scene to upright the vessel. Shelter in place order is still in effect as precautionary.*****

Shelter in Place

Due to the ongoing traffic accident and a possible hazmat situation, a shelter in place has been issued for a half mile radius of I64 WB 66 mp. This shelter in place is precautionary at this time. This effects residences on Magic Rd and Huston Rd in Woodlawn.

01/01/2025

UPDATE ON OUR WINTER STORM SUN-MON:

We’re still 4-5 days out but models are continuing to show a very potent winter storm affecting our viewing area on Sunday into Monday. The latest model trends are showing potential for freezing rain (ice) for much of the area along and south of I-64. Along and north of I-64 we will see a transition to mostly snow according to the latest data. There are still plenty of opportunities for this to shift north or south a bit, so stay tuned to the latest updates from our page!

12/13/2024

Courtesy of Mt. Vernon Rams Athletics, here is ticket info for tonight's Orphans/Rams Game at Mt. Vernon! if you can't make the game or get a ticket--we'll have coverage on 95.3 X95 and the FREE Section618 App!

11/13/2024

Centralia woman arrested on multiple felony warrants

CENTRALIA, IL — Centralia police have arrested 27-year-old Jasmin Whiteley of North Locust on multiple felony and misdemeanor warrants from Marion and Bond counties. Whiteley was taken into custody and then locked up behind bars in the

11/13/2024

Wayne City Christmas Parade set for Saturday, December 14th

WAYNE CITY, IL — The Wayne City Matters Hometown Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 14, at 7 p.m. This year’s event features new categories, including Best Business Entry, Best Lighted Farm Equipment, Best Royalty

11/13/2024

Centralia Man Arrested for Distributing Child P**n

CENTRALIA – A Centralia man was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Tuesday on federal charges of Distribution of Child P**nography. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says 45-year-old Leith A. Hiltibidal was taken to the

11/13/2024

Salem woman arrested for aggravated battery of a 76-year-old woman

SALEM, IL — A Salem woman was arrested Sunday for aggravated battery after allegedly pushing or shoving a 76-year-old woman. Salem Police responded to the incident around 8:30 AM on Sunday, where 37-year-old Amanda Moore was reportedly