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FBI Springfield, Partner Agencies Make Multiple Arrests Of Subjects In Southern Illinois On Drug Charges
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The FBI works shoulder-to-shoulder with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies across the country through FBI-lead task forces in all 56 field offices. In some instances, task forces are created to address specific criminal or national security threats. One such task force...
14h ago
Wednesday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL Effingham City Police arrested 30 year old Ethan S. Law of Effingham for theft >$500. Ethan was given an NTA and was released. Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 37 year old Matthew A. Spradlin of Cincinnati, OH for an Effingham County FTA warrant for aggravated DUI, unlawful possession...
16h ago
Citizen Service Citation Awarded To Two Individuals Who Helped Stop Attempted Kidnapping
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Effingham Police Department Facebook Page: Franklin Kirkpatrick and Trevor Mattka were recently awarded a Citizens Service Citation. Kirkpatrick and Mattka are employees at a local hotel. On January 19th, 2024, they both intervened during an attempted Kidnapping. Their courage ...
16h ago
Teutopolis FPD Responds To Smoke At Stevens Industries Monday Morning
Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Teutopolis Fire Protection District Facebook Page: On Monday, 4/15/2024 at 9:46 hours, Firefighters were dispatched to Stevens Industries, 704 West Main Street for smoke coming from the building. On arrival, AC603 reported no smoke showing from three sides, evacuation of emplo...
19h ago
Effingham Master Gardeners Aim To Donate Produce Through Growing Together Funding
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County Master Gardeners are making a difference in the fight against hunger in the Effingham community. University of Illinois Extension Effingham County Master Gardeners recently received funding to donate produce back to the community. Growing Together Illinois is multi-disc...
19h ago
Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Wind Advisory In Effect Until 9PM
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the National Weather Service in Lincoln: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ILC005-013-021-025-027-049-051-061-083-117-119-121-129-133-135- 157-163-167-173-189-170200- /O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0119.240416T2020Z-240417T0200Z/ ILLINOIS COUNTIE...
Apr 16, 2024
South Central FFA Participates In Invitational Horticulture CDE
Mt. Vernon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On April 4th, South Central FFA members participated in the Invitational Horticulture CDE at Mount Vernon Township High School. This Career Development Event included 100 plants, flower, and tree identification, a written test covering the different aspects of the horticulture industry...
Apr 16, 2024
ISP Congratulate New Troopers Of Cadet Class 146
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- ISP has added 512 new troopers since 2019 The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed nine new troopers today from Cadet Class 146 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new troopers will report to three different Troops throughout the state on...
Apr 16, 2024
Effingham High School Prom Court 2024
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham High School Prom Court was recently announced. L-R: Isabella Volpi, Ross Schaefer, Finley Pals, Charlie Ring, Olivia Moser, Evan Pryer, Shelby Bowlin, Alec Williams, Charly Kreke, Brady Stortzum, Olivia Katt, Phoenix Coleman Congratulations to the 2024 Effingham High Schoo...
Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Police Blotter
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Apr 16, 2024