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Sunny and a bit warmer today---Warm up continues into the weekend
We will temperatures warm up a bit over the next few days. After a couple of days where the high didn't reach 60, we are looking at sunny skies for today with a high of 66. Then, clear skies for tonight with a low of 37. Meanwhile, the warm up will continue over the next few days until we reach the mid 70s for a high ...
14h ago
Elevated Fire Danger in the region this afternoon
There is an elevated fire danger in the region this afternoon. The National Weather Service in St. Louis says conditions this afternoon and Friday afternoon across central and northeast Missouri and west-central Illinois are favorable for an increased threat of wildfires. The map shows the biggest issues would be just ...
14h ago
It appears some of the Cell Phone issues in the area may be resolved
It appears some of the cell phones issues in the area may be resolved---although there may still be folks experiencing issues. Since about 7:30 on Monday morning, there has been some major cell phone issues in the area. The vast majority of the issues were for Verizon and Verizon owned carriers--although some others r...
15h ago
Trooper Brian Frank Receives Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor
(Will Co., IL) -- The Illinois State Police and Governor Pritzker are honoring Trooper Brian Frank with the Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor. The medal is awarded to officers who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Frank suffered a severe brain injury after a vehicle slammed into his squad...
15h ago
Man Sentenced 45 Years For Drowning Wife In Peoria
(Peoria, IL) -- A man is being sentenced to 45 years in prison for drowning his wife in their Peoria home in 2019. Michael Vorrath received the sentence yesterday after being convicted of murdering Nancy Vorrath in August. Prosecutors say officers responded to the couple's home in November after Michael claimed his wif...
15h ago
Cellular Phone service issues continue into day 3---Further Update 12 pm
Cellular phone customers in and around the Vandalia area have been experiencing some level of issue for the past 3 days. For the most part, the issues are for Verizon or for those that use a Verizon-owned company. The majority of the problems reported were while you are in Vandalia and then service comes back when you...
Oct 16, 2024
Sunny & Cool for Today---More Widespread Frost returning tonight/early Thursday morning
We will be sunny and cool today. We will see sunny skies for today with a high of 59. Then, clear skies for tonight with a low of 32. Meanwhile, we are looking at more widespread frost for the area late tonight and into Thursday morning.
Oct 16, 2024
Elevated Fire Danger on Thursday and Friday
We are looking at an Elevated Fire Danger on Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service in St. Louis says conditions on Thursday and Friday across central and northeast Missouri and west-central Illinois will make it easy for fires to get out of control. Help keep fires controls by leaving burning to the profess...
Oct 16, 2024
Vandalia man facing two Felony charges in Fayette Co Court
A Vandalia man is facing two felony charges in Fayette County Court. 38 year old Jacob A. Brewer is facing one charge of Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, which is a Class 2 Felony. Information on the charge alleges that Brewer possessed an Illinois license plate allegedly knowing it was stolen. Brewer also fa...
Oct 16, 2024
Edgewood man charged with Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer in Fayette Co Court
An Edgewood man has been charged with Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer in Fayette County Court. 24 year old Christopher R. Jones has been charged with the Class 2 Felony in Fayette County Court. Information on the charge says that Jones "made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature" in tha...
Oct 16, 2024
No More Jurors Chosen In Madigan Trial
(Chicago, IL) -- The jury selection process continues in the racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. No jurors were selected yesterday. Seven panel members are still needed before the opening statements begin, which was tentatively scheduled for today. Madigan and longtime confidant, Michae...
Oct 16, 2024
Illinoisans will weigh-in on a property tax advisory question during November Election
Illinoisans will weigh in on a property tax advisory question during the November General Election. An advisory question on whether Illinois should enact a millionaire's tax to address high property taxes is being discredited by a policy think tank. The question asks: "Should the Illinois Constitution be amended ...
Oct 16, 2024
Flags lining U.S. Route 40 in Brownstown for service for SGT Bradley Clinton Schwarm
With the help of the Flagman's Mission and other volunteers, American Flags have been set up lining U.S. Route 40 through Brownstown. The flags are in honor of SGT Bradley Clinton Schwarm. The service will be held this morning at 11 am at First Christian Church in Brownstown.
Oct 15, 2024
Frost Advisory in effect from 1 am to 9 am on Wednesday
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and east central and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor v...
Oct 15, 2024
Gradually Clearing Skies and Breezy Conditions for Today
We will see gradually clearing skies and breezy conditions for today. We will start off with cloudy skies for today but will eventually clear to mostly sunny skies with a high of 55. We will see mostly clear skies for tonight with a low of 33. Meanwhile, We are looking at widespread frost for the area in the early mor...
Oct 15, 2024
Dedication for new Veteran's Memorial Wall in downtown Vandalia set for November 11th
The dedication date for a new Veteran's Memorial Wall in downtown Vandalia is Veteran's Day. At last Monday's Vandalia City Council meeting, Mayor Rick Gottman told the Council they would need to perform leveling work on the lot at 5th and Gallatin Streets, where the Veteran's Memorial Wall will be placed. Gottman pre...
Oct 15, 2024
Jury selection in Madigan trial to resume today
The bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is set to resume with more questioning of potential jurors. Prosecutors and defense attorneys spent 3 days interviewing prospective jurors last week. Taraleigh Davis, Assistant Professor of Public Law and Political Science at Bradley Un...
Oct 15, 2024
U of C Professor Awarded 2024 Nobel Prize
(Chicago, IL) -- A University of Chicago professor is being awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize. James Robinson received the award for his research on how institutions are formed and affect prosperity. Robinson is sharing this year's prize with Professors Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson of MIT. The 64-year-old has worked at ...
Oct 15, 2024
Sunny, Breezy & Cool Today
Fall weather has arrived for the area. We are looking at mostly sunny skies for today with a high of 60. Winds out of the northwest will gust better than 20 miles per hour during the day today. Then, we'll see mostly cloudy skies for tonight with a low of 42. We will be even cooler on Tuesday and Wednesday. The high...
Oct 14, 2024
We are now less than one month away from individuals starting to file their petitions in the 2025 Consolidated Election
We are now less than one month away from individuals starting to file their petitions for the 2025 Consolidated Election. The Consolidated Election will be held on April 1, 2025. For the City of Vandalia, Positions in all 4 Wards along with the Mayor and City Clerk will be on this ballot. If you are interested in pick...
Oct 14, 2024