Five Arrested After Shots-Fired Incident in Carbondale

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Five people were arrested following a shots-fired incident early Tuesday morning in Carbondale. Police say officers were called around 2:15 a.m. to the 1300 block of North Wall Street, where they found shell casings and damage to

Frankfort High School Principal Placed on Administrative Leave

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Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 has placed Frankfort Community High School Principal Aaron Hill on administrative leave while an internal investigation is underway. In a message to families, Superintendent Matt Donkin said the district is aware

Herman’s Music Minute for February 4th

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On this day in music history…   In 1977, Fleetwood Mac released their 11th studio album, Rumours. The album went on to top the charts in the U.S., the U.K., and several other countries. Within five weeks

Traffic Stop in Franklin County Leads to Drug, Gun Charges

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A routine traffic stop in rural Franklin County has led to drug and gun charges against two men. Deputies say methamphetamine was found in the vehicle, and a loaded handgun was recovered from a passenger. Sixty-six-year-old Charles