Five Arrested After Shots-Fired Incident in Carbondale

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

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

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

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
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in Epstein probe after contempt threats

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are scheduled to provide testimony later this month as part of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following weeks of tension
House passes funding package, ending gov’t shutdown and setting up DHS showdown

The House narrowly approved a sweeping spending package Tuesday to bring an end to the partial government shutdown, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump, who has said he will sign it without delay. The bill passed
Ludacris pulls out of 2026 Rock the Country fest, featuring Kid Rock, Nelly, Jelly Roll & more

The multi-city 2026 Rock the Country traveling festival tour will visit eight U.S. cities in 2026, with the lineup featuring Jason Aldean, Kid Rock, Creed, Jelly Roll, and Blake Shelton playing various dates. Other artists performing across
Sammy Hagar sets dates for 2026 ‘Best of All Worlds Tour’

Sammy Hagar announced 2026 summer dates for his Best Of All Worlds Tour. Hagar’s band for the trek is Van Halen founding bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani, drummer Kenny Aronoff and keyboardist Greg Phillinganes. The run
