CHRISTOPHER, Ill. (WJPF) – A Christopher firefighter was injured when a burning house exploded. The blast Thursday morning sent the roof of a porch...
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JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A traffic crash involving a horse-and-buggy has killed one child and seriously injured another. The accident happened around 8:15...
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WAYNE CITY, Ill. (WJPF) – The former Chief of Police in Wayne City has pleaded guilty to corruption charges. Federal prosecutors say Anson Fenton,...
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CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – Carbondale Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing person. 14-year-old Zariah Clark was last seen Wednesday night...
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MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – Three people have been arrested in connection to a murder investigation in Mount Vernon. Police say the male victim...
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Williamson County Sheriff Jeff Diedrich is facing accusations of overly aggressive conduct after two people were arrested during a...
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JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. (WJPF) — Another so-called ‘drug house’ has been closed for business by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. Around 4:00 p.m. Saturday,...
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JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. (WJPF) — Alcohol played a role in a fight at an auction Saturday in Williamson County. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office...
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CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A man has been arrested for aggravated battery in connection to an incident that happened late Monday night on North...
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CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A teenager was shot during an exchange of gunfire Saturday night in Carbondale. According to Carbondale Police, around 10:00 p.m....
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