Changes are coming for people that operate radios and emergency workers and others are scrambling to comply. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) first announced their narrow banding notice 12-23-04. However, they gave an extension until January 1, 2013, which they say this time is a hard deadline.
Four men were taken into custody Monday in connection with the recent robberies of several Sonic Drive-In locations throughout the region.
Dustin R. Cole, 17; Austin T. Crites, 18; and Jeffrey S. Leffler, 20, all of Mt. Vernon, Ill., were taken into custody Monday as they attempted to rob the Metropolis, Ill. Sonic location. A fourth suspect, Jesse D. Sheppard, 20, of Ledbetter, Ky., was subsequently arrested in Livingston County, Ky.
Balmy mid-June temperatures had firefighters from the West Frankfort Fire Department battling blazes on two fronts Wednesday afternoon—the one engulfing a residence located 507 North Gardner Street and the heat provided by Mother Nature.
A West Frankfort man was arrested Monday after allegedly stealing more than a dozen sheets of plywood from a local lumber yard and fleeing the scene via his battery-powered mobility scooter, according to W.F. Chief of Police Jeff Tharp.
A Mt. Vernon man was airlifted from the scene by helicopter for medical treatment Monday afternoon following an incident in which the motorcycle he was driving collided with an automobile on South Logan Street in West Frankfort.
The West Frankfort Fire Department had its collective hands full Wednesday, fielding two fire calls within minutes of each other during the breezy, sunny pre-spring afternoon.
WF Chief of Police Jeff Tharp details department’s recent activities.
A Roman Catholic priest is accused of shoplifting butter and a sofa cover at a Wal-Mart in southern Illinois.
West Frankfort Police Chief Jeff Tharp has fostered a program urging community members to be alert about what goes on in their community because such observations can contribute to law enforcement. This plan has been helpful and once again Wednesday it paid off.
According to West Frankfort Chief of Police Jeff Tharp, officers in his department have been putting criminals behind bars at a more prolific rate thanks in part to the utilization of video surveillance at businesses throughout the community.
Public defender Eric Dirnbeck was granted a motion for a continuance Monday morning in the murder trial of Austin Lee Sandefur, 17, of West Frankfort.
Members of the West Frankfort community who are concerned about, or thoroughly pleased with the ambulance service being provided to residents, will have an opportunity to have their voices heard in regards to any potential reversion of the city's ambulance service to the WFFD this Thursday during what's being termed a 'Town Hall meeting' by organizers.
The WFFD responded to the first of the three calls about 3:30 p.m. Monday when a report came in that a pedestrian had been struck by a motorcycle.
According to Taylor, a juvenile male walking home from school was hit by the motorcycle causing "non life-threatening" injuries.
The Johnston City Police, Fire Department First Responders and units from the Williamson County Sheriff Department responded to investigate a report of a stabbing at 604 E. Broadway, in Johnston City Saturday.
Two arrests have been made in connection with the Sunday double homicide that took place at a North Douglas Street residence in West Frankfort.
