Local News

New features and new events at the Knox County YMCA.

July 24, 2018 Local News

Changes have been going on at the Knox County YMCA.

Students to board the “Walking School Bus”

July 24, 2018 Local News

An initiative involving school children that’s been done around the country and around the world for the past couple decades is now coming to Galesburg, with hopes it will grow here.

Corbin, Goldschmidt lead Diamondbacks to 7-1 win over Cubs

July 24, 2018 Local News

CHICAGO (AP) – The Arizona Diamondbacks staked Patrick Corbin to a five-run lead before he threw a pitch.

Felony charges against Galesburg man for taking relatives gun

July 24, 2018 Local News

Bond was set at $10,000 for a Galesburg man on five felony charges including: possession of a stolen firearm, and four counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

Bond set for individuals in weekend meth busts

July 23, 2018 Local News

Bond was set for two Galesburg people who were arrested this weekend on meth related charges.

New case filed in rural Galva shooting death

July 23, 2018 Local News

It likely hasn’t happened very often, but the Knox County State’s Attorney has filed a new case against a rural Galva man involved in an altercation last month that led to a man being shot and killed,

Meth seized, Galesburg man arrested

July 23, 2018 Local News

Bond has been set at $50,000 for a Galesburg man charged with Class X felonies of manufacturing/delivery of methamphetamine less than 100 grams, and armed violence.

Over half a kilogram of cocaine seized by GPD

July 23, 2018 Local News

A Texas woman made a video appearance in Knox County Circuit Court Monday on a Class X and Class 1 felony counts of manufacturing/delivery of cocaine between 400 and 900 grams.

Galesburg toddler dies in apparent drowning

July 23, 2018 Local News

UPDATED A two-year-old child was pronounced dead at Cottage Hospital after succumbing to the effects of drowning in what appears to be an accident.

Local lawmaker hosts information fair

July 23, 2018 Local News

State Representative Dan Swanson is continuing something he started this week when he worked with the Veterans Assistance Commission in Henry County prior to becoming the area’s representative in the Illinois House.