Elderly man charged in sexual assault arrested for contact with minor
A Rio man arrested in September for allegedly sexually abusing two young girls is back in the Knox County Jail after violating a condition of his bond.
New PARCC data gives “snapshot” of student improvement
It’s still not a scientific trend but the second year of Illinois PARCC scores were released today giving some idea of student improvement in the state and the local area.
South Carolina man arrested with 468 grams of marijuana in Amtrak bust
A Myrtle Beach, South Carolina man was arrested over the weekend traveling through Galesburg on an Amtrak train.
Galesburg men appear in separate sex cases
Two Galesburg men appeared in Knox County Circuit Court today in separate sex cases.
Trick or treating set for tonight in the Knox County area
Trick or treating is on the mind’s of kids around Galesburg and the country.
Local reverend experiences Noah’s Ark up close
Rev. Leigh Nygard made a trip recently…all the way back to biblical times.
Knox County highway engineer weighs in on “lock box” amendment
Voters in Knox County and across the state will soon decide on a state constitutional amendment restricting using transportation money for funding other parts of government.
Cause of morning fire remains undetermined
Galesburg fire officials remain uncertain about what caused this morning’s fire to a one and a half story residence at 226 W. North St.
Knox County departments feel a budget pinch
The Knox County Board decided this week to cover less liability insurance and workmen’s compensation expenses for certain departments, starting next month.
Early morning fire damages West North Street home
A one and a half story residence built in the late 1880’s saw moderate structure damage and smoke damage throughout, following an early morning fire, today.