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Police Probe of 2 Weekend Shootings Continues
Danville Police are continuing their probe of two weekend shooting incidents. In one of them, Public Safety Director Larry Thomason says a man was shot in the neck in an incident that occurred during ...
Sep 26, 2017

Volunteers Pitch-in For Regional Air Expo
Dozens of volunteers turned out Monday evening (September 25th) to learn how they can help with the Vermilion Regional Air Expo next weekend. Tracey Potter, organizer of the air show, says the volunte...
Sep 25, 2017

West Nile Virus Found in Vermilion County
The Vermilion County Health Department says a dead bird collected from the north side of Danville has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The virus can be transferred to humans by the bite of a Culex...
Sep 25, 2017

Convicted Serial Killer Apparently Died From Natural Causes
The Indiana Department of Corrections says an autopsy has determined that a convicted serial killer from western Indiana died Sunday from apparent natural causes. Fifty-six year old Orville Lynn Major...
Sep 25, 2017

ReStore Looking to Do More in Area
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore has closed on a building at 422 North Vermilion Street in Danville and will be moving to that site from its present location downtown. A clean-up and then major renova...
Sep 25, 2017

Moderate Drought Conditions in Part of County
The most recent maps from the US Department of Agriculture show that the Southern third of Vermilion County in Illinois is in Moderate Drought condition. The middle third is rated as abnormally dry, w...
Sep 25, 2017

5 Shot in Danville Shooting Spree!!!
Danville Police are investigating an early (Saturday) morning shooting incident which left multiple people wounded. Danville Police Commander Joshua Webb says officers were called shortly after 3:00 a...
Sep 23, 2017

Danville Car Show Honors 'Sparky' Songer
Scores of antique and classic cars were on hand Saturday (September 23rd) in Danville to honor the late Harold "Sparky' Songer. The Pape Family Funeral Home grounds hosts the event, scheduled to run f...
Sep 23, 2017

Champaign County Coroner Releases Name of Georgetown Man Killed in Tilton Accident
Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup is releasing the name of a Georgetown, Illinois man who has died after being involved in a two vehicle crash in the Village of Tilton, Illinois on September 19,...
Sep 22, 2017

Culture Shock is Here!!
Culture Shock gets started in Danville tonight, with 40+ live bands and many chances for people to enjoy downtown Danville. Downtown Danville's Jordan Cundiff says it is a great way to show off the ci...
Sep 22, 2017