One dead in officer-involved shooting in Stark County. State Police investigating

An officer-involved shooting in Stark County resulted in one man’s death on Saturday, Feb. 18. According to a release from the Illinois State Police, a request was made to have the Division of Criminal Investigation look into
Galesburg Council nearing finalizing bond issuance

Galesburg City Council on Monday will have the first reading on the issuance of $5 million in General Obligation bonds to pay for a community center. The council voted on Jan. 17 to direct staff to start
Arson suspected in Galesburg house fire. Residents escape without injury, but cat dies

Arson is suspected in a Galesburg house fire which saw four residents escape without injuries late Sunday night. A family cat died, however, died from injuries sustained during the blaze. The Galesburg Fire Department responded to a
Kellie Pickler’s husband, songwriter Kyle Jacobs, dies at age 49

Country music songwriter Kyle Jacobs, husband of country singer Kellie Pickler, has died at age 49. Nashville’s Metro Police Department confirmed that Jacobs was found dead at the couple’s home on Friday, Feb. 17. The Nashville Police
Sam Hunt releases his latest song, ‘Walmart’

Sam Hunt has released his new song “Walmart,” the follow-up to his latest tracks “Start Nowhere” and “Water Under the Bridge. “ “Walmart” was co-written by Hunt with Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally, and Josh Osborne. Upon the