Brian Wilson

3 weeks ago | wsiltv.com | Brian Wilson

FROHNA, Mo. (WSIL) --Officials say a lightning strike from recent storms was to blame for fire that destroyed a historic building in Perry County, Missouri. The Missouri State Fire Marshal confirms lightning struck the Saxon Lutheran Memorial and Heritage Center Sunday night. Saxon Lutheran Memorial posted to their Facebook page, saying the fire did not spread to other buildings. They also stated everyone involved was safe.

3 weeks ago | wsiltv.com | Brian Wilson

MARION, Ill. (WSIL) The Marion Fire Department was awarded $26,000 for new equipment. That money came from a $4 million grant program by the Illinois State Fire Marshal. The Small Equipment Grant Program helped 178 other fire departments and EMS providers across the state. This funding will be used to purchase "bunker gear," specialized protective clothing for firefighters, designed to protect against heat, flames, and hazards during emergencies.

4 weeks ago | wsiltv.com | Brian Wilson

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) – Carbondale Police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian. It happened March 25 at 7:40 a.m. at the intersection of South Lewis Lane and East Grand Avenue. Officials say the crash involved a juvenile pedestrian and an off-duty Carbondale police officer. The Jackson County Ambulance Service responded to the crash scene.

1 month ago | wsiltv.com | Brian Wilson

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- A lot of us watch, read or listen to things digitally these days. However, an event in Carbondale let people take home some physical media. We’re talking about the Vinyl, Book, and Media Sale at SIU’s Morris Library. On Saturday, people came out to the event, the second day of the sale. Everything from paperbacks to CDs, DVDs, even records were on sale. For more information on Morris Library, you can find it here.

1 month ago | wsiltv.com | Brian Wilson

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (WSIL) -- An upcoming event will remember one of the worst natural disasters our area has ever seen. The Tri-State Tornado stuck parts of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and southwest Indiana, on March 18, 1925. In our area, impacted communities include Gorham, Murphysboro, De Soto, Hurst-Bush, Zeigler, West Frankfort, Eighteen, Parrish, CrossvilleMurphysboro was one of the hardest hit, with nearly 300 people killed, and thousands of buildings destroyed.