WSIL-TV (Carterville, IL)

WSIL-TV is the ABC-affiliated television station serving Southern Illinois, Southeastern Missouri, and the Purchase area of Western Kentucky, with its license based in Harrisburg, Illinois. It transmits a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 34 from a transmitter located in Creal Springs, Illinois. The station is owned by Melvin C. Wheeler, LLC, and its studios are situated on Country Aire Drive (IL 13) in Carterville, Illinois. WSIL-TV also operates a full-time satellite station, KPOB-TV, which is based in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and broadcasts a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 15 from a transmitter in the city along US 60/US 67. However, WSIL does not have any offices in Poplar Bluff. In addition, WSIL can be viewed on its digital translator, K10KM-D (channel 10), in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The station features various syndicated programs, including Entertainment Tonight, Ellen, and Rachael Ray.

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Carbondale shooting suspect caught by police

2 days ago | wsiltv.com | Mike Mohundro

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- Carbondale police officers responded to gunshots heard early on the morning of April 18, the 400 block of East Hester Street. Officers said they identified two vehicles fleeing the scene, a Chevrolet Cruze and a Dodge Challenger. During their investigation, police stopped both vehicles and reported finding Quearii Mathis-Jones in one of them. Police said Mathis-Jones had fired shots into the air during a disturbance and had a firearm in her possession.
Names released after four killed in plane crash near Mattoon, Illinois

2 days ago | wsiltv.com | Mike Mohundro

TRILLA, Ill. (WSIL) -- A small single-engine plane crashed near Mattoon, Illinois, on Saturday. The crash happened on County Road 1400 N in Trilla, Illinois (Coles County) on April 19, 2025, at approximately 10:15 a.m., according to Illinois State Police (ISP). ISP reported there were four occupants in the plane at the time of the crash. All four were from Menomonie, Wisconsin, and were pronounced dead at the scene. The Coles County coroner confirmed the following identifications:Ross R.
Police seek info in Carbondale shooting case

2 days ago | wsiltv.com | Mike Mohundro

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- Police in Carbondale responded to a shooting on April 19, 2025, around 8:59 p.m. in the 600-block East Main Street. Officers said they found a person with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Police said the victim reported an argument with a white male in the 200-block of North Wall Street, during which a shot was fired. The victim fled the scene before realizing he had been shot, police detailed. The investigation is ongoing.
Illinois State Police operations recover 243 stolen cars, arrests dozens across the state

3 days ago | wsiltv.com | Mike Mohundro

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Illinois State Police (ISP) are continuing efforts to tackle vehicle theft and hijacking in 2025, utilizing grant funding to target these crimes. The ISP received a $10 million grant for the first fiscal year and an additional $677,000 grant in June 2024 from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council.
Child death investigation underway in White County

3 days ago | wsiltv.com | Mike Mohundro

CARMI, Ill. (WSIL) -- Illinois State Police are investigating the death of a two-year-old child in White County. On April 18, 2025, state police said the White County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the ISP Division of Criminal Investigation. Authorities then activated the Child Death Investigative Task Force to handle the case. The investigation is ongoing and we will provide more details as they become available.
Child on bike hit by car at West Frankfort park; air-lifted to St. Louis

3 days ago | wsiltv.com | Mike Mohundro

WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (WSIL) -- A 9-year-old riding a bike was hit by a vehicle at West Frankfort City Park on Sunday, according to police. The incident occurred on April 20 at 4:47 p.m.The West Frankfort Police Department stated a child sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to St. Louis for treatment. According to police, the driver involved in the incident was not cited. Authorities said they are not investigating the incident any further.
Emergency repairs: I-64 EB to close in Jefferson County starting Tuesday evening

3 days ago | wsiltv.com | Mike Mohundro

MT. VERNON, Ill. (WSIL) -- Eastbound Interstate 64 will undergo an emergency closure starting Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m.The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office shared information about the upcoming closure. During the closure, traffic will be redirected at the Centralia 61 exit. The alternate route will guide drivers onto U.S. Highway 51 southbound, continuing to Illinois Highway 15 east, and then to Interstate 57.
One sent to hospital with multiple stab wounds, suspect at large

3 days ago | wsiltv.com | Mike Mohundro

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (WSIL) -- Local officials are investigating a stabbing at the AC Brase Arena in Cape Girardeau, on April 20, where a man suffered multiple stab wounds. Cape Girardeau Police said officers responded around 10 p.m. to the 400 block of Kiwanis Drive. They said they found the victim with injuries consistent with being stabbed. Witnesses told police about an argument between two individuals which escalated.
Tornado watch extended for eastern portion of southern Illinois and western Kentucky

3 days ago | wsiltv.com | Mike Mohundro

A tornado watch has been extended to the western portion of Illinois and western Kentucky. The National Weather Service issued the tornado watch at 9:50 p.m. through to 4 a.m. on April 21. Tornadoes, hail and damaging winds up to 70 mph are possible. The tornado watch has been extended for Hamilton, Saline, White, Edwards, Wabash, Hardin, Pope and Massac Counties in Illinois. It is also in effect for the entire coverage area in western Kentucky.
Storms to move through region, damaging winds and potential tornadoes are the biggest threat

3 days ago | wsiltv.com | Mike Mohundro

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) — All eyes are on the weather this evening as a system is pushing through our region. In the next several hours, a line of severe storms will be pushing through southeast Missouri and into Illinois. A Tornado Watch has been issued for southeast Missouri, parts of southern Illinois and a portion of western Kentucky until 11 p.m. tonight. CARTERVILLE, Ill.