The Mercer County School District’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit has been taken under advisement by Judge Peter Church. The suit was filed by Bridget Carlson over the 2018 suicide death of her daughter Valerie Carlson. Arguments on the motion…
16 felony charges have been filed against a Viola man in connection with a child porn investigation. A search warrant was conducted this morning at the residence of 44 year old James Eric Haley. He is facing a Class X…
The Mercer and Rock Island County Farm Bureau Young Leader Group hosting an ethanol promotion this weekend. Miranda Biddle says consumers can save some money at the pump on Saturday. Again, that’s Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
A child pornography investigation is underway at a Viola residence. WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor was at the scene this morning (Thursday) and spoke with Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee. State, local and federal authorities arrived in the…
The New Windsor Rodeo celebrates 80-years this weekend. A lot of local families have played a role in continuing the tradition says rodeo board president Bryce Weber. The New Windsor Rodeo parade kicks the weekend off Thursday at 5…
Mercer County Health Department confirmed the first positive indicator of West Nile Virus in Mercer County. This is a reminder to all residents to protect themselves and their families by following some simple and effective steps to prevent mosquito bites.…
A Tennessee man found guilty of a Class 3 felony theft charge in connection with a stolen horse trailer from the Joy area. The verdict was rendered Monday afternoon by Judge Peter Church following a bench trial in Mercer County…
An Aledo man has been sentenced to four years in prison in a burglary case. 47 year old Amos Anderson pleaded guilty to the Class 2 felony last June and received the prison term this week in Mercer County Circuit…
An attorney for the Mercer County School District has filed an objection to WRMJ’s request for extended media coverage in a lawsuit stemming from the death of a 15-year old student in 2018. Extended media coverage allows for cameras and…
The City of Aledo may be closing in on a new city administrator. Mayor Chris Hagloch provided an update earlier this month. The council next meets Monday, Aug. 19. Police Chief Chris Sullivan has been serving as interim city…
