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Democrat Brenda DeSpain and Republican Ashley Greger are competing to become Pike County clerk and recorder as recordkeeping, payroll and transparency issues draw attention.

Boyd Memorial Hospital and Greene County officials remain divided over funding for ambulance service, with the current agreement ending November 9 and the hospital warning of possible reductions.

Former Paynesville resident Travis Bowser found guilty October 15 of 13 counts involving sexual offenses against minors in Pike County, Missouri.

Pike County's Finance Committee recommended a three-year electricity-supply contract, reviewed unsettled budget and sales-tax questions and approved more than $120,000 in bills Tuesday evening.

A Griggsville woman has been arrested on two first-degree murder counts and one attempted murder count after investigators alleged a July head-on crash on U.S. 54 near Atlas Hill was intentional.

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff's Department released its weekly jail booking report October 20, covering October 12 through October 18. The report includes several significant criminal allegations. Eli Anthony Campbell, 19, of Pittsfield, was booked October 13 by Pittsfield police on a grooming allegation and was listed as released October 15. Thomas E. Roche, 56, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was booked October 14 on charges listed as aggravated assault, retail theft,

Louisiana police warn Country Colorfest vendors and local businesses after a movie-prop $100 bill was discovered.

Documents from the Pike County clerk clarify the basis for a $45,786.76 IMRF accelerated payment and the office’s committee-attendance policy.

Two off-duty lifesaving responses and outstanding investigative work helped earn Austin Priest his second straight Illinois Conservation Police Officer of the Year honor.

BARRY, Ill. — The Western School District lifted a precautionary soft lockdown Monday morning after investigating an overnight report involving a concerning private social media post directed at Western Junior High School. School officials said the district learned of the concern overnight and placed both campuses under a soft lockdown as a precaution. The district restricted visitors and searched student bags as they entered the building. Additional Pike County sheriff's dep

MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — A veteran Dot Transportation driver with more than four decades behind the wheel has earned a place among the nation's most accomplished foodservice truckers. Steven “Taco” McDonald, 68, was inducted into the International Foodservice Distributors Association's 2026 Truck Driver Hall of Fame, recognizing a long career marked by service and safe driving. The association lists McDonald, of Dot Transportation Inc., among its 2026 honorees with 33 years o

TROY, Mo. — A Troy resident faces first-degree robbery and armed criminal action charges stemming from a May 26, 2026, meeting arranged through an online sale, according to details attributed to a Troy Police Department probable cause statement and Lincoln County court filings. Investigators allege the seller entered the back seat of a vehicle expecting to complete a transaction when three people instead took his belongings at gunpoint. Chase Steven Murphy is accused of point

Outside attorneys in a property tax appeal and a $215,000 difference in reported county sales tax receipts prompt calls for answers.

Meet Donnie Anstedt, discover the ever-changing treasures at Pike County Collectibles, and shop special Fall Pickin Days deals this weekend, including Sunday.

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Sometimes the most important thing a community can offer someone who is struggling is a place where they know they aren't alone. That's the idea behind Chain Breakers Recovery Group, a Pittsfield-area organization helping people struggling with addiction find encouragement, understanding and a path toward rebuilding their lives. The group uses a peer-to-peer support approach built around the principles of 12-step recovery. Participants are encouraged to

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pike County Board voted Wednesday evening, October 14, to pursue competing bids for both property and casualty coverage and employee health insurance for 2027 following disputes involving the county’s current insurance arrangements. The board voted 6-0 to direct Squire Insurance Agency of Pleasant Hill to seek property and casualty quotes, including a possible renewal with the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust, known as ICRMT. Members cited the

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Pike County officials are working toward a 2027 budget that would avoid an increase in the county’s overall property tax levy, even as the county faces pressure from insurance costs and other operating expenses. During the October 14 County Board meeting, members discussed the financial implications of renewing insurance coverage and seeking alternative bids. Board leadership has identified a zero-percent levy increase as a goal rather than a final adopte

The latest Pike County jail report covers October 5–11 and includes an October 12 booking, with arrests on battery, weapons, drug and theft allegations.

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — For half a century, Niebur Funeral Homes has stood beside Pike County families through some of life’s most difficult moments. What began in 1976 as a hometown funeral home at 530 West Adams Street in Pittsfield has grown into a trusted local institution, with the addition of the Barry chapel in 2003. The story of Niebur Funeral Homes is also the story of Mike and Jennifer Niebur and the tradition of personal service they built together. Mike was a seventh-g

MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — A new downtown mural is celebrating the promise of small-town life with a colorful display of flowers and the words BIG DREAMS GROW HERE. The completed artwork near the Brown County courthouse features towering sunflowers and other bright flowers. Artist Troy Freeman created the mural as part of efforts to bring more public art to Mount Sterling. Action Brown County hopes to continue adding murals in the years ahead, bringing residents and visitors more