Tag Archives: knox county

• News

  Illinois drivers – here comes spring construction

  One of the largest spring construction programs in the history of Illinois is about to get underway.
• Crime / News

  Drive-by shooting suspect arrested during a traffic stop

  Five people who were stopped for speeding are now being held in the Knox County Jail; one of them wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting.
• News

  Man killed in Knox County crash

  A man was killed in a car accident Saturday night, February 9, 2013 in Knox County. Investigators found the car…
• News

  Accused murderer in court, cameras allowed

  For family members of accused killer Kai Lefler, 25, of Oneida, Monday’s court appearance left more questions than answers.  “It’s…
• Crime

  Unusual currency stolen from area home

  Area businesses are asked to be on the lookout for anyone trying to spend silver dollars, fifty-cent pieces and two-dollar bills.
• Education / News

  Poverty numbers climb in Knox County

  In Knox County, the poverty rate has topped 20 percent — which means new challenges for charities and schools alike.
• Crime

  Homeless man accused of robbing Galesburg store

  Police said a homeless man used a handgun to rob the Jimmy John’s sandwich shop in Galesburg.
• Crime

  Traffic stop leads to meth bust

  What started as a traffic violation ended with two arrests and a meth bust in Knox County, Illinois.
• Crime

  Galesburg woman charged for fatal hit-and-run

  Police say a 33-year-old woman was intoxicated when the vehicle she drove struck and killed a Knox College student.
• Crime

  Knox County deputy shoots at teen suspect during pursuit

  A pursuit involving a reportedly stolen car ended with a deputy shooting at the vehicle and the driver being arrested after he drove on railroad tracks.
• News

  Donations and volunteers build new Galesburg picnic shelter

  Donated materials and volunteer labor helped reduce the cost to build Galesburg’s new picnic shelter at Kiwanis Park.
• News

  More on 34 for shoppers with 100-mile sale

  It’s going to be shop until you drop in Wataga this weekend. That’s where the Knox County village of about…