Secretary Vilsack Highlights U.S. Agriculture’s Climate Leadership at COP28
The United States’ leadership in climate-smart agriculture and forestry is taking center stage at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) as Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and other U.S. Department of Agriculture officials highlight the U.S. commitment to investing in innovative climate solutions, quantifying and demonstrating results, and sharing resources and solutions with […]
Monmouth-Roseville Titan Boys Basketball Facing Quality Competition Early in the Season

Monmouth-Roseville Titan boys basketball head coach Jake Sottos discusses the good competition his ballclub has been seeing early in the season on the WRAM Morning Show. For the replay of the interview, click HERE
Saturday Night’s Christmas Music Trivia will Benefit Western Illinois Animal Rescue

Tomorrow night (Saturday, December 9th) Western Illinois Animal Rescue will host their Christmas Music Trivia at the Monmouth American Legion. Board Member Jane Berg shares more details: “The guys that do this for us are so much fun, they engage with the audience. We will have a snack table for freewill donations with all sorts […]
After Years of Decline, the Population of Rural America is Growing
For the first time in a decade, the population of rural America is growing again. That’s according to the USDA’s Economic Research Service’s Rural America at a Glance Report, which examines trends such as population, poverty, housing insecurity, and employment in rural America. In the past, this report has seen a decline in rural population, […]
Monmouth’s Communications Director Ken Helms Reminds Residents Not to Call 911 to See if Power is Out
With the recent experienced power outages, City of Monmouth Communications Director Ken Helms reminds residents of waiting or not calling emergency services just to check if the power is out across the area: “If the power goes out, please wait or do not call Public Safety to ask if the power is out across the […]
Don’t Let Yourself Become an Easy Target; Protect Those Purchases
Online shopping has become a mainstay of the Christmas gifting season, meaning packages from online sellers such as Amazon and Ebay arrive at millions of people’s doorsteps every day. However, with this increase of packages coming to your home, also comes an increase in a relatively new form of theft known as porch pirating, involving […]
Safely Use Your Space Heaters This Winter Season
Space heater use increases this time of the year. Monmouth Fire Chief Casey Rexroat says placement of the heaters is crucial in preventing house fires: “You want to make sure and set them away from furniture and curtains, at least three feet away from everything. They project heat out of the front and you don’t […]
OSF Holy Family Auxiliary Honor Loved Ones During Lights of Love Campaign

Annually the OSF Holy Family Auxiliary hosts their Lights of Love campaign, providing an opportunity for individuals to leave a gift in honor and memory of loved ones, and is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Auxiliary, shares Manager of Community Resources Stephanie Hilten: “Our Auxiliary is in the middle of their Lights […]
OSF HealthCare to Hold Blessing, Open House for Radiation Oncology Services
OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center invites you to a blessing and dedication of the new radiation oncology services at 3375 N. Seminary St. on the OSF St. Mary campus at noon Wednesday, December 13. Media members and the public are invited to attend. The blessing will be held in the lobby of the OSF […]
United High School Campus Prepares for Upcoming Boys AND Girls Holiday Tournaments

Story by Kadin Rogers United High School is preparing for a busy day of basketball on Saturday, as the boys and girls basketball teams will be playing games in the United Holiday Tournament this Saturday. Both the girls and boys Red Storm teams are off to hot starts to the 2023-2024 season. The Lady Red […]