Every mile brings another postcard scene of Iowa’s river heritage. Buffalo Bill’s hometown sits pretty on the Mississippi’s banks. The Wild West legend’s birthplace draws visitors from around the ...

The 59th Annual Apple Butter Makin' Days kicks off this weekend in Mt. Vernon with a parade, live performances, car and truck ...

Get ready for one of the biggest fall festivals in the area this weekend. Mt. Vernon’s 59th annual Apple Butter Makin’ Days ...

The Apple Valley Town Council recently announced that Todd S. Bodem will replace outgoing Town Manager Doug Robertson as he ...

A Mount Vernon man who allegedly shot a 70-year-old innocent bystander when he opened fire on a rival group has pleaded not guilty. Rodney Solomon, 21, was arraigned in Westchester County Court ...

A memorial vigil for political commentator Charlie Kirk was held in Apple Valley. The event was hosted by the local Christian Conservative group High Desert Patriots and drew about 300 attendees. The ...

Though they billed it as a “soft opening,” the renovated, 139,000-square-foot Mount Vernon Recreation Center drew many admiring oohs and ahs on June 9 when local officials and others cut a red ribbon ...

MT. VERNON, Ill. (WSIL) -- Bargain hunters in Mount Vernon are gearing up for the grand opening of a new Ollie’s store. The store is set to open its doors on Wednesday, October 1, located off Broadway ...

PENDLETON — The path to an outright Hoosier Heritage Conference title is never an easy one. Trying to do so two consecutive seasons is even tougher. When you’re dealing with injuries, including one to ...

At a Mount Vernon event, Donald Trump honored allies like Ben Carson and the late Charlie Kirk while criticizing Joe Biden and progressive policies. Trump praised Carson's conservatism and announced ...

In motion on the first snap of the game, Dominic Baez took the handoff and sprinted through the secondary for an 80-yard touchdown. The star running back accounted for 201 combined yards and a total ...