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Mt. Vernon shooting: Slain victims ID’d, charges filed
Authorities have announced charges in a weekend shooting in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, that claimed the lives of two people.
One arrested following deadly Mt. Vernon shooting; police still seeking tips
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested, and two victims have been identified following a shooting in Mt. Vernon over the ...
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Citation: Mt. Sterling man arrested after attempting to meet decoy teen in Mt. Vernon
A Mount Sterling man was arrested after he drove to Mount Vernon in an attempt to meet a decoy 14-year-old girl, according to ...
Illinois quick hits: Mount Vernon shooting investigation continues; migrant sanctuary challenge dismissed
Mount Vernon shooting investigation continues Law enforcement agencies are investigating after a shooting in Mount Vernon ...
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UPDATE: Two victims identified, one suspect charged in Mt. Vernon mass shooting
A shooting in Mt. Vernon early Sunday morning left two men dead and five others injured, as investigators continue working to ...
One person dead after Coldstream house fire, Vernon RCMP confirms
Cosnt. Chris Terleski with the Vernon RCMP says the home was completely destroyed and one person inside the house is now ...
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Two Dead: Mt Vernon Police Investigate 7 Gunshot Victims on South 15th
At approximately 12:49 a.m. Sunday, July 27, 2025, officers from the Mt. Vernon Police Department, along with Littons ...
Vernon police warn residents of phone scammer pretending to be officer
Police said anyone who receives such a call should hang up immediately and not provide any personal or financial information.
City of Vernon says it's prepping its budget after elimination of manager
Following the surprise elimination of one City of Vernon manager, the city says it’s preparing for its next budget.
No injuries reported in Vernon fire
No injuries were reported after a fire on Sunday in Vernon, officials said. The fire took place in the basement of a building ...