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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.
Mount Vernon, Ill., mayor says no one talking to police after 2 shot dead, 5 hurt
Shootings took place early Sunday at a "non-sanctioned event" attended by more than 100 to 150 people, mayor says.
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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 ...
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 ...
7 shot Sunday morning at 'non-sanctioned' gathering in Mt. Vernon, Illinois
MT VERNON, Ill. — Two people were fatally shot and several others were injured on Sunday morning at a “non-sanctioned event” ...
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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 ...
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Lawrence County to vote on expanding Mount Vernon Ambulance District
Expanding the Mount Vernon Ambulance District to include Aurora, Marionville, Verona, and Stotts City would increase tax ...
Vernon College cosmetology student earns National Runner-Up title
Rachel Euceda, a cosmetology student from Vernon College, has placed second in the SkillsUSA National Competition, becoming ...
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 ...
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.