Williamson, IL

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — A man who called deputies to report stolen property was arrested after authorities discovered he was wanted on multiple warrants, according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded Sept. 1 to the Pittsburg area after Johnathan A. Ross, 38, reported that his property had been stolen. During the investigation, deputies learned Ross had outstanding...

MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — Shawnee Health has opened a new pediatric dental center in Marion aimed at expanding access to specialized care for children across Southern Illinois. The Children’s Dental Center, located at 3115 Williamson County Parkway, is the only pediatric dental facility in Southern Illinois that accepts Medicaid, according to Shawnee Health. Services include treatment under general anesthesia, allowing...

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — A Williamson County woman faces multiple charges after investigators said an online prostitution investigation led to the seizure of about 150 grams of methamphetamine from a rural home. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said investigators began looking into suspected online prostitution activity Aug. 27 after receiving information from another law enforcement agency. Detectives said they...

MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — Shawnee Health will open a new pediatric dental center in Marion aimed at expanding access to specialized dental care for children across Southern Illinois. The Children’s Dental Center, located at 3115 Williamson County Parkway, will be the only pediatric dental facility in Southern Illinois that accepts Medicaid, according to Shawnee Health. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled...

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) – A criminal case involving former Frankfort Community High School Principal Aaron Hill has been resolved with a misdemeanor plea, according to Williamson County court records. Hill pleaded guilty July 15 to battery involving physical contact, a Class A misdemeanor. Prosecutors dismissed the Class 3 felony aggravated battery charge previously filed against him. Hill was sentenced...

HERRIN, Ill., (KBSI) — Two people were arrested after the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Wednesday following a months-long investigation into suspected methamphetamine distribution. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies executed the warrant around 5:05 p.m. Aug. 12 at a home on Court E in Herrin. The investigation began in December 2025 after authorities received information that...

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — More than 1,200 pounds of litter and debris were collected during an inmate work detail along Illinois Route 13 in Williamson County. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office conducted the cleanup Tuesday, Aug. 11, along Route 13 from Division Street in Carterville to Illinois Route 148 near Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois. The sheriff’s office said...

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam involving callers posing as law enforcement officers and demanding money. According to Sheriff Jeff Diederich, the department continues to receive reports from residents who have received fraudulent calls from people claiming to be Williamson County sheriff’s deputies. The scammers reportedly tell victims...

CARTERVILLE, Ill., (KBSI) — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office says there is no ongoing threat after deputies executed a search warrant near Carterville Junior High School. The court-authorized search was completed before students arrived Friday morning. The sheriff’s office said the scene is secure and parents can safely bring their children to school. Deputies remaining in the area are completing...