A trial date has now been set in Clinton County, Illinois for Ray Tate. The Hopkinsville Kentucky man and former Lawrence County resident was in court this week and both Tate's public defender and the Clinton County States Attorney told the presiding judge that they were prepared for trial. Trial date is scheduled for Monday September 16th. Tate is charged with multiple counts of Aggravated Kidnapping, Home Invasion, Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, Aggravated Unlawful Restraint, Residential Burglary, Aggravated Possession of Stolen Firearms and Aggravated Battery. Those charges stem from a crime spree by Tate after he killed Wayne County Sheriffs Deputy Sean Riley in December of 2021 and fled the scene west into Missouri and then back into Clinton County where he was captured. He is currently serving a life sentence without parole for the Riley death.
Sumner election petitions available
New housing subdivision moving forward in Vincennes
Parkside Elementary will open next week
Restaurant at Red Hill State Park under new ownership
Bridgeport Water boil order lifted
Lawrence County Chamber recognizes Salyers; have begun executive director search
Lawrence County Board hears about data centers and the county jail
Parkside Elementary opening delayed again
Knox County's Clayton Newton earns honors at the Indiana State Fair
Indiana launches emergency program for veterans impacted by historical flooding
Illinois State Police deploy new Bicycle Response Team
Flood warning continues for Wabash River at Vincennes; eastern Lawrence County (ILL.) flooding possible
IDOT teaming with GWRPC to get public travel input
Indiana Gov. Braun secures federal assistance, provides update on statewide storm response
Lawrenceville receives federal E.P.A. report on public water system
Knox County tornado assessment issued by the NWS
