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Former Vernon business owner pleads guilty in $1.3M healthcare fraud case
Former Vernon business owner Jacqueline Pelphrey pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud, admitting nearly $1.3 million in losses from false insurance claims.
Pink Bingo Night returns to Vernon Downs Oct. 22
Pink Bingo Night returns to Vernon Downs on Oct. 22 to raise money for local breast cancer patients and cancer research in Central New York.
Political newcomers vying for 51st District state House seat
The 51st District includes all or part of Barrington, Kildeer, Deer Park, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods, Inverness, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, and Rolling Meadows.
Week 6: Texas high school football scores & highlights
DAINGERFIELD 35, HOOKS 70 BECKVILLE 42, WASKOM 13 JACKSONVILLE 24, KILGORE 42 TENAHA 28, OVERTON 70 PEWITT 56, UNION GROVE 22 QUEEN CITY 34, REDWATER 50 PINE TREE 42, PALESTINE 10 Plays of the Week OTHER SCORES: NEW BOSTON 35, HUGHES SPRINGS 33 HARLETON 35, ORE CITY 15 LINDEN-KILDARE 28, MERRYVILLE 36 (THURSDAY) MT VERNON […]
Late score boosts Mount Vernon over East Newton
Mount Vernon utilized a late score to find a win over East Newton. Check out the highlights!!
Heritage Hills picks up a victory over Mt. Vernon
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (WEHT) — The Heritage Hills Patriots beat the Mount Vernon Wildcats, 25-7. The Patriots will face North Posey next week, while the Wildcats go up against Washington.
Presentation on proposed development by Emplify Health in Viroqua Business Park sparks debate about the future of local healthcare
Sept. 26, 2026 by TIM HUNDT VIROQUA, Wis. — A proposed healthcare expansion in Viroqua has moved to a key municipal committee, as local consumers continue to wonder what the shifting relationship between Vernon Health and Emplify Health will mean for their access to medical care. The Viroqua Business Park Commission met Wednesday, September 23, […]
Unique mural painted on Mount Vernon real estate business building
MOUNT VERNON — Real estate and the "Final Fantasy" franchise might not typically go hand-in-hand, but that didn't stop Dominic Pettruzzelli when designing a mural for his business.
Iowans, business owner react to Sunday's flooding in Marion, Cedar Rapids
KGAN CBS 2 and KFXA Fox 28 provide local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Cedar Rapids and nearby towns and communities in the Corridor and throughout eastern Iowa, including Iowa City, Waterloo, Dubuque, North Liberty, Coralville, Marion, Morengo, Williamsburg, Washington, Tiffin, Tipton, Solon, Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Central City, Urbana, Independence, Manchester, Dyersville, Oelwein, Cedar Falls, Waverly, Evansdale, Guttenberg, West Union, New Hampton, Decorah, Waukon, Maquoketa, Sigourney, Fairfield, Grundy Center, La Porte City, Dysart, Fayette, Elkader, Strawberry Point and Belle Plaine.
Welcome to Pirate Pete’s
Pirate Pete’s Family Entertainment Center has opened in Mount Vernon after relocating from Marion, bringing arcade games, laser tag, dining and party rooms to 1...
Wisconsin health officials hopeful encouraging measles vaccination can stop growing outbreak
On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced two new measles cases in Vernon County, including one in a person visiting the county from out of state.
WATCH: Vernon College volleyball opens conference play vs Ranger
The Chaparrals started the 2026 season cold - winning just one game in their pre-conference schedule.
Vernon County Health Department targets vaccine hesitancy with new grant as measles cases emerge nearby
Sept 7, 2026 By TIM HUNDT VIROQUA Wis. – In a bid to combat dropping immunization rates and address a recent public health threat close to home, the Vernon County Board of Supervisors has approved a federal grant to fund a targeted vaccine education campaign. The decision comes as the county’s public health officials spearhead […]
Mount Vernon Teens Can Apply for $1,000 Mental-Health Project Grants
Fairfax County is offering grants of up to $1,000 for youth-planned mental-health and suicide-prevention projects. Applications are due Sept. 14.
Labor unions are growing nationwide, but where depends on state politics
Sept. 7, 2026 By Kevin Hardy, Wisconsin Examiner Labor union membership continues to climb in the United States, though the increase remains sharply divided by the politics of individual states. Last year, the nation added more than 411,000 union members — the largest annual growth since 2008, according to a study published just ahead of […]
Vote by Vernon Health Board to remain independent marks shift in healthcare landscape for Viroqua, Vernon County
Sept. 5, 2026 VIROQUA, Wis. – The recent decision by the Vernon Health Board of Directors to not pursue an affiliation with Emplify Health was either a bold move to protect local independence for a small rural organization or a choice that sets up difficult challenges that could result in direct competition from an outside […]
Vernon Health announces new Soldiers Grove space to expand access to care
Sept. 5, 2026 VIROQUA, Wis. — Vernon Health announced plans to move into a new facility in Soldiers Grove, a step officials said would expand access to care for residents of Soldiers Grove and surrounding communities. The move continued Vernon Health’s commitment to providing care closer to where patients live. Officials said the new location […]
Cards and collectibles shop opens in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — A new place to buy and sell trading cards and play games with friends opened Tuesday in Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard shares her remarkable health journey
Mount Vernon's mayor celebrates surviving 2 serious health challenges
MV Fall Fest announces 2026 entertainment lineup
Lit will headline Mount Vernon Fall Fest on Sept. 26, closing two days of free downtown concerts that also include country tribute acts, The Rewinds and White T...
MVNU launches online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has launched its Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP), a graduate program featuring fully online coursework and extensive clinical training to prepare the next generation of skilled speech-language pathologists. Offered through MVNU’s College of Adult and Professional Studies, the program prepares students to diagnose and treat a […]
Division Street Bridge painting project with varying impacts on west Mount Vernon businesses
About two months after the painting of the Division Street Bridge in Mount Vernon began and traffic was limited to westbound only, the project’s impacts on businesses have varied.
Knox Community Hospital signs non-binding letter of intent to join Kettering Health
MOUNT VERNON – Knox Community Hospital announced today it has signed a non binding letter of intent to join Kettering Health, a non-profit healthcare system in western Ohio. The agreement begins the next phase of a process focused on strengthening local access to care and investing in Knox Community Hospital’s future. “Throughout this evaluation, our […]
Heritage Days celebrates America’s 250th
The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group and Heritage Days Committee invite residents and visitors to celebrate Heritage Days 2026 with two days of family fun, live entertainment and community traditions honoring America's 250th anniversary on July 10-11.
Heartland business collecting donations for tornado victims
As the community of Mount Vernon begins to move forward, one local business is stepping up in an effort to aid those impacted by Sunday’s deadly tornado.
Music in the Parks returns this Wednesday
Music in the Parks is returning to Vernon County for its sixth season.
Mr. Basketball, Miss Basketball share unique distinction as state champions
Indiana All-Star week: Mr. Basketball Luke Ertel of Mt. Vernon and Miss Basketball Gracyn Gilliard of Center Grove the rare double state champion duo.
High school sports results for Friday, May 1, 2026
FRIDAY’S RESULTS Baseball NON-SECTION Belle Vernon 4, Yough 0 Brashear 16, Sto-Rox 1 Central Catholic 9, North Catholic 5 Eden Christian 5, Quaker...
High school sports results for Friday, April 24, 2026
FRIDAY’S RESULTS Baseball NON-SECTION Armstrong 9, North Catholic 6 Avonworth 4, DuBois 1 Beaver 5, Mohawk 3 Belle Vernon 9, Mount Pleasant 2 Fort...
Biggest draft bust for every NFL team: The picks franchises still regret
From can't-miss prospects to cautionary tales, a team-by-team look at the draft decisions that aged the worst
Giant golden spiders could spread this summer, experts downplay health risk
Joro spiders, which have 4-inch leg spans, are spreading across the eastern U.S., and Penn State says they could reach Pennsylvania. Experts say not to panic, as they're shy and rarely bite.
Mt. Vernon withstands 'nightmare' scenario, punches ticket to state finals
Luke Ertel was on the bench with four fouls as Mt. Vernon's lead slipped. He returned to help Marauders punch ticket to state.
Farmers and rural community members can access free mental health resources
KGAN CBS 2 and KFXA Fox 28 provide local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Cedar Rapids and nearby towns and communities in the Corridor and throughout eastern Iowa, including Iowa City, Waterloo, Dubuque, North Liberty, Coralville, Marion, Morengo, Williamsburg, Washington, Tiffin, Tipton, Solon, Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Central City, Urbana, Independence, Manchester, Dyersville, Oelwein, Cedar Falls, Waverly, Evansdale, Guttenberg, West Union, New Hampton, Decorah, Waukon, Maquoketa, Sigourney, Fairfield, Grundy Center, La Porte City, Dysart, Fayette, Elkader, Strawberry Point and Belle Plaine.
Chris Cobos expands soil, water conservation science in Rollings Plains
Chris Cobos is the Texas A&M AgriLife Research environmental soil scientist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Vernon.
Underground fire aftermath still hurting downtown business: ‘We’ve had to leave Charles Street to make money’
More than a year after an underground fire shut down part of Charles Street near Mount Vernon, nearby businesses say the disruption continues to hurt foot traffic and deliveries.
Top 10 plays of the week
Tobin McDuff brings you the top 5plays from around Texoma sports for the week ending on February 8, 2026. 5. Brenna Briles | Forestburg4. Jariyis Williams | Munday3. Jorge Olivera | Vernon College2. Kayden Shaw | Henrietta1. Emma Jones | Henrietta
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital named to Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 List
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was recognized as one of the top-performing hospitals in the nation in the Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list.
‘Choosing Pennsylvania’: Officials offer details on plan for agri-business in Muncy
New Jersey-based agri-business manufacturer has purchased a Muncy facility and anticipates 69 new full-time jobs with possible expansion of its staff to eventually create hundreds of jobs once the plant begins operation in a year. Officials with Farmplast LLC of Parsippany, Wednesday joined state Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Brent Vernon, senior Project, and Account Management […]