Most local fire departments were busy in 2024, with some reporting calls climbed by more than half. But was the spike in activity because of more structure fires?

The city of La Salle will receive a $650,000 grant for the rehabilitation of 10 homes within the city limits.

The Marshall-Putnam County Fair announced on Tuesday that country music star Randy Houser will be performing at the fair on Thursday, July 17 in Henry.

The Mendota boys basketball team overcame a 12-point deficit to beat Hall and more basketball and swimming results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Josiah Mitchell scored 19 points off the bench to lead Sycamore, which was playing without Isaiah Feuerbach, to a 62-53 wire-to-wire win over La Salle-Peru on Tuesday.

The La Salle-Peru girls basketball team rallied from a nine-point deficit in the second half only to lose 44-41 to Geneseo on a late 3-pointer.

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The La Salle-Peru boys basketball team traveled to Sycamore Tuesday to take on the Spartans in an Interstate 8 Conference matchup.

High school students are invited to youth leadership training 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Drive.

Rita Self has resigned as Henry-Senachwine volleyball coach after leading the Mallards for 17 years over two stints.