According to the state of Illinois’ archives, it is believed that 234 people were killed when the tornado slammed into the community, including dozens of children, before pushing on to the northeast.

On March 18, 1925, the Tri-State Tornado struck southeastern Missouri, southern Illinois and southwestern Indiana, resulting in some 700 deaths. The tornado is considered the largest, longest, ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - A house fire in West Frankfort, Illinois blocked traffic on IL-149. West Frankfort Fire Department says crews were called at around 7 p.m. on January 16. They say it ...

The Old King Coal Festival has named John Smith of West Frankfort as the 2025 Old King Coal. John will reign over the ...