La Salle-Peru relied on good rebounding and lockdown defense to get out to an early lead and hold it throughout, snapping their three-game losing streak with one of the most complete efforts of their season against Ottawa in a 55-37 road win.

Putnam County graduate Ava Hatton had a triple-double for IVCC, plus more results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

Two Ottawa residents would face long prison sentences if convicted for a Tuesday drug bust that yielded 9 ounces of methamphetamine and an ounce of cocaine.

The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to explore trap-and-release as a means of dealing with the overpopulation of feral cats.

The Ottawa girls basketball team used a 3-pointer from senior Mary Stisser in the final minutes to take the lead and held on for a 30-25 Interstate 8 Conference win over rival La Salle-Peru at Kingman Gym on Saturday afternoon.

L-P's Aiden McCray advanced to the final day of the state bowling tournament, plus more results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

A La Salle man was been arrested on La Salle County warrants for arson and home repair fraud.

La Salle County investigators have apprehended a resident of western Illinois who allegedly traveled to La Salle County to meet a minor.

Despite slow starts, top-seed Woodland and No. 2 seed Marquette eventually earned quarterfinal triumphs on Monday at the 99th Tri-County Conference Boys Basketball Tournament in R.M. Germano Gymnasium at Putnam County High School in Granville.