Author Archives: Dalton Kemper
Michael Bloomberg launches Democratic presidential bid
NEW YORK (AP) - Michael Bloomberg is running for president. The former New York City mayor, one of the richest men in the world, formally joined the Democratic presidential field on Sunday. The 77-yea...
Nov 24, 2019 AP Photo/John Locher
House fire Saturday determined to be arson
PEORIA, Ill. -- An investigator dispatched to a house fire on W. Wiswall Saturday determined the cause to be arson. Peoria Firefighters/Paramedics were dispatched to 2206 W. Wiswall Saturday around 2:...
Nov 24, 2019 Midwest Communications
Three shot, one killed Saturday night in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Three people were shot and one of them was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday night at a home in the 4000 block of W. Virden Ct. Further information gathered by Peoria Police indica...
Nov 24, 2019
Peoria Park District prepares for legalized marijuana
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Park District Board of Trustees discussed changes at the board meeting Wednesday night to the Conduct Ordinance of the Park District in preparation for legalized marijuana o...
Nov 21, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Dalton Kemper
Peoria Rivermen continue strong start to season
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- After suffering a shootout loss on Friday night, the Peoria Rivermen bounced back on Saturday night with a 3-2 win against the Evansville Thunderbolts. The Rivermen scored all thre...
Nov 17, 2019 Photo Credit: Peoria Rivermen
Veterans Day events and closures for Monday, Nov. 11
PEORIA, Ill. (WEEK) -- Veterans Day is Monday, November 11 and several organizations and area businesses are hosting events to recognize and honor veterans through ceremonies, parades and free meals. ...
Nov 10, 2019 AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite
Accident involving extrication Saturday evening
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria fire companies responded to a two vehicle accident at 4:22 p.m. Saturday at 2600 W. Forrest Hill. Upon arrival, first responders found that one vehicle was on its side with the ...
Nov 10, 2019 Midwest Communications
AmeriCorps NCCC team helps Peoria Park District
PEORIA, Ill. -- Since September, a group of nine young adults from various locations across the United States have been working with the Peoria Park District. The group works for AmeriCorps NCCC. NCCC...
Nov 09, 2019 Dalton Kemper/1470WMBD
Peoria Park District proposes 2020 budget
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Park District presented the 2020 budget to the Board of Trustees at Wednesday night's board meeting. Some slight increases in fees are among the changes proposed to the Boar...
Nov 06, 2019 1470-100.3 WMBD/Dalton Kemper
Peoria Rivermen make history Saturday night
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Rivermen made history in two different areas Saturday night when they defeated the Macon Mayhem 3-0. The win against the Mayhem put the Rivermen's record at 5-0. It's the fi...
Nov 03, 2019 Photo Credit: Peoria Rivermen
