Author Archives: Julia Bradley
Uvalde begins to bury its dead in wake of school massacre
UVALDE, Texas (Reuters) - The grieving Texas town of Uvalde begins laying to rest the 21 school children and teachers who were killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school a week ago, with two fu...
Julia Bradley May 31, 2022 Flowers, toys, and other objects to remember the victims of the deadliest U.S. school mass shooting resulting in the death of 19 children and two teachers, are seen at a memorial at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, U.S. May 30, 2022. REUTERS/Veronica G. Cardenas
Collins: Threat of severe storms late Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. -- It's looking like the Peoria area could see some severe weather late Tuesday. 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins confirms a cluster of potentially severe thunderstorms are expec...
Julia Bradley May 31, 2022 Midwest Communications
Gas prices surpass $5 a gallon in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Central Illinoisans are feeling their share of pain at the pump this holiday weekend, as gas prices surpassed five dollars in some parts of the River City. As of Sunday, prices at the ...
Julia Bradley May 30, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC
U.S. House Speaker's husband arrested on suspicion of drunk driving
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving late on Saturday in Napa County, California after being involved in a two-vehicle crash...
Julia Bradley May 30, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-CA and her husband Paul Pelosi arrive for the formal Artist's Dinner honoring the recipients of the 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 4, 2021. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo
Biden grieves with Texas town as anger mounts over school shooting
UVALDE, Texas (Reuters) -President Joe Biden tried to comfort families in the south Texas town of Uvalde on Sunday after the nation's deadliest school shooting in a decade as federal officials announc...
Julia Bradley May 30, 2022 U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden pay their respects at the Robb Elementary School memorial, where a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in the deadliest U.S. school shooting in nearly a decade, in Uvalde, Texas, U.S. May 29, 2022. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Justice Department to review law enforcement response to Texas shooting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Sunday it will review law enforcement's response to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 children and two teachers, amid grow...
Julia Bradley May 30, 2022 FILE PHOTO: A girl pays respects at the memorial at Robb Elementary school, where a gunman killed 19 children and two adults, in Uvalde, Texas, U.S. May 28, 2022. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo
Motor racing-Ericsson a fifth wheel no more after Indy 500 win
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Coming into the Indianapolis 500, Marcus Ericsson was the fifth wheel on a powerhouse Chip Ganassi Racing all-star lineup of champions and drivers who had already been to Vict...
Julia Bradley May 30, 2022 May 29, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Chip Ganassi Racing driver Marcus Ericsson (8) of Sweden kisses the bricks after he wins the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
PPD: Officer injured in overnight crash
PEORIA, Ill. -- A Peoria Police officer suffered minor injuries after being involved in a crash early Monday morning. Public Information Officer Semone Roth said just before 1:30 a.m., a car ran a red...
Julia Bradley May 30, 2022 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
UPDATED: One person found dead at Summer Camp festival
UPDATE: 5:54 p.m. CHILLICOTHE, Ill. - We're learning more about a man who was found dead at Summer Camp this past Memorial Day weekend. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood identifies the deceased indi...
Julia Bradley May 30, 2022 Highway Patrol Images / CC
LaHood discusses what to do about mass shootings
PEORIA, Ill. -- Addressing the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school this week, 17th District Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) says to combat such violence, a multi-faceted plan is needed. "We...
Julia Bradley May 27, 2022 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)