Author Archives: Kristina Leahy
Mayor Kahl confident for East Peoria during State of the City Address
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- Mayor of East Peoria, John Kahl, said that the state of the city is confidence and promise for the city. "I think East Peoria has done a phenomenal job of staying ahead of the cur...
Mar 06, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
PPD asking for help in locating a missing woman
UPDATE: Deborah Whited has been located and is OK. PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police are asking for assistance in locating a missing person. Police were called around 9:45 Thursday morning to the 1200 blo...
Mar 05, 2020
DIOSH Day kicks off at the Civic Center
PEORIA, Ill. -- An event dedicated safety and health with employers and employees is in its 29th year at the Peoria Civic Center. The Downstate Illinois Occupational Safety and Health (DIOSH) Day kick...
Mar 04, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Bloomberg drops out of presidential race
NEW YORK (AP) - Billionaire Mike Bloomberg has ended his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination and has endorsed Joe Biden. It was a stunning collapse for the former New York City mayor, who h...
Mar 04, 2020 (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
East Peoria City Council encourages public input for budget
EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- East Peoria is working on approving the fiscal city budget for 2020-2021. Mayor John Kahl said it is important for the council to hear what the public has to say. "It's tax payer ...
Mar 03, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
ISP District 8 warns community of phone scam
METAMORA, Ill. -- The Illinois State Police is warning the community of a phone scam that has been circling District 8. Public Information Officer Haylie Polistina said the phone number being used to ...
Mar 03, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Peoria Police arrest armed robbery suspect
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police took a suspect into custody Saturday for armed robbery. Police were called Saturday night around 7:00 to South Metro Market, 2421 W. Starr St., for a hold-up alarm, accor...
Mar 02, 2020 Peoria Police Department
Thirty-six Bradley students are studying overseas
PEORIA, Ill. -- Bradley University is keeping in contact with students studying over seas about coronavirus. Currently, 36 Bradley students are studying overseas in 15 different countries. Nathan Thom...
Mar 02, 2020 mwc-Nathan Thomas
Keeping the runways clear of snow
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Airport Authority discussed new options for updated snow brooms to use at Peoria airports during the winter months. Gene Olson, Director of Airports, said the snow brooms are large...
Mar 02, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
33-year-old woman's bond set at $3 million
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. -- Lesli Jett, 33, is facing three counts of first degree murder for the death of 4-year-old Tate Thurman. Jett appeared in Tazewell County Court Friday via laptop, and the judge...
Feb 28, 2020
