Author Archives: Kristina Leahy
10 new recruits for PPD
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Police Department swore in 10 new recruits Monday, increasing those sworn in to the department to 216. A large crowd of family and friends gathered to witness the new recrui...
Jan 13, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Peoria snow and ice fighters are ready and rolling
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria snow plows began their round the clock shifts at 7:00 a.m. Saturday in preparation for the mixed bag of winter weather. Sie Maroon with Peoria Public Works said they are out pre...
Jan 11, 2020 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Iran admits it shot down jetliner by mistake
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran says its forces accidentally shot down the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed earlier this week, killing all 176 aboard. The government had repeatedly denied Western accusations ...
Jan 11, 2020 (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
Collins: rain, freezing rain, and snow moving in Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. -- A collage of winter weather tricks will hit the Peoria area on Saturday. 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins said that rain will continue until around 10:00 a.m. or early afterno...
Jan 11, 2020 Midwest Communications
Wisconsin fugitive apprehended in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- A man wanted in Wisconsin was arrested in Peoria. On Friday, members of the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force received information on the whereabouts of Shavonte Thompson. The...
Jan 10, 2020 Midwest Communications
The Central Illinois Auto Show kicks off Friday
PEORIA, Ill. -- For the first time in 31 years, the Central Illinois Auto Show is being held in January. Mike Bowermaster, General Manager of Bob Lindsey Honda, said it is exciting to host the event e...
Jan 10, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Community members gather to learn about Lights On, Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Manual High School was buzzing with community members Thursday evening to learn how they can help with Lights On, Peoria. Lights On, Peoria is a $3.4 million grant funded by the Depart...
Jan 09, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Manual graduate visits Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- A graduate of Manual High School returned for a visit for the first time in 35 years. Dr. Marquita Furness Davis, the Deputy Director of Early Learning for the Bill & Melinda Gates...
Jan 09, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
PFD announces Keep the Wreath Red results
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria saw 13 fire related incidents during the fire department's Keep the Wreath Red Campaign in December 2019. Division Chief Stan Taylor said five of the fires were working fires. "...
Jan 08, 2020 Peoria Fire Central
January serves as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. -- The new year is here, and the Tazewell County Health Department is reminding the community that January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. More than 11,000 women in the Unite...
Jan 06, 2020 (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
