Author Archives: TJ Carson
Peoria Police seeking information in Monday evening attempted armed robbery
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police says there's currently no information on a suspect in a Monday evening attempted armed robbery case. Authorities said officers responded to a call from the 4000 block of S...
Jan 10, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Agency study: traffic crashes cost U.S. society $340 billion in 2019
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. auto safety regulators said Tuesday in a landmark report that motor vehicle crashes, which are rising fast, cost American society $340 billion in 2019. In a comprehensive e...
Jan 10, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Traffic is pictured at twilight along 2nd Ave. in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., March 27, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
Bed, Bath & Beyond rebounds in meme-stock rally
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Bed, Bath & Beyond Inc rebounded sharply in high volume trading on Monday amid speculation by retail investors that the struggling home goods seller might be a poten...
Jan 09, 2023 FILE PHOTO: A shopping cart is seen at a Bed Bath & Beyond store in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., June 29, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
Supreme Court seeks U.S. government view on charter school's skirt requirement
(Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday asked President Joe Biden's administration to weigh in on whether the justices should decide whether a publicly funded charter school in North Carolina may ...
Jan 09, 2023 FILE PHOTO: The sun sets on the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
U.S. says traffic deaths fell slightly in first nine months of 2022
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. traffic deaths fell 0.2% in the first nine months of 2022, reversing a sharp rise in the two prior pandemic years when speeding and other unsafe behavior increased, regulato...
Jan 09, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Traffic is pictured at twilight along 42nd St. in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., March 27, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
U.S. watchdog accuses Rep. George Santos of breaking campaign finance laws
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal watchdog on Monday accused newly elected Republican U.S. Representative George Santos of breaking campaign finance laws by concealing funding sources and using donor m...
Jan 09, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Newly elected freshman Rep. George Santos (R-NY), embroiled in a scandal over his resume and claims made on the campaign trail, sits alone in the House Chamber surrounded only by the children of other representatives, on the first day of the 118th Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 3, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
Three men arrested early Sunday morning on attempted burglary charge
PEORIA, Ill. - Three men were arrested by Peoria Police early Sunday morning, one of which was booked for the second straight day. Peoria Police said they responded to a call on E. Armstrong on the OS...
Jan 09, 2023 Breonn Cox-Green, Kendall Fields, Kristopher Alexander (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
ZZ Top to visit Peoria in April
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Civic Center announced on Monday that legendary rock band ZZ Top will be playing in Peoria. The band will visit on April 10th as part of their "Raw Whisky Tour." Tickets will...
Jan 09, 2023 (Peoria Civic Center)
Man taken to Peoria County Jail after Friday traffic stop
PEORIA, Ill. - One man was taken to the Peoria County Jail after a traffic stop on Friday night. Peoria Police said the stop occurred on East Arcadia St. by North Central Avenue. Authorities said a se...
Jan 08, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Illinois officials proclaiming record cannabis sales in 2022
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois officials are toting a record number of cannabis sales in the state in 2022. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation says adult use cannabis dispe...
Jan 06, 2023 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
