Category Archives: Local News
Trump unleashes fury at impeachment enemies at prayer event
WASHINGTON (AP) - At a prayer breakfast in Washington, President Donald Trump has unleashed his fury against those who tried to remove him from office. His comments came as he relished his impeachment...
Feb 06, 2020 President Donald Trump holds up a newspaper with the headline that reads "ACQUITTED" during the 68th annual National Prayer Breakfast, at the Washington Hilton, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
Bed fire damages Peoria home
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria firefighters responded just after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to a home in the 1400 block of N. Douglas on reports of a fire. Fire Battalion Chief Nate Rice said when crews arrived, the...
Feb 06, 2020 Midwest Communications
Peoria crews handle slushy, snowy roads
PEORIA, Ill. -- Thursday morning's commute shouldn't be too bad, according to Sie Maroon with Peoria Public Works. As of 5 a.m. Thursday, Peoria's arterial routes were mostly slushy and wet with some ...
Feb 06, 2020 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
'The Hidden Crime' series: Part 1
SARA SEFRIED: CENTER FOR PREVENTION OF ABUSE by Kristina Leahy It's a crime that hides under the surface of other crimes that occur in the city and the nation. The "Hidden Crime" that many don't even ...
Feb 06, 2020 Midwest Communications/Jack Riley
Vehicle crashes into Pekin Community High School
Pekin Police are investigating an incident that resulted in a vehicle crash at Pekin Community High School. Unconfirmed reports indicated that a man fled from police in a vehicle that ended up crashin...
Feb 05, 2020 MWC-Jeremy Scott photo - WMBD News
Collins: morning drive could be tricky
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Metro saw blowing snow during the front end of Wednesday afternoon's winter blast. Despite an early evening break in the action, news partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck C...
Feb 05, 2020 1470- 100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Not Guilty: Split Senate acquits Trump of impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump won impeachment acquittal Wednesday in the U.S. Senate, bringing to a close only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the cou...
Feb 05, 2020 (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Collins: Expect several inches of snow by Thursday
PEORIA, Ill. -- Another wave of winter weather is expected to hit the Peoria area Wednesday afternoon. News partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins predicts snow will begin falling early Wed...
Feb 05, 2020 Midwest Communications
Open enrollment is underway at Quest
PEORIA, Ill. -- Once a year, Quest Charter Academy in Peoria accepts applications for enrollment for the following school year. The application window typically begins on February 1 and runs for six w...
Feb 05, 2020
Multiple companies respond to Dunlap fire
DUNLAP, Ill. -- Dunlap firefighters Firefighters were called around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday to the 2000 block of W. Blackberry Lane on reports of a garage fire. Within minutes, flames spread from the attach...
Feb 05, 2020 Midwest Communications
