Category Archives: Local News

UPDATE: Fatal accident victim identified, suspect arrested
PEORIA, Ill. -- The victim of a fatal accident Sunday night has been identified as 76-year-old Katherine Ware. Peoria Police responded at 10:50 p.m. to the area of Jefferson Ave. and Cass St. regardin...
Kristina Leahy Jun 22, 2020 Midwest Communications

Two shot overnight in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Just before 12 a.m. Monday, Peoria Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 1300 block of W. Jeth Court. "The victim said he was walking home when he was shot. He returned home...
Julia Bradley Jun 22, 2020 Midwest Communications

Early morning fire displaces 12 in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria firefighters were called around 3:20 a.m. Monday to the 2000 block of W. Millman Street on reports of a fire. Fire Battalion Chief Rick Morgan said upon arrival, crews fo...
Julia Bradley Jun 22, 2020 Midwest Communications

Noose found in garage stall of Bubba Wallace
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) - NASCAR says it's investigating the discovery of a noose in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace on Sunday at the NASCAR race in Talladega, Alabama. Wallace is the only full-time Bl...
Julia Bradley Jun 22, 2020 Bubba Wallace waits for the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Stabbing in Peoria leaves one injured
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police confirm a man was stabbed in the leg just after 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the 1600 block of W. Millman. "A female was taken into custody at the scene and arrested for aggravate...
Julia Bradley Jun 22, 2020

Overnight crash leaves one dead in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police confirm a crash reported just before 11 p.m. Sunday claimed one person's life. The accident happened in the 2300 block of SW Jefferson. Police did not indicate how many p...
Julia Bradley Jun 22, 2020 Midwest Communications

Drivers OK after rollover accident in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- Occupants involved in a rollover accident Sunday at 3:00 p.m. by the Sterling Ave overpass. Peoria Fire and Police responded to find an SUV on its top against the overpass fence and an...
Kristina Leahy Jun 21, 2020 Midwest Communications

State COVID roundup 6/21: Illinois reports 658 new cases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The downward trend of less than 700 cases of COVID-19 reported daily continues in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health Sunday reported 658 new cases of the virus. Th...
Kristina Leahy Jun 21, 2020 Midwest Communications

Peoria fire crews respond to early morning kitchen fire
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Firefigher/Paramedics responded Sunday morning around 6:30 for a kitchen fire at an apartment complex at 301 NE. Jefferson. Battalion Chief Rick Morgan said upon arrival, said t...
Kristina Leahy Jun 21, 2020 1470 WMBD/Kristina Leahy

Local COVID roundup 6/21: No new deaths related to virus reported
PEORIA, Ill. -- After several days of multiple deaths related to COVID-19, the Peoria City/County Health Department Sunday reported zero deaths. Two counties in the Tri-County region reported new case...
Kristina Leahy Jun 21, 2020 Midwest Communications



