Category Archives: Local News
Easterseals to honor long-time volunteers at Tribute Dinner next fall
PEORIA, Ill. - Each year, Easterseals of Central Illinois honors individuals who've had an indelible impact on the community with their annual Tribute Dinner. "We celebrate Easterseals, kids and famil...
Julia Bradley Apr 26, 2024 Easterseals of Central Illinois announced on WMBD's "Greg and Dan Show" Friday morning, they'll honor Mark and Jodi Scott at the 33rd Trubute Dinner next fall. (1470/100.3 WMBD-Caleb Kelch)
UTV crash victim at Peoria/Knox County line identified, declared brain dead
PEORIA COUNTY/KNOX COUNTY, Ill. - The victim of a crash between a UTV and pickup truck on Tuesday has been declared brain dead. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says Curtis Campbell, 29, of William...
TJ Carson Apr 25, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Navin Jones' mother receives maximum sentence after pleading guilty in his death
PEORIA, Ill. - The mother of eight-year-old Navin Jones will spend a century behind bars after pleading guilty in relation to his death last year. Stephanie Jones was sentenced to the maximum of 100 y...
TJ Carson Apr 25, 2024 Stephanie Jones (25 News/Pool video)
UPDATE: Man sentenced to 99 years in prison for stabbing death of Peoria doctor in 2021
PEORIA, Ill. - A St. Louis man found guilty in February in the stabbing death of a Peoria doctor three years ago will spend nearly a century behind bars. Robert Ely was sentenced Thursday to 99 years ...
TJ Carson Apr 25, 2024 Robert Ely (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail 2021)
Two people injured after car crashes into Peoria business
PEORIA, Ill. - Two people were taken to a hospital after a vehicle drove into a Peoria building Thursday. 25 News reports the incident occurred at Direct Travel when the elderly woman driving the vehi...
TJ Carson Apr 25, 2024 (25 News)
Disc golfers tackle course at Northwood Park in Morton for major championship this weekend
MORTON, Ill. - The best disc golfers in the world are competing for a prestigious title in Morton this weekend. From Thursday through Sunday, the Professional Disc Golf Association's Champions Cup is ...
TJ Carson Apr 25, 2024 Professional disc golfer Paige Pierce (left) and a caddy watch Missy Gannon prepare to throw a shot at the PDGA Champions Cup at Northwood Park in Morton. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Teenager accused of throwing cat out of moving vehicle near Brimfield released from custody
PEORIA, Ill. - A judge has released from custody a teenager accused of throwing a cat out of a moving vehicle in rural Peoria County. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says the 16-year-old m...
TJ Carson Apr 25, 2024 courtroom gavel
Peoria non-profit fires multiple employees for alleged misuse of gift cards
PEORIA, Ill. - Five employees have been fired from a Peoria non-profit for alleged misuse of client gift cards. Peoria Citizens Community for Economic Opportunity interim president John Edwards announ...
TJ Carson Apr 25, 2024
Peoria firefighters rescue driver from ravine. Here's what we know
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria emergency crews were called to N. Gale Avenue Wednesday night for a vehicle rescue. Fire Battalion Chief Tom Sander said the vehicle was found approximately 20 feet down a ravine...
Julia Bradley Apr 25, 2024 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Two Peoria homes demolished after arson fire. Here's what we know
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria firefighters were called to a structure fire early Thursday morning on W. Smith Street, on reports of neighboring homes on fire. Peoria Fire Battalion Chief Tom Sander said extra...
Julia Bradley Apr 25, 2024 Midwest Communications
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