Category Archives: Local News
Three injured after crash Tuesday morning in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Three people were treated at a local hospital after a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Peoria. A Peoria Police spokeswoman says the three-vehicle accident occurred in the area of ...
Dec 05, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Woman arrested for West Peoria drive-by shooting
WEST PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins says a Peoria woman is jailed on suspicion of committing a drive-by shooting in West Peoria. Watkins says 31-year-old Tyrea Neely was arrested o...
Dec 05, 2023 Tyrea Neely (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Final list of cuts could be announced this week at Bradley Univeristy
PEORIA, Ill. - One student at Bradley University says tensions are "ramped up" as the university prepares this week to announce the final list of cuts to academic programs, in order to cut a $13 milli...
Dec 05, 2023 (File-25 News)
Alleged drunk driver causes crash Saturday on Murray Baker Bridge
PEORIA, Ill. - An alleged wrong-way driver was allegedly drunk when he caused a crash on the Murray Baker Bridge. That's according to Illinois State Police, who says the crash happened before 10:30 Sa...
Dec 05, 2023 Midwest Communications
Guinea pig and rats die, while other animals and humans survive, after Peoria house fire
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Fire officials say 15 rats and a guinea pig died, while 14 birds, two dogs, one cat, and two humans all survived a house fire Monday evening. Peoria Fire says the blaze causing $...
Dec 05, 2023 (File-Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Man arrested in relation to Peoria's 25th homicide of 2023
PEORIA, Ill. - A suspect in what is Peoria's 25th homicide of 2023 was arrested on Saturday, but is not currently in police custody. A Peoria Police spokeswoman says 29-year-old Robert Lee Hunter, Jr....
Dec 04, 2023 (Midwest Communications)
Dream Center Peoria approved to purchase Washington home aimed at supporting teen mothers
WASHINGTON, Ill. (25 News) - Dream Center Peoria is moving forward with its program aimed at giving teen mothers a place to go. 25 News reports Tazewell County has given the go-ahead to Dream Center t...
Dec 04, 2023 (25 News)
Washington mayor declines to run for State Senate seat after previously announcing candidacy
WASHINGTON, Ill. (25 News) - The mayor of Washington will not make a run for higher office in Springfield. 25 News reports that Gary Manier has decided to not run for the State Senate 53rd District se...
Dec 04, 2023 (File-Julia Bradley/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria High football coach leaving to take job in Florida. Here's what we know
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria High School will need to find a new football coach. Current coach Tim Thornton announced on his Facebook page Monday that he will be leaving to work with a former assistant coach...
Dec 04, 2023 (25 News)
House in Pekin likely a total loss after early Monday morning fire
PEKIN, Ill. (25 News) - A Pekin home is likely being described as a "total loss" after a fire this (Monday) morning. Firefighters were called to the home at Parkway Lane and State at around 6:30 A.M. ...
Dec 04, 2023 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
