Category Archives: Local News
Man jailed for stabbing incident
UPDATED 5:19 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say they had to force their way into a Northwest Peoria home on reports of a stabbing. That report came in to police around 5:15 a.m. Monday near Devonsh...
May 01, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Proposed law would ban traffic stops for items hanging from rear-view mirrors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - You know that air fresher you have hanging from the rear-view mirror of your car? Technically, it's illegal. But, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants to change that...
May 01, 2023 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Peoria gas prices down a few cents from last week
PEORIA, Ill. - It might be a little difficult to believe given that many gas stations in the Peoria area now seem to be hovering close to four dollars a gallon, but two agencies say in a week over wee...
May 01, 2023 Orin Zebest / CC
Retired St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Mike Shannon passes away
ST. LOUIS - One of the most recognizable voices -- and names -- connected with the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team has passed away. The Cardinals say Mike Shannon has died at the age of 83. Shannon ...
Apr 30, 2023 buzbeto / CC
Police: Drunk driver caught with loaded gun
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say officers recovered the fourth gun of the day Friday night after discovering an allegedly drunk driver. Officials say it happened around 9:30 near Indiana and Nebraska,...
Apr 30, 2023 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Fire destroys East Peoria home
UPDATED 10:02 A.M. EAST PEORIA, Ill. - A home in East Peoria had to be torn down after a fire Saturday evening. East Peoria Fire officials say crews were called to the home on Springfield Road near Se...
Apr 30, 2023 (25 News)
Teen arrested following fight, discovery of gun
PEORIA, Ill. - A 14-year-old was taken into police custody after a fight with other juveniles, and the discovery of a gun. Peoria Police say it happened around 6:15 Friday night near McBean and McArth...
Apr 30, 2023 (File-Mike Sabol/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Three arrested, two wanted, following Friday drive-by shooting
PEORIA, Ill. - Three people were arrested, while two more remain wanted, following a shooting incident Friday. It was originally thought someone had been injured after a ShotSpotter alert of 30 rounds...
Apr 30, 2023 Kamerion Causey (left) and Keinno Johnson (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Peoria hosts mulch giveaway on Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria's Public Works Department is giving away free mulch on Saturday, April 27, until 1 p.m., at their facility at 3505 N. Dries Lane. Mulch is available on a first-come, first-serve...
Apr 29, 2023 Tool Dude8mm / CC
Peoria Heights reaches agreement with liquor store
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. -- The Village of Peoria Heights has deferred disciplinary action against a local liquor store for selling alcohol to people under 21, in exchange for the store's commitment to co...
Apr 29, 2023 MWC
