Category Archives: Local News
Eric Holder to be keynote speaker at Peoria MLK Luncheon
PEORIA, Ill. - The man described as the third longest-serving Attorney General in U.S. history will be the keynote speaker at a big annual Peoria event. The group Public Employees for Community Concer...
Oct 10, 2022 Ryan J. Reilly / CC
Rivian shares skid after EV maker recalls nearly all vehicles
UPDATED 4:54 P.M. (Reuters) - Shares of Rivian Automotive Inc closed 7.3% lower on Monday after the electric-vehicle maker recalled nearly all its vehicles, heightening investor concerns that the comp...
Oct 10, 2022 The logo of startup Rivian Automotive's is seen at the electric vehicle factory in Normal, Illinois, U.S. April 11, 2022. Picture taken April 11, 2022. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski
Investigation after dead body found in storage unit
MAQUON, Ill. - Law enforcement in Knox County say no arrests have been made yet after a decomposing body was found inside a storage locker Friday night. The Knox County Sheriffs Department was called ...
Oct 10, 2022 (Midwest Communications)
Four juveniles, one adult arrested following late night shooting
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say five people were arrested -- four of them juveniles -- after a shooting Sunday night involving an allegedly stolen car. Police say they tried to pull a vehicle over at...
Oct 10, 2022 (1470 & 100/3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
Man wanted for late night Peoria shooting
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police say they want your help looking for a man who allegedly shot and injured another man late Sunday night. Peoria Police say it started around 10:20 p.m. with a ShotSpotter a...
Oct 10, 2022 (1470 & 100/3 WMBD/Peoria Police 2018)
Gas prices jump another 25+ cents in Peoria area
PEORIA, Ill. - Another significant increase in local gasoline prices in the last week. Both AAA and GasBuddy.com report Peoria-area gas price averages more than 25 cents higher than this time last wee...
Oct 10, 2022 (Illinois Department of Transportation Traffic Camera)
Man faces weapons charge after standoff with police
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man is behind hars after barricading himself inside a residence over the weekend. Peoria Police say they were called to a home on Northeast Madison in the North Valley Saturday...
Oct 10, 2022 (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)
OSF HealthCare releases results from Community Health Needs Assessment
PEORIA, Ill. -- OSF HealthCare is sharing results of its 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment for Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties. The assessment is required every three years by the Patient ...
Oct 10, 2022 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
PPD: Cyclist dead after hit-and-run
PEORIA, Ill. -- Police are confirming a fatal hit-and-run over the weekend near Sheridan and Corrington in Peoria. Officers say they got the call just before 2:15 a.m. Sunday regarding a male lying in...
Oct 10, 2022 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Legendary WEEK-TV weatherman Vic Burnett dies at age 91
PEORIA, Ill. -- Many local residents will be saddened to hear a voice from their childhood has passed on. Well known 25 News weatherman Vic Burnett died Friday. An Air Force veteran during the period ...
Oct 09, 2022
