Category Archives: Local News
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...
Will Stevenson 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...
Will Stevenson 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...
Will Stevenson 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...
Will Stevenson 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 ...
Julia Bradley 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...
Julia Bradley 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 ...
Cooper Banks Oct 09, 2022
Tazewell Co. top cops file lawsuit to stop SAFE-T Act
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. -- Top cops in Tazewell County have filed suit to stop the SAFE-T Act from taking effect next year. 25 News reports that Tazewell County State's Attorney Kevin Johnson and Sherif...
Cooper Banks Oct 08, 2022 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Rivian recalls nearly all vehicles made at Normal plant
NORMAL, Ill. --Electric truck and SUV maker Rivian Automotive is recalling thousands of vehicles, nearly all of the vehicles it's produced, in fact, saying there is a loose fastener that could potenti...
Cooper Banks Oct 08, 2022 Greg Gjerdingen / CC
Adult, juvenile arrested after Thursday afternoon shooting
PEORIA, Ill. - Two teenagers are in trouble with the law after gunshots were fired late Thursday afternoon in South Peoria. Peoria Police say it happened at approximately 4:16 p.m. on Smith Street nea...
Will Stevenson Oct 07, 2022 Evan Nettles (1470 & 100.3 WMBD/Peoria County Jail)