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Man dead following crash on I-80 in Scott County
SCOTT COUNTY, Iowa — A man is dead and two others are seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in Scott County. An investigation by the Scott County Sheriff's Office determined that an SUV and a semi-truck were driving eastbound when the semi struck the rear end of the SUV. The SUV went into a ditch where it came to a rest.
Peoria teen faces charges in connection with reckless driving, stolen car, police say
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 15-year-old boy was taken to the Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center for allegedly driving a stolen car recklessly on Peoria’s East Bluff this past weekend. On Saturday, just before 1 a.m. officers saw a vehicle driving reckless in the 1900 block of North...
‘After prom party’ shooting leaves one with life threatening injuries
PEORIA COUNTY (25News Now) - An 18-year-old has life threatening injuries after a shooting at what is being called an “after prom party” in Chillicothe early Sunday morning. Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins says deputies were called to the Valley Lakes Center around 1 a.m. on a report...
Two people taken to an area hospital for collision that overturned one vehicle
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Two people were taken to local hospitals in connection with a two-car accident on North Knoxville Avenue where one person was trapped inside a vehicle. The accident occurred at about 9:10 p.m. Sunday in the 8400 block of North Knoxville Avenue. That’s near the Advanced Auto Parts store and about a block south of Avanti’s on North Knoxville, according to the Peoria Fire Department.
Isolated strong to severe storms possible tonight
PEORIA (25News Now) - Another line of thunderstorms moves in from the west this evening bringing the chance for another night of storms. While the likelihood of severe storms is low there is still a chance of isolated severe thunderstorms for our region. The primary threats include damaging winds exceeding 60mph, large hail and the possibility of isolated tornadoes. Additionally, locally heavy rainfall may pose a risk of flash flooding, especially in urban or poorly drained areas. Make sure you stay weather aware tonight and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Meanwhile, above-normal temperatures are expected to persist throughout the remainder of the week, accompanied by rain chances set to return midweek.
Rainfall summary: Storms bring heavy rain, flash flood warnings to Central Illinois
Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — An unsettled weather pattern has brought multiple rounds of rain and storms to Central Illinois. Very heavy rain fell over portions of the region Saturday night with a few locations receiving more than two inches of rain prompting flash flood warnings for Peoria and surrounding locations.
Sunny, warm and dry the next couple of days
After 3 and a half inches of rain from Friday through Sunday, we get a few breaks from the rain this week. We’ll see sunshine with highs in the upper 70s Tuesday and Wednesday (May 1st), but we could see a few light showers Tuesday night as a weak disturbance pushes through. The next chance of rain is late Thursday into Friday. Right now, the weekend looks sunny, warm and dry for Star Wars Day Saturday and Cinco de Mayo on Sunday.
Peoria County Sheriff lauds ‘proactive’ method of tackling crime within area
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — There was a nearly “wall to wall” police presence last week after two of the area’s biggest agencies simultaneously conducted “directed patrols.”. It wasn’t planned that way, but the end result was officers of the Peoria Police Department and deputies with...
Several nature trails close due to storm damage
PEORIA HEIGHTS (25News Now) - Several trails in the Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights are closed due to storm damage along the paths. Four sections of its trails were taped off to the public on Sunday due to flood damage, which covered the trails with trees and water.
CI Hero: Peoria woman’s nonprofit reaches 25th year; pairs senior animals, people
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Epitomizing central Illinois values by giving back to people and animals alike. “Anybody who’s met Barb would want to carry on her mission,” said volunteer Sarah Kammerer. “She’s just such a lovely human being.”. In the ’90s, Barb Cathey was working...
Thousands of Illinois students descend on Peoria for SkillsUSA competition
PEORIA (25News Now) - Thousands of students from across Illinois were in Peoria for this year’s SkillsUSA elite workforce development competition. The weekend event at the Peoria Civic Center recognized the dedication of schools and students to career and technical education. Students raced one another in more than 100...
Peoria real estate taxes mailed with new payment options
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria County Treasurer’s Office has begun mailing real estate tax payment forms while announcing a new payment system. According to a Peoria Treasurer news release, payments can be made online, in mail, by phone or in person. “Our upgraded payment platform lets property...
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