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1 Killed in Fiery Freeway Crash on 105 Freeway in South Los Angeles
SOUTH LOS ANGELES, May 3 (KNN) — At least one person has died as a result of a fiery traffic collision late Thursday night on the 105 Freeway in the Athens area within South Los Angeles. California Highway Patrol’s West Los Angeles officers responded to reports of a stalled...
Mason County son sentenced to 55 years for killing his father
GOOFY RIDGE, Ill. (WMBD) — A Mason County man was sentenced 55 years in prison Thursday for killing his father in March 2023. Paul A. Harris, 43, whose last known address was listed in court records as being in Topeka, was found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the March 2023 death of 69-year-old Paul D. Harris.
Five rescued after car drove into Springfield pond
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Five people were safely rescued in Springfield on Tuesday when their car ended up in a pond. The accident happened around 7:15 p.m. in the area of Veterans Parkway and Jefferson Street. Chief Ed Canny said the driver of the car appears to have experienced a medical situation, which caused the […]
New Springfield-area hospital grades released: Two get C's, two get D's
A national nonprofit watchdog organization has released their bi-annual hospital report card and certain Springfield hospitals received a barely passing grade. As a parent, would you be upset to see your child’s report card filled with C’s and D’s? That's the grade Springfield hospitals were rated on safety, quality, and resource use from The Leapfrog Group.
‘This was a very rare and catastrophic event for the state:’ NWS, ISP reflect on deadly I-55 dust storm crash one year later
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – When drivers traveled on I-55 south of Springfield on May 1, 2023, they faced more than just typical traffic: a wall of dust blanketed the highway. “In my experience, I have seen certain instances such as this,” said Ryan Starrick, Illinois State Police (ISP) southern region command major. “That would […]
Bill expanding LIHEAP eligibility passes out of Illinois Senate committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill moving in Springfield would allow more people to get help from the Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The plan would expand LIHEAP eligibility to people living in subsidized housing and individuals spending no more than 30% of their household income on rent.
Springfield man opens new business to keep his fiancée's memory alive
Lauren Appelt knew her way around French pastries, but her dream was mini donuts – the kind found at state fairs across the country. Johnnie O’s Mini Donuts’ fire engine red food truck has been spotted around Springfield since April 18. “This was her dream,” Appelt's fiancée,...
Editor of the Petersburg Observer Jane Cutright, the enduring force behind Menard County's local paper
Jane Cutright is the owner of the Petersburg Observer, a newspaper catering to the Menard County area. Cutright spoke to Community Voices about how she joined her family’s business and the challenges her paper faces in an increasingly digitalized world.
A year after guilty verdict, no sentencing in sight for ex-ComEd leaders
(The Center Square) – When a jury convicted four former Commonwealth Edison leaders and lobbyists in a corruption case centered around a top state lawmaker, they hoped to send a message to Springfield that corruption wouldn’t be tolerated. “We’re tired of political corruption,” juror Amanda Schnitker Sayers said after weeks of testimony and days of […]
Springfield PD responding to pedestrian vs car crash
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Springfield Police Department is responding to a crash on North Cedarbrook Avenue Thursday night. The crash on the 1300 block of North Cedarbrook Avenue occurred at approximately 8:31 p.m. An emergency responder on the scene told OzarksFirst that a person was hit by a car. The pedestrian received only minor injuries […]
Illinois Peace Officer Memorial sculpture unveiled in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Loved ones and leaders gathered at the Illinois Police Officer Memorial Sculpture at the state capitol on Thursday. The service included a tribute to Chicago officers Andres Vasquez Lasso and Areanah Preston, both of whom lost their lives while on the job in 2023. Four other officers...
Teen charged with six felonies for allegedly firing shots in Columbia
An Illinois man was charged Wednesday with six felonies for allegedly shooting from a vehicle over the weekend on Paris Road. The post Teen charged with six felonies for allegedly firing shots in Columbia appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Controversial Illinois elections bill heads to Pritzker’s desk
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - The Illinois state Senate passed legislation Thursday changing certain election laws and putting three non-binding referendum questions on the Nov. 5 ballot. The move furthered controversy in Springfield a day after the House passed the bill. All Republicans in both chambers voted “present” protesting the how the...
Fiestas, tacos, margaritas and more: 3 places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Springfield
Celebrating with friends and family at Mexican restaurants brings new life to the holiday far from Puebla, Mexico, including in Springfield. What: It’s the biggest party of the year at La Fiesta Grande, who will be hosting a free festival of music and fun for the community. Besides margaritas and Mexican food provided by the authentic restaurant, live music played by Kapital Sound will fill the event with Soul, R&B and other classics.
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