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Wyatt Avenatti’s perseverance paying off
Hinsdale, IL — Wyatt Avenatti knew early on he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father Dave and his grandfather Earl Jr. and become a harness racing driver. Naturally he often talked to them about the Illinois horse industry and its ups and downs. The 27-year-old resident...
Softball Recap: Danville takes loss despite strong performances from Jaidyn Hardesty and Olivia Scaggs
After flying high against Urbana last Thursday, Danville came back down to earth. The Danville Vikings fell just short of the Richwoods Knights by a score of 11-9 on Friday. Danville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Richwoods apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Local clerks discuss how operations went for primary election
VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — This year’s primary election in the Wabash Valley had to battle some severe weather. Vermillion County circuit court clerk Tami Lowry said that it impacted them in a big way. “We had four of our precincts lose power, however, they either had generators and backup batteries, so they didn’t end […]
Sheriff: Clinton teen arrested for crashing car while drunk
PARKE COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A 19-year-old from Clinton has been arrested after sheriff’s deputies said they crashed a vehicle while under the influence. According to Parke County Sheriff Jason Frazier, the crash occurred at 4:37 a.m. on Saturday on U.S. 41 in Snake Hollow. Sheriff Frazier said the driver, Jaysie Guevara, had been travelling […]
Champaign woman found guilty of conspiracy to distribute meth
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – A Champaign woman was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of meth. 35-year-old Malaia A. Turner was found to have colluded with several people to take large amounts of crystal meth from Illinoisan and Californian suppliers to Central Illinois. The drug was then distributed to people in […]
Three Kings of Peace in Danville experience vandalism; how it's affecting their Summer Mentorship Program
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - The Three Kings of Peace began their Summer Mentorship Program in hopes of keeping children safe and out of trouble during the summer. But with the recent strings of vandalism at their buildings, they're changing locations however, the message will remain the same. "They just vandalized...
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