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Martinsville Man found guilty in connection to Marshall murder
CLARK COUNTY, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)– A Martinsville man has been found guilty of 2nd-degree murder in connection to 2023 stabbing. Donmick Zedell, a 30-year-old man from Martinsville, was arrested in July in connection to the death of Louis Riggs. Riggs was killed in a stabbing. According to court documents, closing arguments in the case were presented […]
Lincoln's Becca Heitzig claims third straight gold medal at 2A girls track state finals
CHARLESTON — Lincoln's star athlete wrapped up her decorated sports career with two golds at the IHSA girls track and field state finals on Saturday. Becca Heitzig snapped up her third straight gold medal in the Class 2A 800-meter run at O'Brien Field in Charleston. She crossed the finish line in 2:09.55 seconds for her best run of the season. ...
2024 IHSA girls track and field finals recap: Multiple state records set on final day of season
The champions have been crowned in Illinois girls track and field. Athletes from across the state competed Saturday in the 2024 Illinois High School Association girls track and field state finals at O'Brien Field at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. ...
Effingham County officials push for bill to teach drivers about transporting hazardous materials on the road
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – After a deadly tanker truck crash in Teutopolis last year, James Niemann, the Effingham County hazardous material emergency planner, said officials talked about what they could do better if a tragedy like this happened in the future. He remembered his time as a police officer years ago when he taught first […]
Brick House Bar & Grill in Charleston shuts down
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - Brick House Bar & Grill in Charleston has shut down. On Facebook, the restaurant announced it is closed until further notice, due to new ownership. "We have appreciated all of our loyal customers that we've met along the way and we will miss you all," the restaurant posted.
Chatham Glenwood girls track star Katelyn Lehnen recaptures state glory with gold in 3A
Katelyn Lehnen raced back to the summit and came back for more. She snapped up her first ever gold medals in both the Class 3A 100- and 400-meter dash events at the girls track and field state meet in Charleston on Saturday. She took fourth place in the 200, which she won as...
Prep sports recap for May 18, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Normal U-High didn’t win an event but won the girls class 2A state track and field title at Eastern Illinois University on Saturday. U-High got a second-place finish from Zoe Carter and a third from Natalie Bierbaum in the 3200 meters. And the Pioneer also fared well in the relays by […]
Mattoon School District addresses logo issue
MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 is addressing the district's branding and logos. Community members have been outspoken on the issue. "As a district, we are utilizing a block ‘M’ logo, which has seen many variations over the years. By choosing to brand consistently across the district, we are attempting to establish a distinct identity, which is easily recognizable throughout our community and beyond," the District said in a statement on Facebook.
Sheila Shotts to retire after 50 years with Martinsville Elementary
MARTINSVILLE, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — At the end of the school year Sheila Shotts, a teacher at Martinsville Elementary, is going to retire after 50 years of molding young minds. In this time, Shotts has been making an impact on everyone that has been around her at Martinsville Elementary. Principal Sheri Cooper had her as a […]
Baseball Game Recap: Taylorville Triumphs
Taylorville had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let the Mattoon Greenwave onto the board and left with a 1-0 win on Friday. For Taylorville, this counts as revenge for the 7-2 loss Mattoon walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April.
Rudibaugh wins Athlete of the Week
CHARLESTON (WCIA) — Adam Rudibaugh is the WCIA 3 Athlete of the Week. The Charleston tennis star is 14-3 in singles and 7-7 in doubles play for a total of 21-10. He is a two-time state doubles qualifier but says his most recent achievement is the one that makes him proudest. “My biggest accomplishment is […]
Shrum, Rashid, Landwehr and Orwig headed to state track and field finals
The Titans and several other area teams competed in the IHSA 1A Farmington Sectional on Wednesday. Mercer County topped the 18- team field with 92 points and Annawan-Wethersfield was seventh with 45.5 points. Three members of the Annawan-Wethersfield boys track and field team have advanced to the IHSA 1A state...
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