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Navin Jones’ mother will learn her fate at a hearing Thursday afternoon
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria woman will find out Thursday how long she’ll spend in prison for the death of her 8-year-old son more than two years ago. The only thing she knows right now is that it’ll be a long time. Even a minimum sentence of 20 years will put the 37-year-old Stephanie Jones behind bars until her mid-50s. And a minimum sentence isn’t likely given the horrific nature of her son’s death.
Boy, 11, arrested after multiple shots fired in Peoria, police say
An 11-year-old boy was arrested by Peoria police Monday night after he was caught running from the scene of a ShotSpotter alert. Police responded to the 200 block of North MacArthur Highway around 10:14 p.m. Monday night after ShotSpotter alerted eight rounds had been fired in the area. Four more...
East Peoria native to star in new Hollywood action film. Here's what we know
East Peoria-born actor Zach Scheerer will star in a Hollywood action film to be shot this year. Scheerer previously appeared in the 2023 comedy "The Re-Education of Molly Singer." He co-hosted a red carpet screening of the movie in September at AMC Classic Grand Prairie 18 in Peoria. Scheerer's new...
Peoria teen arrested throwing cat out of moving car, filming
Peoria teen arrested throwing cat out of moving car, filming.
From frost to thunderstorms
Many of you may wake up to scattered frost early Thursday morning as overnight lows fall into the mid to upper 30s. Highs on Thursday will climb into the mid 60s which is normal this time of the year. On Friday, a warm front will be the focus of showers and thunderstorms with the possibility of isolated strong to severe storms. A slow-moving cold front will give us scattered storm chances over the weekend and we can’t rule out scattered severe storms as highs will approach 80. The new week begins with a few showers left over the weekend cold front.
New eastbound McClugage Bridge nearing completion. Here’s what we know
PEORIA (WMBD Radio) - The completion of the new eastbound McClugage Bridge connecting Peoria and East Peoria is only months away. Illinois Department of Transportation Construction Field Engineer Nick Volk says while the project is a little bit behind schedule, it could open to traffic in a few months. “Right...
27 firefighters on the scene of a Peoria arson
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria Fire officials said one home is set to be demolished following an arson attack. Just before 2:30 a.m. on April 25, the Peoria Fire Department was called to the scene of a house fire that had already begun to spread. Twenty-seven firefighters worked to put the fire out as it grew inside a two-story home and spread to the house next door.
Entertainment center in East Peoria eyes early summer opening
After initially projecting a March grand opening, investors in The Putt Club are now looking at opening in late May or early June. “We need to complete construction of the building including some interior finishes and landscaping,” said investor and Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc. president JR Runkel. More: Mini golf, restaurant, bar and more:...
Injuries reported after multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 150
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois State Police are reporting injuries after a multi-vehicle crash near U.S. Route 150 at Cedar Bluff Road on Tuesday. According to preliminary information from the state police, troopers responded to the scene of the crash at 3:52 p.m. One person was taken to a local hospital by a Life Flight helicopter.
These 16 Peoria-area high school baseball players have emerged as sluggers in 2024
Hitting around the Peoria-area high school baseball has seen a huge uptick in production for the 2024 season. These hitters are making sure their teams remain in contention for conference championships and preparing for the Illinois postseason. Here are 16 sluggers having monster seasons, listed alphabetically with all statistics through Monday, April 22. ...
Peoria police will get new drones, surveillance camera software. Here's how it works
New drones and a new surveillance camera integration system will be coming to the Peoria Police Department. Grant money totaling $220,000 was approved by the Peoria City Council on Tuesday night to be spent by the Peoria Police Department for the purchase of three new drones to add to its fleet and the purchase of a Fusus software intelligence program that will help the police department tackle retail and property crimes.
Dispose unneeded meds on National Drug Take Back Day
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Multiple Central Illinois establishments are encouraging locals to dispose of any unneeded drugs as part of National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday. Organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the annual event will accept medication disposal at select locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Kramers Gospel Music Concert | Good Day Central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WYZZ) — Grace Presbyterian Church invites the Central Illinois Christian community to its upcoming gospel music concert featuring The Kramers. The Kramers are a family of musicians who travel the world singing gospel music; visiting over 150 ministries a year. The concert will take place at Grace...
Pekin man dies after crash in Peoria County, sheriff's office says
One person is dead following a one-vehicle crash Saturday evening at the intersection of Airport and Tuscarora roads in Peoria County. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the crash just after 6 p.m. and found the victim dead at the scene. “It appears the passenger car was traveling southbound on Airport Rd and lost control, leaving...
Woodford County liver recipient knows her celebrations are another person’s sorrows
PEORIA (25News Now) - Six years of life when death seemed like the only option for Christy Nachtrieb of Germantown Hills, and she has one person to thank, her organ donor, Vincent, and his liver. In 2012, Nachtrieb was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Primary Biliary Cholangitis that threatens...
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