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Taylorville Police Complete Vehicle Weapons Training
Multiple police agencies met on Monday for some vehicle weapons training. Police received a truck from Ford that had been damaged after a recent train derailment, and police practiced shooting out of the front window at targets to learn how bullets handle around glass and to see trajectories. Lieutenant Ben Toberman led the training and said it is important to keep everyone’s awareness up during traffic stops.
McLane Food Service Hosts Annual Greater Taylorville Chamber Membership Appreciation Cookout
It was a beautiful day Thursday for McLane Food Service to host the annual Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Membership Appreciation Cookout. A steady crowd attended the eleven to one event enjoying hamburgers, hot dogs and all the trimmings. Chamber Executive Director Linda Allen told Regional Radio News the event...
North and Memorial Schools in Taylorville Talk Transition Days
As the academic year for students at Memorial and North Elementary Schools comes to a close, those young learners looking to make a jump to the next building will not be met with any surprises. Principals Karen Kuntzman of North School and Michelle Reiss of Memorial Elementary speak on the planned days they have for students to venture into their new building prior to the upcoming school year to learn the lay of the land, meet some fellow students and ease the nerves of the location change.
TJHS And Miller Media Recognize Junior High Students Of The Month
WTIM and People’s Bank and Trust in Taylorville have announced their junior high students of the month for May. The program recognizes one outstanding student from each of the four classes. Students of the Month for May are Ally Koniak, Morgan Likes, Kenzley Heimsness, and Benito Gonzalez. Regional Radio News salutes all of our junior high students of the month.
IDOT to hold public hearing about deadly intersection in Assumption
ASSUMPTION, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Department of Transportation will be holding a public hearing to address safety improvements to an intersection that has proved dangerous in recent years. It was the intersection at U.S. 51 and Leafland Street in Assumption where Central A&M students Conner Rowcliff and Keegan...
Christian County Board Meets; Approves Solar Farm In Pana; Receives Good Audit
The Christian County Board met on Tuesday evening to discuss business, review committee reports and hear from the public during their monthly meeting at the Christian County Court House. A packed house required the meeting to be moved up to the third floor. During public comments, a group spoke out in support of tightening up voting restrictions and to make sure that our next election is counted fairly and accurately.
Sullivan American Legion and volunteers place flags for veterans ahead of Memorial Day
As Memorial Day is around the corner, families and friends are honoring those who are lost. Sullivan American Legion and volunteers place flags for veterans ahead of Memorial Day. As Memorial Day is around the corner, families and friends are honoring those who are lost.
Altamont's Claire Boehm commits to Lincoln Trail College for basketball
Altamont, Ill. (WAND) -- A big congrats to Altamont's Claire Boehm who put pen to paper. The Lady Indian will continue playing basketball at Lincoln Trail college in Robinson. Boehm took 19 charges in her senior year and helped lead her team to the state tournament.
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