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12/11/2024

Explosion reported near Payne Street in Louisville, Ky. on Nov. 12, 2024. First responders on the scene, shelter-in-place issued.

Louisville first responders are on the scene of what appears to be an explosion on Payne Street in the Clifton neighborhood.

12/11/2024

As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump’s election victory, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high.

As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump’s election victory, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high. The world’s largest cryptocurrency topped $87,000 for the first time

12/11/2024

Gerry Faust, the gravel-voiced Cincinnati high school coach who lived a dream by becoming the coach at Notre Dame, has died.

Gerry Faust, the gravel-voiced Cincinnati high school coach who lived a dream by becoming the coach at Notre Dame, has died. He was 89. Notre Dame said in an email

12/11/2024

Two teams punched their tickets to the high school volleyball state semi-finals up in Normal after winning their super sectionals.

(WAND) -- Two teams punched their tickets to the high school volleyball state semi-finals up in Normal after winning their super sectionals.

12/11/2024

The Mattoon Police Department is releasing more information after two people were found dead inside a house Sunday.

Police found a man and woman dead inside of a home in Mattoon on Sunday.

12/11/2024

The Big Blue would be down 18 points at one point in the game and fight their way back to force overtime where they would go on to win 86-80.

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- a new era for Millikin women's team new head coach Kristin Hammer leading the way opening the season at home Monday night against Rose-Hulman.

12/11/2024

International multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer, LeAnn Rimes is coming to the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater. Here's when tickets go on sale.

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - International multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer, LeAnn Rimes is coming to the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater.

12/11/2024

A judge is postponing a decision on whether to undo President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush money case because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.

A judge is postponing a decision on whether to undo President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush money case as his lawyers argued that the case should be dismissed altogether

12/11/2024

The Chicago Bears have fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron amid a three-game losing streak and woeful offensive production.

Shane Waldron was in his first season as the Bears offensive coordinator. The team has lost three straight games ahead of its rivalry showdown against the Green Bay Packers.

12/11/2024

TRAFFIC ALERT:

UPDATE at 9:15 a.m.: The left lane of I-74 westbound is now open.

12/11/2024

Making sure that STEM education is accessible and fun for elementary school students at Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Grade School... The school is welcoming their students into their STEM lab, where they are able to grow academically and personally.

ATWOOD, Ill. (WAND)-- Making sure that STEM education is accessible and fun for elementary school students at Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Grade School. The school is welcoming their students into

12/11/2024

Tuskegee University student recounts campus shooting during homecoming, leaving one dead and 16 injured.

A Tuskegee University student says he hid under a car when he heard the gunshots that ripped across his Alabama campus. Sid Guynn said Monday that he ran back to

12/11/2024

From WAND Meteorologist Anthony Peoples: It'll be breezy and cooler across Central Illinois today under mostly sunny skies.
Rain chances return Wednesday.

Here's your full forecast: https://www.wandtv.com/weather/

12/11/2024

Carle Foundation Hospital honors veterans with flag raising ceremony.

URBANA, Ill. (WAND) — Monday afternoon, Carle Foundation Hospital hosted a flag raising to commemorate Veteran's Day.

12/11/2024

New classroom construction at Rock Springs Nature Center enhances learning opportunities and conservation efforts.

Construction has started at Rock Springs Conservation Nature Center on a new indoor-outdoor classroom.

12/11/2024

Lincoln Land Community College's heartwarming Veteran's Day Ceremony inspires students to discover their purpose.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A beautiful rendition of The National Anthem by Quentin Brackenridge left the room in chills. And that was only the start of the special Veteran's Day

12/11/2024

Volleyball Super-Sectionals are underway! Tune in at 10 to see which local teams punched their ticket to the State Tournament.

12/11/2024

Springfield High School students honor veterans with yard work, fostering connections and showing respect to service members.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - While many of their classmates used the day off of school to complete college applications, sleep in, or catch up on homework, a group of students