3+ hour, 13+ min ago   (135+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The City of Decatur receieved $1.4 million in grants to address residential lead hazards in the community." The City said on its Facebook page"Thursday that it was a first-time recipient of a $1 million Lead Hazard Reduction Grant from…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (72+ words) Agribusiness Today: Senate confirms Julie Callahan as Chief Agricultural Negotiator'WAND-TV Father, son restore iconic piece of country music history Illinois Secretary of State warns of fraudulent text messaging scam - Long Creek family rebuilding after EF-2 tornado rips off roof - Explosions…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (413+ words) A Powerball ticket purchased at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game's three-month stretch without a top-prize winner. The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52 and 59, with the Powerball number…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (659+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The suspect accused of shooting and killing an 18-year-old at a park off East Lost Bridge Road in Decatur earlier this month has entered a plea." Joshua Gregg, 23, appeared in court for his preliminary hearing Wednesday and pleaded…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (196+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) " A new natural gas plant to be built in Decatur could result in other businesses coming into the city. The project using ADM carbon capture will be a joint venture between ADM, Broadwing Energy and Google. It will…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (143+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Concerns about a drought always linger this time of year, however, with the expected heat and lack of rainfall in the coming days, a new introduction of a flash drought could be a concern. The latest drought monitor…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (92+ words) FLORA, Ill. (WAND) " A Flora woman was arrested by Illinois State Police on Thursday for two charges involving a minor. 24-year-old Jaryn Allen was charged with harmful material and contributing to the criminal delinquency of a minor. ISP said Allen distributed…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (217+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - How does one remain in a moderate drought or, at the very least, abnormally dry when nearly a month's worth of rain falls in one day!? Water runoff refers to the movement of excess surface water that flows…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (148+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Decatur Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to boost traffic safety efforts and reduce speeding." Throughout the month of July, drivers will see…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (114+ words) DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The City of Decatur is establishing an annual waiting list for waterfowl hunting blinds." Names for the new waiting list will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis starting July 14 at 10 a.m." Registration will close at the end of…...