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Sarah Smerz
Entertainment
1 year ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Things to do this weekend in Springfield

WDBR’s Sarah Smerz has her top picks on fun things to do this weekend.

Police theorize the truck hit a bump near this railroad bridge on Binney Station Road near Staunton and threw Davenport from the truck. Bottom Inset (Kirtis Davenport)
Crime
1 year ago
‘You are flying.’ Inside the harrowing 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County

Motorcycle shop burglary suspect died in the triple-digit pursuit 

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Manny – APL Cat of the Week

Manny likes to meet new friends and will tell you about his adventures if you have a few minutes to visit.

Mork
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Mork – APL Dog of the Week

Mork is a fun-loving, playful puppy with a big, infectious smile and boundless energy.

Crime Stoppers
Crime
1 year ago
Multiple propane tanks stolen in early morning theft at Springfield hardware store

The individuals used bolt cutters to gain entry before taking multiple 40-pound propane tanks.

Abortion-rights activists rally outside the Supreme Court, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
National
1 year ago
Risks of state abortion reporting mandates outweigh the benefits, an advocacy group says

Illinois and Massachusetts mandate that providers give the state only aggregated data.

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Local
1 year ago
Capital Airport evacuated due to suspicious item

Capital Airport is back to normal operations after evacuation.

Watts
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield man arrested for first degree murder in Stevenson Drive shooting

Watts is being held in the Sangamon County Jail awaiting formal charges by the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office. 

Route History Museum
History
1 year ago
14 women who shaped and saved Route 66, including 2 from Springfield

Springfield’s Dr. Stacy Grundy and Dr. Gina Lathan among the women who helped shape Route 66.

Teacher in classroom
Education
1 year ago
Educators say low pay hinders teacher recruitment, retention efforts

‘Poor Working Conditions’ also cited as deterring new hires: 2024-25 teacher shortage report.