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Will Stevenson

WTAX Morning Newswatch Host & CapitolCityNow.com Editor-in-Chief

A Winter Storm Warning continues, while another Cold Weather Advisory will take hold.
Local
2 months ago
Winter Storm Warning to expire earlier, as cold weather takes hold again

NWS: 4.3 inches of snow in Springfield as of 6 a.m. Sunday.

Local
2 months ago
Teen killed, three others injured in Morgan County crash

The accident is still under investigation.

Projected Snowfall
Local
2 months ago
Saturday update: Winter Storm Warning continues, energy conversation cancelled

An energy conservation order was in effect for a short period of time late Saturday morning.

When snowfall is expected to start and end across the National Weather Service Lincoln's forecast area.
Local
3 months ago
Winter Storm Warning in effect Saturday and Sunday; city issues Snow Emergency

NWS: 4-9 inches of snow is expected, mostly late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

This graphic was produced by the National Weather Service after our original story was produced.
Local
3 months ago
UPDATE: Winter storm to barrel down on a large part of the U.S., Springfield included

Cold, with more than four inches of snow potentially added on to that, according to the National Weather Service.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
3 months ago
Ben Johnson, Bears look ahead after breakthrough season

“There is no building off of this,” Johnson said on Wednesday. “We go back to square one. We’re back at the bottom again. That’s really all 32 teams. If you feel otherwise, you’re probably missing the big picture.”

The Springfield District 186 Board of Education met Tuesday night.
Education
3 months ago
District 186 sales tax revenue projected to make slight increase this year

Springfield schools expect to get a little more money from a special Sangamon County sales tax this year.

Blood supplies are said to be at low levels throughout Illinois, so agencies are urging blood donations when possible and where available.
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Severe blood shortage prompts urgent call for donors across central Illinois

Requests from hospitals are currently outpacing available blood products.

The 8th Grade Lincoln Magnet/Ball Charter girls basketball team was recognized by the District 186 School Board for having won the IESA Class 3A state tournament.
Sports
3 months ago
Dist. 186 Board honors state champion 8th grade girls basketball team

Lincoln Magnet/Ball Charter ended the season with a record of 18-2.

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