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Will Stevenson

Will is the host of the WTAX Morning Newswatch, and is also the Editor-in-Chief of CapitolCityNow.com. He has won numerous awards from the Illinois News Broadcasters Association, Illinois Associated Press, and Illinois Broadcasters Association for his work over the past nearly 25 years. He has more than three decades of experience as a broadcaster.

Hand of Fate Brewing Company in Petersburg sustained damage following severe weather Wednesday, June 17.
Local
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: More damage following more severe weather throughout Illinois

Areas from one corner of Illinois to the other reported storm damage.

TROXELL logo in bold navy letters with a teal X in the center
Local
2 weeks ago
Springfield insurance agency acquires another agency

Troxell says they are growing “intentionally.”

Darrian Stephenson (left) and Christopher Dibello
Crime
2 weeks ago
Two arrested for April Springfield shooting

April shooting caused damage to two homes and a car.

Local
2 weeks ago
Springfield man sent to federal prison for ‘egregious’ child porn possession

Authorities say Dagenais had a long history of child porn possession, and it was escalating to the point where he admitted to a desire to rape a child.

Prison bars
Local
2 weeks ago
Athens man goes to federal prison for child porn possession

Christopher Wagy could have received up to 30 years in prison on one of the counts he faced.

A map of confirmed tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana Nov. 10 and 11.
Local
2 weeks ago
NWS: Springfield tornado traveled long distance, also a tornado in Menard County

Illinois has had the most tornadoes this year so far.

Stormy sky
Local
3 weeks ago
Round 2 of severe weather in Central Illinois: More downed trees, gusty winds

Plenty remain without power after round two of severe weather. 

The Animal Protective League was all but completely destroyed after Wednesday night's severe weather.
Local
3 weeks ago
APL buildings ‘totaled,’ says head, but all pets are safe

APL will likely rebuild, but now can you help in the meantime?