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Will Stevenson

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

The bus used in the "Makers on the Move" bus tour is displayed at Ace Sign Company Monday.
Business
6 months ago
Bus tour highlights manufacturing — and youth involvement

A Springfield youth won a contest to design the bus wrap used.

West side of YNOT building after tragic crash on April 29, 2025.
Local
6 months ago
State’s Attorney: No charges to be filed in fatal YNOT crash

“The evidence from the investigation does not support criminal charges in this case,” said Milhiser.

Local
6 months ago
Budzinski sends letter to Wyndham owner, seeking answers

“Today, Springfield’s skyline centerpiece stands dark, boarded, and blighted – an eyesore in the heart of our capital city,” Budzinski wrote.

Austin Fore
Crime
6 months ago
Springfield Police uses drone to help arrest man for business burglary

Fore’s arrest came with the help of a Springfield Police drone, identifying a heat signal that turned out to be him.

Montez Bolden Sangamon County Jail
Crime
6 months ago
Man charged with attempted murder, accused of beating man in wheelchair

Bolden also faces multiple counts of Aggravated Battery.

Campout 4 Homeless Veterans
Fall Guide
6 months ago
Supporting veterans with a fundraising campout

Fifth Street Renaissance helps thousands of homeless members of our community annually.

unemployment
Local
6 months ago
Springfield-area unemployment increases slightly in August

The state saw an overall unemployment decline in August.

Chatham Strong red ribbon with photo of Chatham water tower near YNOT
Local
6 months ago
Chatham StrongFest raises over $180,000

The grand total: $183,400.67.

SMTD bus
Local
6 months ago
SMTD to purchase 19 new buses

Federal grant funds will help pay for all 19 new buses.

Judge with gavel
Local
6 months ago
Federal jury finds in favor of Springfield in 2021 lawsuit

The jury found the use of force was reasonable, and that one of the suspects had a bat, leaving the officers in fear of their safety.

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