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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.

Severe weather
Local
3 months ago
Severe weather possible Friday, especially west of Springfield

The greatest risk is west of Interstate 55.

WYMG's "Classic Rock-a-Thon" for "Christmas Wish" is Friday, December 5.
Local
3 months ago
WYMG gets national award for ‘Christmas Wish’

WYMG is one of ten radio stations, television stations, or ownership groups being honored in 2026.

Bishop Thomas John Paproclki spoke to reporters in May, 2025.
Local
3 months ago
Paprocki ‘dismayed’ over Trump’s ‘verbal attacks’ on Pope Leo

“It is also blasphemous for President Trump to pretend he is Jesus….”

Turkeys
IL State News
3 months ago
Illinois youth turkey hunters get record harvest

That data, along with a participation rate of 30 percent, “reflect strong youth interest in turkey hunting, excellent hunting opportunities, and a robust statewide turkey population,” said a news release.

This chair from Ford's Theatre has been donated to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum by Gordon McCray.
History
3 months ago
Ford’s Theatre chair obtained by ALPLM

The chair was donated by a now-retired Wake Forest University dean who bought it at a charity auction in the 1980’s.

Brian Grove
Crime
3 months ago
Former cop from Taylorville arrested for alleged child porn possession

Police say Grove is a former Secretary of State Police officer, and the husband of a Taylorville Police officer.

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly, right, helps break ground on a new K-9 training facility in Pawnee, along with Lisa Hennigh, Deputy Director of Construction at the Capital Development Board, and Col. Chris Owen, ISP Division of Patrol.
Local
3 months ago
For the best boys: State Police breaks ground on new K-9 training facility in Pawnee

The new facility is expected to have larger office space, more training space, and up to 20 kennels in it for dogs who will be staying there.

Ambulance
Local
3 months ago
Victim identified in fatal Springfield motorcycle accident

Coroner: Charles Laughlin, 58, died from multiple blunt force injuries.

Crime
3 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help solve recent downtown arson

The fire ignited in a storage room on the 7th floor of the building.

An artists' rendition of potential BOS Center expansion plans under legislation introduced by State Sen. Doris Turner, during a news conference Tuesday, April 2.
Local
3 months ago
City Council concerns remain over Turner’s ‘Capital Area Tourism Authority Act’

Alderman Roy Williams tried this week to get a resolution on the agenda he says will make sure the council is at the forefront of Senate Bill 3499.

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