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Education
6 months ago
Finding joy through words: mother, son share hope in ‘Adventures of Neo’ series

Dawson told WAND News that the series was born out of a dark time shortly after Neo’s diagnosis.

Jacob Albert
Sports
6 months ago
‘It’s a lifestyle’: Local runner tests his limits in ultramarathons

“It’s a lifestyle,” Albert said. “[People are] always telling me I’m crazy for how much I run.”

Meteorologist Nick Patrick joins the WAND Weather team, heard daily on WTAX.
Local
6 months ago
Veteran Meteorologist Nick Patrick joins WAND; forecasts to be heard on WTAX

Nick’s Patrick’s forecasts will be heard on Capitol Media Group radio stations, including WTAX.

Education
6 months ago
Law guaranteeing universal mental health screenings for IL youth, teens takes effect

Students in grades three through 12 will participate in screenings once per school year..

Resolutions
Health & Wellness
6 months ago
Still thinking about resolutions? Expert says make them more attainable and not as big

A local doctor suggests going beyond the typical New Years resolutions.

The James Project
Local
6 months ago
Springfield woman shares her experience as a foster parent with the help of a local organization

“I had a lot of fears as a single person jumping into foster care, and then I realized that the impact I could make was greater than the fears I had,” Knight said. “I want the kids in our community to know that they are cared for and they are seen, and that is the mission I am on.”

Car crash
Local
6 months ago
Springfield aldermen concerned about traffic crashes and bad driving

Aldermen think speed and cell phones may be factors.

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Local
6 months ago
New Berlin man dead after crash near Virden

An investigation into the death of Brandon Pond, 30, continues.

Local
6 months ago
Victim in fatal Tuesday Springfield accident identified

An investigation into the crash continues.