Category Archives: (1470 & 100.3 WMBD) Breaking News
Suspect in Washington bank robbery still on the loose
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. - A manhunt continues for a suspect tied to a bank robbery in Washington Thursday afternoon. The Woodford County Sheriff's Office says if you are driving near Eureka, or anywhere...
Jun 05, 2026
UPDATE: Judge delays detention decision for Washington man accused of firing shots at police before house explosion
UPDATED 3:37 P.M. PEKIN, Ill. – A decision on whether to detain a man accused of shooting at police before a house explosion in Washington will wait a couple weeks. 39-year-old Scott Benway made...
May 19, 2026
Rik Edgar to step down as Peoria Civic Center General Manager
PEORIA, Ill. - A leadership change is coming to the Peoria Civic Center as General Manager Rik Edgar prepares to leave for a new position. Edgar announced Friday he will depart June 20 after eight yea...
May 15, 2026
UPDATE: One person in custody following alleged police shootout and house explosion in Washington
(UPDATED 2:01 P.M.) WASHINGTON, Ill. – One person is in custody after an incident early Sunday morning in Washington that allegedly involved a police shootout and a house explosion. Washington P...
May 10, 2026
UPDATE: Peoria teenager identified as victim in fatal Bradley Park shooting
UPDATED 3:48 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. – The teenage victim in a fatal shooting Sunday night at Bradley Park in Peoria has been identified. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says 17-year-old Jarvis Al...
Apr 27, 2026
UPDATE: Echevarria thanks Peoria as he announces retirement as Chief of Police
UPDATED 12:31 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria's Police Chief is planning to step away from the role next month. In a statement posted on Monday, Eric Echevarria announced that he will be retiring on ...
Apr 20, 2026
Arrest made in connection to 2016 homicide of 13-year-old Robert Bee
PEKIN, Ill. – An arrest has been made in connection to the nearly decade-old homicide of a Pekin child. Pekin Police Chief Seth Ranney and Tazewell County State's Attorney Kevin Johnson announce...
Apr 08, 2026
BREAKING: PEKIN POLICE ANNOUNCE ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION TO 2016 MURDER 13-YEAR-OLD ROBERT BEE
Pekin Police and the Tazewell County State’s Attorney’s Office held a press conference this afternoon to announce the arrest of a homicide suspect in the 2016 case of 13-year-old Robert Be...
Apr 08, 2026
Heavy police presence in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – Multiple police agencies are involved in an incident that has closed off multiple streets in Peoria. Peoria Police says they are assisting East Peoria Police with an investigation...
Mar 26, 2026
Arrest made in stabbing homicide near Bradley University
PEORIA, Ill. – An arrest has been made in Peoria's first homicide of 2026. Peoria Police says 21-year-old Tavion Evans was developed as a suspect in the stabbing death of 35-year-old Zachary Whi...
Mar 12, 2026
