Author Archives: WJBD Staff
State's Attorney says new witnesses led to first degree murder charges being filed in 2015 shooting death
Marion County State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth says interviews with new witnesses that had not been found previously provided enough evidence for him to proceed with charges in a 2015 murder case. Hudspe...
Apr 07, 2022 Marion County State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth.
Salem Lions Easter Egg Hunt to return to normal format Easter Sunday
The Salem Lion's Club 85th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will return to the normal format at Bryan Memorial Park this year. Lion Leon Chapman is once again chairing the event. "Once again we are excited to a...
Apr 07, 2022
Legislation on Governor's Desk to allow DCFS workers to carry pepper spray
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services workers will be better equipped to defend themselves under a bill headed to the Governor's desk. The legislation is sponsored by Senator Steve McClu...
Apr 07, 2022 DVIDSHUB / CC
Police Beat for Thursday, April 7th, 2022
A 27-year-old homeless Centralia man has been arrested on an outstanding Marion County failure to appear warrant in a pending burglary and felony theft case. Jacob Schleuter was taken to the Marion Co...
Apr 07, 2022
Blues to host Kaprizov and the Wild
Minnesota Wild (43-21-5, second in the Central) vs. St. Louis Blues (40-20-10, third in the Central) St. Louis; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Kirill Kaprizov leads Minnesota into a matchup with St. ...
Apr 07, 2022
Durant leads big rally at MSG as Nets storm past Knicks
UNDATED (AP) - Kevin Durant had 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, leading the Brooklyn Nets back from 21 points down to a 110-98 victory over the New York Knicks that strengthened their chances o...
Apr 07, 2022
Carlson's 4 points, Ovechkin's goal lead Caps past Lightning and 1,400 career point
UNDATED (AP) - John Carlson had four points and Alex Ovechkin scored to help the Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3. Carlson had two goals and two assists. Ovechkin's 43rd goal of th...
Apr 07, 2022
AP source: RamÃrez, Guardians agree on 5-year, $124M deal
UNDATED (AP) - A person familiar with the deal tells AP that All-Star third baseman Jos Ramrez and the Cleveland Guardians have reached agreement on a five-year, $124 million contract extension. Ramre...
Apr 07, 2022
AP source: Bills' Diggs agrees to 4-year contract extension
UNDATED (AP) - A person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that Buffalo Bills receiver Stefon Diggs has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million. Diggs had ...
Apr 07, 2022
Georgia State hires former Xavier interim coach Jonas Hayes
ATLANTA (AP) - Jonas Hayes has been hired as Georgia State's coach after leading Xavier to its first NIT championship in 64 years as interim coach. The Atlanta native and University of Georgia alumnus...
Apr 07, 2022
