Federal investigators say two electrical blackouts, one caused by a loose wire and another by problems with a fuel pump, disabled the controls of a huge cargo ship before it crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse last year and kill six construction workers. The National Transportation Safety Board held a hearing Tuesday to approve investigators' findings and safety recommendations on the crash. The crew was able to get the power back on after the first blackout, but a second blackout was caused by a lack of fuel because the fuel flushing pump they were using doesn’t restart automatically the way the main pumps are designed to do. Read moreNTSB finds 2 blackouts struck huge cargo ship before it crashed into Baltimore bridge
Illinois residents will soon be able to add their state driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet. Read moreIllinois residents can soon add state driver's license, ID to Apple Wallet
Taylorville Memorial Hospital has received a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Read moreTaylorville hospital gets 4-star rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Winners have been chosen for the month-long Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge. Read moreWinners picked for Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge
A former Champaign deputy has pleaded guilty to theft in a case where he was accused of stealing funds from a a pro-law enforcement foundation. Read moreFormer Champaign deputy pleads guilty to stealing from pro-law enforcement foundation
Troopers were called out after a semi rolled over on Interstate 57 in Champaign County early Tuesday morning. Read moreSemi flipped over in Champaign County
James Franklin was hired as Virginia Tech’s coach on Monday, a little more than a month after he was fired during his 12th season at Penn State. Read moreJames Franklin hired as Virginia Tech’s coach, just over a month after Penn State fired him
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Tuesday! We’ve got a wet start to the day as widely scattered showers and storms from overnight continue early this morning. Read moreA wet start to your Tuesday
The Decatur City Council approved pushing forward with demolishing an additional 12 properties, one more step in the City's efforts to revitalize neighborhoods. Read more5,200 vacant lots in Decatur, City Council approves demo of 12 properties
Federal investigators say two electrical blackouts, one caused by a loose wire and another by problems with a fuel pump, disabled the controls of a huge cargo ship before it crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse last year and kill six construction workers. The National Transportation Safety Board held a hearing Tuesday to approve investigators' findings and safety recommendations on the crash. The crew was able to get the power back on after the first blackout, but a second blackout was caused by a lack of fuel because the fuel flushing pump they were using doesn’t restart automatically the way the main pumps are designed to do. Read moreNTSB finds 2 blackouts struck huge cargo ship before it crashed into Baltimore bridge
Illinois residents will soon be able to add their state driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet. Read moreIllinois residents can soon add state driver's license, ID to Apple Wallet
Taylorville Memorial Hospital has received a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Read moreTaylorville hospital gets 4-star rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Winners have been chosen for the month-long Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge. Read moreWinners picked for Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge
A former Champaign deputy has pleaded guilty to theft in a case where he was accused of stealing funds from a a pro-law enforcement foundation. Read moreFormer Champaign deputy pleads guilty to stealing from pro-law enforcement foundation
Troopers were called out after a semi rolled over on Interstate 57 in Champaign County early Tuesday morning. Read moreSemi flipped over in Champaign County
James Franklin was hired as Virginia Tech’s coach on Monday, a little more than a month after he was fired during his 12th season at Penn State. Read moreJames Franklin hired as Virginia Tech’s coach, just over a month after Penn State fired him
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Tuesday! We’ve got a wet start to the day as widely scattered showers and storms from overnight continue early this morning. Read moreA wet start to your Tuesday
The Decatur City Council approved pushing forward with demolishing an additional 12 properties, one more step in the City's efforts to revitalize neighborhoods. Read more5,200 vacant lots in Decatur, City Council approves demo of 12 properties
Helping hands across Central Illinois — WAND has put together a list of local food banks where you can find support or lend a hand this season. Read moreWhere to find food pantries in your area across Central Illinois
The Wali Hasan Mosque will host an open house from 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the mosque on 1635 Huston Dr in Decatur. Read moreExplore wonders of Muslim community during Wali Hasan Mosque open house
Donation collections are currently underway for the 36th annual Warrensburg-Latham Lions Club Brotherhood Tree. Read moreDonations underway for 36th annual Warrensburg-Latham Lions Club Brotherhood Tree
State and local leaders met Thursday morning for the signing of the beam as part of the upcoming Springfield Sangamon County Transportation Hub. Read moreLocal, state leaders come together to sign beam for upcoming Springfield transportation hub
Carle Health announced Thursday that Kurt Leifheit was named Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer beginning Jan. 1. Read moreCarle Health names new Executive VP and Chief Legal Officer
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Springfield received 4,211 pounds of food from Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA). Read moreSpringfield diocese receives over 4,000-lb. donation to battle area food insecurity
Taylorville Memorial Hospital has received a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Read moreTaylorville hospital gets 4-star rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Graduate students from the University of Illinois Department of Urban & Regional Planning will share their semester-long project, "Exploring Coal's Legacy in Vermilion County." Read moreU of I students to present project: 'Exploring Coal's Legacy in Vermilion County'
Winners have been chosen for the month-long Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge. Read moreWinners picked for Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge
The Nerdy Baker in Charleston is giving away a cookie set signed by T-Pain. Read moreCharleston bakery giving away T-Pain signed cookies to one lucky winner
The holiday season is here, and WAND is helping you make the most of it with our 2025 Holiday Master Guide — your one-stop destination for everything merry and bright across Central Illinois. Read moreWAND’s 2025 Holiday Master Guide: Your go-to for festive fun across Central Illinois
