Shia LaBeouf has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to punching people outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras. An attorney for LaBeouf says the actor will also be required to attend an alcohol treatment program under the sentence handed down Wednesday by an Orleans Parish judge. Video of the Feb. 17 encounter shows a shirtless LaBeouf shoving one person to the ground and hitting another person in the face, “causing his nose to possibly dislocate,” according to a New Orleans police report. Police also said LaBeouf repeatedly used homophobic slurs. He pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery. Read moreShia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching bargoers during Mardi Gras
Police say a man held 10 people hostage inside a California office building before the FBI shot and killed him, bringing a more than 15-hour standoff to an end. The Bakersfield Police Department says the hostages were found unharmed early Wednesday inside the downtown Bakersfield building that houses a bank and a school district office. The standoff began Tuesday afternoon when officers responded to a call of a bomb threat. Authorities say the suspect was an Army veteran who was dishonorably discharged, had a history of trouble with law enforcement and was a registered sex offender. Read moreSuspect who took 10 people hostage in California standoff has been shot and killed, police say
A Danville man was arrested after being accused of armed robbery at a local business early Wednesday morning. Read moreDanville man arrested after early morning armed robbery
Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles
Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs. The automaker separately said that it was recalling more than 4,600 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles and issuing a do not driving warning due to a suspension-related issue. That recall involves Bronco Sport vehicles with model years 2021 through 2026 and Maverick vehicles with model years 2022 through 2026. Read moreFord recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles
The Danville City Council voted to increase the salaries for the Mayor and Treasurer at Wednesday night's meeting. Read moreDanville City Council votes to increase salaries for Mayor and Treasurer
A man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside of a Danville grocery store that killed one person Saturday evening. Read moreMan pleads not guilty in deadly shooting outside Danville grocery store
A Decatur man who was accused of pointing a crossbow at police has pleaded not guilty. Read moreDecatur man accused of pointing crossbow at police pleads not guilty
Willow Tree Missions’ Board of Directors and staff have launched a strategic planning process for the organization. Read moreWillow Tree Missions Board, staff undertake strategic planning process
The organization said in a Facebook post that the move was made because of a lack of "consistent support" and "financial backing" needed to fly the balloons. Read moreLincoln mayor speaks out on balloon portion of Balloons Over 66 being canceled
A family escaped a house fire in Champaign Tuesday night. Read moreCat rescued, family displaced after Champaign house fire
Shia LaBeouf has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to punching people outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras. An attorney for LaBeouf says the actor will also be required to attend an alcohol treatment program under the sentence handed down Wednesday by an Orleans Parish judge. Video of the Feb. 17 encounter shows a shirtless LaBeouf shoving one person to the ground and hitting another person in the face, “causing his nose to possibly dislocate,” according to a New Orleans police report. Police also said LaBeouf repeatedly used homophobic slurs. He pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery. Read moreShia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching bargoers during Mardi Gras
Police say a man held 10 people hostage inside a California office building before the FBI shot and killed him, bringing a more than 15-hour standoff to an end. The Bakersfield Police Department says the hostages were found unharmed early Wednesday inside the downtown Bakersfield building that houses a bank and a school district office. The standoff began Tuesday afternoon when officers responded to a call of a bomb threat. Authorities say the suspect was an Army veteran who was dishonorably discharged, had a history of trouble with law enforcement and was a registered sex offender. Read moreSuspect who took 10 people hostage in California standoff has been shot and killed, police say
A Danville man was arrested after being accused of armed robbery at a local business early Wednesday morning. Read moreDanville man arrested after early morning armed robbery
Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles
Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs. The automaker separately said that it was recalling more than 4,600 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles and issuing a do not driving warning due to a suspension-related issue. That recall involves Bronco Sport vehicles with model years 2021 through 2026 and Maverick vehicles with model years 2022 through 2026. Read moreFord recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles
The Danville City Council voted to increase the salaries for the Mayor and Treasurer at Wednesday night's meeting. Read moreDanville City Council votes to increase salaries for Mayor and Treasurer
A man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside of a Danville grocery store that killed one person Saturday evening. Read moreMan pleads not guilty in deadly shooting outside Danville grocery store
A Decatur man who was accused of pointing a crossbow at police has pleaded not guilty. Read moreDecatur man accused of pointing crossbow at police pleads not guilty
Willow Tree Missions’ Board of Directors and staff have launched a strategic planning process for the organization. Read moreWillow Tree Missions Board, staff undertake strategic planning process
The organization said in a Facebook post that the move was made because of a lack of "consistent support" and "financial backing" needed to fly the balloons. Read moreLincoln mayor speaks out on balloon portion of Balloons Over 66 being canceled
A family escaped a house fire in Champaign Tuesday night. Read moreCat rescued, family displaced after Champaign house fire
The Decatur City Council approved almost $4 million in funding for more road improvements in the community. Read moreDecatur City Council approves nearly $4M for road improvements
The City of Decatur and Decatur Public Works are set to host the touch-a-truck equipment show. Read moreDecatur Public Works to host touch-a-truck equipment show in downtown
The Champaign County History Museum is launching a major America 250 celebration with a kickoff event and rare historical exhibit highlighting the nation’s founding. The celebration begins June 13 with a free public kickoff at the museum, featuring music, ceremonial flag events, remarks from… Read moreChampaign Co. History Museum announces 250 celebration events
During an event Thursday at the Brickyard in Mount Pulaski, Bureau Board President Molly Pickering said this is part of a months-long effort to hear what people wanted to see represented throughout central Illinois. Read moreResidents asked for input to shape future of Logan County tourism
Richland Community College is partnering with the Children's Museum of Illinois to form a teaching kitchen. Read moreRichland, Children's Museum of Illinois cooking up a teaching kitchen
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur Public Schools is seeking a new after-school vendor after ending its before and after-school programs due to budget cuts. Read moreDecatur Public Schools seeks new after-school vendor after budget cuts
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We're not kidding around! One-week-old goats visited the WAND news studio on June 3. Read moreWe're not kidding! 1-week-old goats visit the WAND studios from Scovill Zoo
The Danville City Council voted to increase the salaries for the Mayor and Treasurer at Wednesday night's meeting. Read moreDanville City Council votes to increase salaries for Mayor and Treasurer
Free training on trauma-informed care is being offered at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read moreFree training on trauma-informed care being offered at Decatur Memorial Hospital
Illinois College's orchid research collaboration earned its second gold medal in a row at the 2026 Chelsea Flower Show. Read moreIllinois College wins big at 2026 Chelsea Flower Show
Willow Tree Missions’ Board of Directors and staff have launched a strategic planning process for the organization. Read moreWillow Tree Missions Board, staff undertake strategic planning process
A Kitten Shower will take place from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at APL's location at 1001 Taintor Road in Springfield. Read moreAPL invites Springfield to Kitten Shower event to support kittens awaiting adoption