http://www.wandtv.com/category/137700/champaign-county en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WAND News 15 champaign-county http://www.wandtv.com/story/22102359/trivia-event-held-fot-relay-for-life http://www.wandtv.com/story/22102359/trivia-event-held-fot-relay-for-life?t=2013-04-28T23:52:13Z WAND Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:52:00 EDT Relay for Life of Champaign County is just weeks away. Sunday night, coordinators raised nearly $1,000 for the event. There was a trivia for life fundraiser at the Emerald City Lounge. People competed News http://www.wandtv.com/story/21615579/local-franchisee-earns-top-award http://www.wandtv.com/story/21615579/local-franchisee-earns-top-award?t=2013-03-12T22:35:43Z WAND Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:35:00 EDT CHAMPAIGN - A local staffing firm earned a top company award in February. Express Employment Professionals of Champaign and Danville, owned by Richard and wife Lynn Yoerk, received the Board of Directors News http://www.wandtv.com/story/20978370/danville-police-investigate-shooting-incident http://www.wandtv.com/story/20978370/danville-police-investigate-shooting-incident?t=2013-02-06T11:39:05Z WAND Wed, 6 Feb 2013 11:39:00 EST DANVILLE – One person is dead after a shooting incident Tuesday night in Fair Oaks.   Director of Public Safety Larry Thomason said that police were called to the 900 block of Lewis Lane at about 11 PM News http://www.wandtv.com/story/20587025/experts-say-flu-outbreak-yet-to-peak-in-champaign http://www.wandtv.com/story/20587025/experts-say-flu-outbreak-yet-to-peak-in-champaign?t=2013-01-14T23:14:15Z WAND Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:14:00 EST CHAMPAIGN- With the flu spreading across the nation, officials with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District say the worst may be yet to come. Public Health Administrator Julie Pryde says the area News http://www.wandtv.com/story/20102067/urbana-begins-improvement-project http://www.wandtv.com/story/20102067/urbana-begins-improvement-project?t=2012-11-14T23:11:45Z WAND Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:11:00 EST URBANA - A makeover for the city of Urbana is now underway. On Wednesday afternoon city officials held a groundbreaking for the long-awaited Boneyard Creek Improvement Project. To be completed in June News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19479909/rantoul-police-find-dead-body-in-burnt-trailer http://www.wandtv.com/story/19479909/rantoul-police-find-dead-body-in-burnt-trailer?t=2012-09-07T09:19:22Z WAND Fri, 7 Sep 2012 09:19:00 EDT Rantoul - Rantoul Police Lieutenant Jeff Wooten says police discovered a dead body under debris. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22177110/champaign-school-board-seats-new-members http://www.wandtv.com/story/22177110/champaign-school-board-seats-new-members?t=2013-05-06T22:25:30Z WAND Mon, 6 May 2013 22:25:00 EDT CHAMPAIGN -- "I welcome the new Board members to the District and look forward to working collaboratively to realize the vision we have set for the future of Unit 4," said Superintendent Dr. Judy Wiegand. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/20320708/champaign-county-housing-market-shows-november-growth http://www.wandtv.com/story/20320708/champaign-county-housing-market-shows-november-growth?t=2012-12-11T20:30:32Z WAND Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:30:00 EST The president of the Champaign County Association of Realtors said, potential buyers are shopping the housing market. In Champaign, the numbers from November show sales are up 38 percent. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19999355/man-tries-to-shoot-roommate http://www.wandtv.com/story/19999355/man-tries-to-shoot-roommate?t=2012-11-04T18:49:34Z WAND Sun, 4 Nov 2012 18:49:00 EST A man is behind bars after trying to shoot at his roommate in Champaign. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/21972819/driver-in-single-car-crash-dies http://www.wandtv.com/story/21972819/driver-in-single-car-crash-dies?t=2013-04-15T00:06:54Z WAND Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:06:00 EDT CHAMPAIGN COUNTY - Illinois State Police has released the identity of a driver in a fatal single vehicle crash. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/20393562/computer-security-expert-warns-on-fake-charity-websites-for-sandy-hook-school-shooting http://www.wandtv.com/story/20393562/computer-security-expert-warns-on-fake-charity-websites-for-sandy-hook-school-shooting?t=2012-12-20T11:44:53Z WAND Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:44:00 EST CHAMPAIGN - Champaign-area computer security researcher and digital forensics specialist John Bambenek is warning people to be careful with who they give donations to in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy."Since News - News Release http://www.wandtv.com/story/20383631/david-named-new-champaign-city-manager http://www.wandtv.com/story/20383631/david-named-new-champaign-city-manager?t=2012-12-19T12:32:43Z WAND Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:32:00 EST CHAMPAIGN - Champaign has a new City Manager. Champaign City Council voted to appoint Assistant City Manager Dorothy Ann David as City Manager beginning March 30, 2013, following the retirement of current News http://www.wandtv.com/story/20273598/schools-hit-with-whooping-cough http://www.wandtv.com/story/20273598/schools-hit-with-whooping-cough?t=2012-12-05T23:09:40Z WAND Wed, 5 Dec 2012 23:09:00 EST MAHOMET - Students in the Mahomet-Seymour school district are seeing an outbreak of whooping cough. As of Wednesday, four students had been diagnosed with the severely contagious bacterial illness. Known News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19864429/county-clerk-gordy-hulten-announces-opening-of-early-voting-seven-new-locations http://www.wandtv.com/story/19864429/county-clerk-gordy-hulten-announces-opening-of-early-voting-seven-new-locations?t=2012-10-19T12:58:08Z WAND Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:58:00 EDT URBANA  – Champaign County Clerk Gordy Hulten announced today that Early Voting for the November 6, 2012 General Election will begin on Monday, October 22, with voting available at the Champaign County News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19864216/two-under-arrest-in-connection-with-robberies-in-urbana http://www.wandtv.com/story/19864216/two-under-arrest-in-connection-with-robberies-in-urbana?t=2012-10-19T12:27:37Z WAND Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:27:00 EDT URBANA - Two people are in custody following separate robberies in Urbana.The first one happened the evening of October 8, at the Circle K gas station located at 1821 Philo Road. Officers observed the News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19812569/police-investigate-deadly-accident http://www.wandtv.com/story/19812569/police-investigate-deadly-accident?t=2012-10-15T12:00:02Z WAND Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EDT URBANA - A University of Illinois student is dead after allegedly being hit by a drunk driver. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19745493/man-to-be-sentenced-for-inappropriate-contact-with-girls http://www.wandtv.com/story/19745493/man-to-be-sentenced-for-inappropriate-contact-with-girls?t=2012-10-05T11:35:54Z WAND Fri, 5 Oct 2012 11:35:00 EDT CHAMPAIGN - James Davis, 37, of Champaign could face up to 90 years in prison for having inappropriate contact with two young girls.Davis was recently convicted for predatory criminal sexual assault of News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19711703/urbana-neighborhood-hit-with-break-ins http://www.wandtv.com/story/19711703/urbana-neighborhood-hit-with-break-ins?t=2012-10-02T23:17:35Z WAND Tue, 2 Oct 2012 23:17:00 EDT URBANA - A neighborhood in Urbana has been seeing a number of home and car break-ins in recent weeks. The Champaign County Sheriff's department has confirmed over 10 burglaries in the past two months. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19677219/crime-tracker-police-search-for-armed-robbery-suspect http://www.wandtv.com/story/19677219/crime-tracker-police-search-for-armed-robbery-suspect?t=2012-09-30T12:18:36Z WAND Sun, 30 Sep 2012 12:18:00 EDT CHAMPAIGN - Champaign Police are asking for your help to find a person responsible for holding up a gas station.Police told WAND News the robbery happened at 2401 West Springfield Avenue in Champaign.Police News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19508051/champaign-teachers-picket-school-board-meeting http://www.wandtv.com/story/19508051/champaign-teachers-picket-school-board-meeting?t=2012-09-10T23:14:05Z WAND Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:14:00 EDT CHAMPAIGN - Members and supporters of the Champaign Federation of Teachers picketed Monday night's school board meeting. The teachers are currently working without a contract. Last year's contract expired News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19263831/police-ask-for-publics-help-to-locate-runaway http://www.wandtv.com/story/19263831/police-ask-for-publics-help-to-locate-runaway?t=2012-08-13T13:17:01Z WAND Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:17:00 EDT Champaign, IL - The Champaign Police Department is asking for your help to find Jamona K. Collier, age 13. Jamona was reported missing by her grandfather on August 9, 2012, when she left home without News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19210949/hundreds-of-students-receive-free-school-supplies http://www.wandtv.com/story/19210949/hundreds-of-students-receive-free-school-supplies?t=2012-08-07T00:11:42Z WAND Tue, 7 Aug 2012 00:11:00 EDT URBANA - Over 400 students received free school supplies at an event on Monday. The Vineyard Church held its fourth annual Back to School Blast, where families were treated to a free dinner, bully prevention News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19145413/champaign-police-investigate-shooting http://www.wandtv.com/story/19145413/champaign-police-investigate-shooting?t=2012-07-30T09:21:25Z WAND Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:21:00 EDT Champaign, Ill. - The Champaign Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in the area of James Street and Bradley Avenue. It happened at about 4:30 PM. When officers News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19132392/clements-names-interim-ceo-of-champaign-united-way http://www.wandtv.com/story/19132392/clements-names-interim-ceo-of-champaign-united-way?t=2012-07-27T15:04:18Z WAND Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:04:00 EDT Champaign, Ill. - United Way of Champaign County Board of Directors Chair, Bob Mulcahey, announced this morning that Tony Clements will serve as interim President and CEO while the board conducts the search Press Release http://www.wandtv.com/story/19130521/champaign-student-receives-perfect-score-on-act http://www.wandtv.com/story/19130521/champaign-student-receives-perfect-score-on-act?t=2012-07-27T11:24:04Z WAND Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:24:00 EDT Champaign, Ill. - Central High School senior Likith Govindaiah earned a top composite score of 36 (a perfect score) on a recent ACT test. According to ACT, while the actual number of students earning News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19116101/homeless-seek-shelter-to-hot-temperatures http://www.wandtv.com/story/19116101/homeless-seek-shelter-to-hot-temperatures?t=2012-07-25T23:25:30Z WAND Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:25:00 EDT CHAMPAIGN - It's hard to imagine life without air conditioning during these hot temperatures-- a challenge faced by some homeless individuals and families. While many homeless shelters are open 24/7 during News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19084955/the-champaign-county-fair-hosts-agriculture-day http://www.wandtv.com/story/19084955/the-champaign-county-fair-hosts-agriculture-day?t=2012-07-22T19:31:52Z WAND Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:31:00 EDT URBANA - The Champaign County Fair hosted Family and Agriculture Day on Sunday. The day kicked off with a horse show at 10 pm, which Fair Director Andy Edwards said saw the best attendance in three years. In News http://www.wandtv.com/story/19044978/urbana-man-arrested http://www.wandtv.com/story/19044978/urbana-man-arrested?t=2012-07-17T12:49:02Z WAND Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:49:00 EDT Urbana, Ill. – A former Vermilion county man, Donald Cunningham, 47, has been arrested on charges that he received and possessed images of child pornography. Cunningham, of Urbana, Ill., was arrested yesterday. Cunningham News - News Release http://www.wandtv.com/story/18995057/burglary-suspect-arrested http://www.wandtv.com/story/18995057/burglary-suspect-arrested?t=2012-07-10T18:42:52Z WAND Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:42:00 EDT Champaign, Ill. - A man suspected of being involved in several burglaries is now under arrest. Champaign County Investigators arrested Brandon M. Hinds, 26, of Fisher, Illinois Tuesday morning. He was News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18781674/walking-trail-bridge-fire-cause-determined http://www.wandtv.com/story/18781674/walking-trail-bridge-fire-cause-determined?t=2012-06-13T17:47:10Z WAND Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:47:00 EDT Piatt Ill. - On Monday, June 11, 2012, the Piatt County Sheriff's Office concluded its investigation into the fire that damaged the walking trail bridge that crosses the Sangamon River between County Farm News http://www.wandtv.com/story/18739119/crimetracker http://www.wandtv.com/story/18739119/crimetracker?t=2012-06-08T12:44:33Z WAND Fri, 8 Jun 2012 12:44:00 EDT Urbana, Ill. - Two men are in jail and one suspect is still at large following a raid in Urbana. Police raided Home Run Food Mart this week, confiscating items like glass pipes and lighters sold in brown News - AP-National http://www.wandtv.com/story/15660878/man-accused-of-shooting-cousin http://www.wandtv.com/story/15660878/man-accused-of-shooting-cousin?t=2011-10-10T19:31:59Z WAND Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:31:00 EDT MAHOMET, IL - A man remains in the Champaign County Jail, accused of shooting and killing his cousin.Gerard James is accused of shooting and killing Harlan James while working on a combine in a field on News http://www.wandtv.com/story/15174488/road-closures-in-danville http://www.wandtv.com/story/15174488/road-closures-in-danville?t=2011-07-29T12:23:40Z WAND Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:23:00 EDT DANVILLE - Road repairs will require the temporary closure of Jones Road in front of the entrance to Prairie States Warehouse located between Eastgate Dr. and Brewer Rd. in Danville. The closure is anticipated News http://www.wandtv.com/story/14739380/kenwood-road-and-john-street-closures-update http://www.wandtv.com/story/14739380/kenwood-road-and-john-street-closures-update?t=2011-05-27T11:19:07Z WAND Fri, 27 May 2011 11:19:00 EDT Champaign – Construction continues on the sanitary sewer extension project on Kenwood Road north and south of John Street, and on Jackson Street. The construction schedules discussed below are weather News http://www.wandtv.com/story/14735469/safer-schools-the-focus-of-house-bill-78 http://www.wandtv.com/story/14735469/safer-schools-the-focus-of-house-bill-78?t=2011-05-26T17:53:51Z WAND Thu, 26 May 2011 17:53:00 EDT Champaign - A new bill in the statehouse will make it a misdemeanor for certain people to enter areas surrounding schools. House Bill 78 seeks to set up a 1000-foot buffer zone around schools. People News http://www.wandtv.com/story/14726393/champaign-county-prepares-for-state-law-allowing-civil-unions http://www.wandtv.com/story/14726393/champaign-county-prepares-for-state-law-allowing-civil-unions?t=2011-05-26T10:26:01Z WAND Thu, 26 May 2011 10:25:00 EDT URBANA, IL – Champaign County Clerk Gordy Hulten is announcing information about his office's preparations for the June 1 opening of a new state law allowing Civil Unions News http://www.wandtv.com/story/14594427/seat-belt-saves-mans-life http://www.wandtv.com/story/14594427/seat-belt-saves-mans-life?t=2011-05-08T09:18:21Z WAND Sun, 8 May 2011 09:18:00 EDT A man walked away with minor injuries after his car flipped five times and landed in the middle of a busy expressway. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22392213/man-could-face-60-years-in-prison http://www.wandtv.com/story/22392213/man-could-face-60-years-in-prison?t=2013-05-22T11:42:57Z WAND Wed, 22 May 2013 11:42:00 EDT Champaign – The man police say killed his mother and set her body on fire in April faced a judge for his pretrial. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22304241/check-f http://www.wandtv.com/story/22304241/check-f?t=2013-05-20T22:53:01Z WAND Mon, 20 May 2013 22:53:00 EDT CHAMPAIGN - Although its a long-standing issue, Champaign police say check fraud is as prevalent as ever. Detective Patrick Kelly says the department is investigating several active cases of check scams, News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22293350/businesses-boosted-by-ncaa-tennis-tournament http://www.wandtv.com/story/22293350/businesses-boosted-by-ncaa-tennis-tournament?t=2013-05-19T18:03:19Z WAND Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT CHAMPAIGN - For the first time, the U of I is hosting the NCAA Men's and Women's Championships, and local businesses are reaping the benefits. Up to 700 players, coaches and NCAA officials are in town, News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22289276/champaign http://www.wandtv.com/story/22289276/champaign?t=2013-05-18T16:09:32Z WAND Sat, 18 May 2013 16:09:00 EDT CHAMPAIGN - For the second year, the Champaign Police Department hosted an Open House event for the community. Outside of the police department, community members could view various displays and demonstrations News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22261659/tiny-camera-in-illinois-offers-bugs-eye-view http://www.wandtv.com/story/22261659/tiny-camera-in-illinois-offers-bugs-eye-view?t=2013-05-15T15:42:14Z WAND Wed, 15 May 2013 15:42:00 EDT Urbana -- A tiny new camera developed at an Illinois university is giving researchers a bug's eye view. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22253068/task-force-launched-to-eliminate-domestic-violence http://www.wandtv.com/story/22253068/task-force-launched-to-eliminate-domestic-violence?t=2013-05-14T22:51:55Z WAND Tue, 14 May 2013 22:51:00 EDT CHAMPAIGN - Tuesday marked the first of many meetings to develop a new task force aimed at fighting domestic violence. Led by The Center for Women in Transition, The Central Illinois Domestic Task Force News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22234689/early-morning-fire-destroys-trailer http://www.wandtv.com/story/22234689/early-morning-fire-destroys-trailer?t=2013-05-13T11:19:21Z WAND Mon, 13 May 2013 11:19:00 EDT Urbana – Firefighters are investigating and early morning fire that destroyed a trailer. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22229980/local-businesses-have-mixed-reaction-to-potential-online-sales-tax http://www.wandtv.com/story/22229980/local-businesses-have-mixed-reaction-to-potential-online-sales-tax?t=2013-05-12T20:40:19Z WAND Sun, 12 May 2013 20:40:00 EDT CHAMPAIGN - Although some claim the Marketplace Fairness bill, passed by the senate last Monday, is expected to boost traditional retailers, some local Champaign County businesses aren't so sure. Scott News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22228367/champaign-events-held-for-childrens-mental-health-awareness-week http://www.wandtv.com/story/22228367/champaign-events-held-for-childrens-mental-health-awareness-week?t=2013-05-12T12:37:29Z WAND Sun, 12 May 2013 12:37:00 EDT CHAMPAIGN - After a week's worth of events, the Champaign Access Initiative wrapped up Children's Mental Health week with a block party on Saturday. Starting at 12 in Douglass Park, the family services News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22220673/judge-makes-chicago-mans-innocence-official http://www.wandtv.com/story/22220673/judge-makes-chicago-mans-innocence-official?t=2013-05-10T17:33:39Z WAND Fri, 10 May 2013 17:33:00 EDT Urbana -- A Champaign County judge has signed a petition declaring a Chicago man innocent of the murder of a 3-year-old girl. News http://www.wandtv.com/story/22397728/ill-general-assembly-overrides-smart-grid-veto http://www.wandtv.com/story/22397728/ill-general-assembly-overrides-smart-grid-veto?t=2013-05-22T15:10:36Z APIL Wed, 22 May 2013 15:10:00 EDT The Illinois General Assembly has overridden Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of legislation that addresses so-called Smart Grid technology. News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/22401137/jewish-group-detroit-leaders-abet-farrakhan-bias http://www.wandtv.com/story/22401137/jewish-group-detroit-leaders-abet-farrakhan-bias?t=2013-05-22T20:40:19Z APIL Wed, 22 May 2013 20:39:00 EDT A national Jewish civil rights group has criticized National of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan for making anti-Semitic statements at a Detroit church appearance and is calling on a congressman and other leaders in attendance... News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/22382207/lawmakers-seek-disaster-declaration-in-16-counties http://www.wandtv.com/story/22382207/lawmakers-seek-disaster-declaration-in-16-counties?t=2013-05-22T06:34:02Z APIL Wed, 22 May 2013 06:34:00 EDT Illinois' congressional delegation has asked President Obama to add 16 Illinois counties to the list of those eligible to receive disaster aid after last month's flooding. News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/22400729/ww-ii-photo-documentarian-wayne-miller-dies-at-94 http://www.wandtv.com/story/22400729/ww-ii-photo-documentarian-wayne-miller-dies-at-94?t=2013-05-22T19:30:58Z APIL Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT Photographer Wayne F. Miller, who produced some of the most indelible combat images of World War II and created a ground-breaking series of portraits chronicling the lives of black Americans in Chicago, has died at age 94. News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/22400673/marion-official-pleads-guilty-to-theft http://www.wandtv.com/story/22400673/marion-official-pleads-guilty-to-theft?t=2013-05-22T19:22:41Z APIL Wed, 22 May 2013 19:22:00 EDT The former manager of Marion's water department pleaded guilty to federal charges she stole more than $500,000 from the southern Illinois city. News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/22400494/speaker-house-guns-vote-on-friday http://www.wandtv.com/story/22400494/speaker-house-guns-vote-on-friday?t=2013-05-22T19:06:52Z APIL Wed, 22 May 2013 19:06:00 EDT Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says legislation allowing the carrying of concealed guns will get a vote Friday. News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/22398785/jurors-begin-deliberations-at-trump-civil-trial http://www.wandtv.com/story/22398785/jurors-begin-deliberations-at-trump-civil-trial?t=2013-05-22T16:38:49Z APIL Wed, 22 May 2013 16:38:00 EDT Jurors have withdrawn to begin deliberations about whether Donald Trump cheated an 87-year-old who claims the "Apprentice" star cheated her in property deal. News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/22381525/jury-set-to-begin-third-week-of-beason-trial http://www.wandtv.com/story/22381525/jury-set-to-begin-third-week-of-beason-trial?t=2013-05-22T04:10:15Z APIL Wed, 22 May 2013 04:10:00 EDT Jurors will begin hearing their third week of testimony in the trial of a man charged with beating five members of a central Illinois family to death. News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/22399993/springfield-man-gets-65-years-in-killing http://www.wandtv.com/story/22399993/springfield-man-gets-65-years-in-killing?t=2013-05-22T18:10:48Z APIL Wed, 22 May 2013 18:10:00 EDT A central Illinois judge has sentenced a Springfield man to 65 years in prison for armed robbery and murder. News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14878164 http://www.wandtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14878164&t=2013-05-22T23:35:41Z APIL Wed, 22 May 2013 18:06:00 EDT The Chicago Board of Education has given its final approval to a contentious and ambitious plan to shutter 50 schools. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other proponents say the closures are necessary because of falling enrollment and... News - AP-State http://www.wandtv.com/story/7544188/rss-feeds-widgets http://www.wandtv.com/story/7544188/rss-feeds-widgets?t=2013-03-20T12:58:38Z WAND Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:58:00 EDT WANDTV.com provides continually updated headline feeds from several sections and delivers them directly to your desktop news reader. You can now place our widgets on your own website and have the content updated automatically. News