The U.S. and Israel are pounding targets across Iran, dropping massive bombs on the country’s ballistic missile facilities and wiping out warships as part of an intensifying military campaign that accompanied the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian officials say more than 200 people have been killed since the start of the strikes that killed Khamenei and other senior leaders. Blasts across the country rattled windows and sent plumes of smoke high into the sky Sunday in the capital city of Tehran. Iran vowed revenge, firing missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab in a counteroffensive that the U.S. military said resulted in the deaths of three service members — the first known American casualties from the conflict. Read moreUS, Israel pound targets in Iran as Trump signals openness to talk to new leadership
One person was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Decatur Saturday night. Read more1 hospitalized after 2-vehicle crash in Decatur
A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that the gunman who killed two people at a bar in Texas early Sunday was wearing a sweatshirt that said “Property of Allah,” and another shirt with an Iranian flag design. The official and another person familiar with the matter say the gunman is being identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne. People briefed on the investigation say Diagne is originally from Senegal. One of those sources tells the AP he came to the U.S. in 2006 and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. The FBI says the shooting that left 14 others wounded is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism. Read moreSuspect in Texas shooting wore 'Property of Allah' clothing and Iranian flag emblem, AP source says
Authorities say at least 22 people were killed and more than 120 wounded in clashes with police on Sunday after protesters tried to storm the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi and U.N. offices in the north of the country. The violence came after the United States and Israel attacked Iran and killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Police said the protesters have been dispersed, and the situation is under control. Read moreAt least 22 people killed in Pakistan as protesters try to storm US Consulate
The U.S. and Israel have launched major attacks on Iran whose state media say Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. Iran counterattacked and exchanges of fire escalated Sunday. U.S. President Donald Trump said the attacks that began on Saturday aim to crush Iran’s military and stop the production of a nuclear weapon. Iran fired drones and missiles at Israel and aimed strikes at U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Several countries have closed their airspace. Three U.S. service members have been killed. Iranian state media says more than 200 people have been killed. Others have died in Israel and several countries. Read moreWhat to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran
(NBC NEWS) -- Three U.S. service members were killed and five were seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command said today. Read more3 U.S. service members killed, military says
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Sunday, March, and meteorological spring! March comes in with a mix of wintry weather and potentially severe weather before the end of the week. Read moreWintry weather overnight leads to a slippery monday commute
A volunteer firefighter was arrested and accused of starting a field fire in a nature preserve in northern Illinois on Friday. Read moreVolunteer firefighter arrested, accused of setting 700-acre fire in northern Illinois
"Be Bold." It means something different to everyone, but on Saturday, it signified an all-women-owned business vendor market. Read moreBe Bold: kicking off National Women's month with women-owned vendor market
The annual Macon County Conservation District pancake breakfast started in 1996, and was held until 2010. Now, the district has brought back the tradition to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Read morePancake breakfast returns for Macon County Conservation District's 60th Anniversary
The U.S. and Israel are pounding targets across Iran, dropping massive bombs on the country’s ballistic missile facilities and wiping out warships as part of an intensifying military campaign that accompanied the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian officials say more than 200 people have been killed since the start of the strikes that killed Khamenei and other senior leaders. Blasts across the country rattled windows and sent plumes of smoke high into the sky Sunday in the capital city of Tehran. Iran vowed revenge, firing missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab in a counteroffensive that the U.S. military said resulted in the deaths of three service members — the first known American casualties from the conflict. Read moreUS, Israel pound targets in Iran as Trump signals openness to talk to new leadership
One person was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Decatur Saturday night. Read more1 hospitalized after 2-vehicle crash in Decatur
A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that the gunman who killed two people at a bar in Texas early Sunday was wearing a sweatshirt that said “Property of Allah,” and another shirt with an Iranian flag design. The official and another person familiar with the matter say the gunman is being identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne. People briefed on the investigation say Diagne is originally from Senegal. One of those sources tells the AP he came to the U.S. in 2006 and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. The FBI says the shooting that left 14 others wounded is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism. Read moreSuspect in Texas shooting wore 'Property of Allah' clothing and Iranian flag emblem, AP source says
Authorities say at least 22 people were killed and more than 120 wounded in clashes with police on Sunday after protesters tried to storm the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi and U.N. offices in the north of the country. The violence came after the United States and Israel attacked Iran and killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Police said the protesters have been dispersed, and the situation is under control. Read moreAt least 22 people killed in Pakistan as protesters try to storm US Consulate
The U.S. and Israel have launched major attacks on Iran whose state media say Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. Iran counterattacked and exchanges of fire escalated Sunday. U.S. President Donald Trump said the attacks that began on Saturday aim to crush Iran’s military and stop the production of a nuclear weapon. Iran fired drones and missiles at Israel and aimed strikes at U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Several countries have closed their airspace. Three U.S. service members have been killed. Iranian state media says more than 200 people have been killed. Others have died in Israel and several countries. Read moreWhat to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran
(NBC NEWS) -- Three U.S. service members were killed and five were seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command said today. Read more3 U.S. service members killed, military says
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Sunday, March, and meteorological spring! March comes in with a mix of wintry weather and potentially severe weather before the end of the week. Read moreWintry weather overnight leads to a slippery monday commute
A volunteer firefighter was arrested and accused of starting a field fire in a nature preserve in northern Illinois on Friday. Read moreVolunteer firefighter arrested, accused of setting 700-acre fire in northern Illinois
"Be Bold." It means something different to everyone, but on Saturday, it signified an all-women-owned business vendor market. Read moreBe Bold: kicking off National Women's month with women-owned vendor market
The annual Macon County Conservation District pancake breakfast started in 1996, and was held until 2010. Now, the district has brought back the tradition to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Read morePancake breakfast returns for Macon County Conservation District's 60th Anniversary
A list of of food pantries and services across WAND viewing counties in central Illinois. Read moreWhere to find food pantries in your area across Central Illinois
During the season of Lent, some Christians choose to avoid consuming meat on Fridays as a form of sacrifice. Read more2026 guide to Lenten fish fries in Central Illinois
Central Illinois's own Lynn Rainer will be competing on "Wheel of Fortune" the week of March 2. Read moreDecatur resident to compete on 'Wheel of Fortune'
McDonald's on West Eldorado in Decatur was named the top Round-Up fundraising store in 2025, raising $16,411 for families with children needing medical care. Read moreWest Eldorado McDonald’s raises over $16k for Ronald McDonald House
The Champaign County Association of Realtors said it's building momentum as it plunges deeper into 2026. Read moreChampaign County sees slight dip in home sales, prices on the rise
Heartland Credit Union and the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's Office are set to offer convenient passport registration day. Read moreHeartland Credit Union in Springfield to offer convenient passport registration day
During the season of Lent, some Christians choose to avoid consuming meat on Fridays as a form of sacrifice. Read more2026 guide to Lenten fish fries in Central Illinois
"Be Bold." It means something different to everyone, but on Saturday, it signified an all-women-owned business vendor market. Read moreBe Bold: kicking off National Women's month with women-owned vendor market
The annual Macon County Conservation District pancake breakfast started in 1996, and was held until 2010. Now, the district has brought back the tradition to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Read morePancake breakfast returns for Macon County Conservation District's 60th Anniversary
The Mahomet chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is gearing up for its second annual bed build, with a plan to build 150 bed frames for children across Champaign County who are in need. Read moreOne nail at a time: Mahomet organization hopes to build 150 beds for kids
The Springfield Police Department is introducing the Blue Envelope Program in partnership with The Autism Hero Project. Read moreSpringfield police launch Blue Envelope Program to help drivers with Autism
WasteNot Compost and Champaign County Environmental Stewards have partnered to bring a compost drop-off program to Urbana at the Lincoln Square Mall. Read moreCompost drop-off program coming to Urbana
