Bismarck
CRIME & SAFETY
16-year-old hurt in overnight Danville shooting
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Police Department is asking the public for help in the investigation of an overnight shooting that left a teenager hurt. Department officials said in a press release that officers responded at 9:45 p.m. to the area of James and May Streets for a report of a gunshot victim. When […]
UPDATE: Next of Kin Located of Pedestrian Killed in Accident
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY. Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden reports that next of kin has been located for James W. Ritter of Danville. McFadden said she located two cousins of Ritter’s, who are brothers. Tuesday afternoon update:. The pedestrian who died after being struck...
Homeowners escape fire in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Homeowners were able to escape a fire in Danville Tuesday night. The Danville Fire Department was called to the 500 block of Meadowlawn St. at 8:11 p.m. to a single-story home with a fire in the attached garage. Everyone had gotten out of the house safely...
Abandoned church fire in Danville deemed incendiary
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND)- An abandoned church fire is under investigation after the Danville Fire Department deemed it incendiary. Danville Fire was called to the 900 block of Fowler Avenue in Danville at 8:55 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Upon arrival firefighters reported seeing a large amount of smoke coming...
Public Help Sought to Find Missing Rankin Man
RANKIN — The Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department continues to seek information in the search of a missing Rankin man. Frank Lucas, 55, was reported missing on July 11. According to Chief Investigator Michael Hartshorn, Lucas has not been seen since July 8. “He was last officially seen leaving...
Danville company fined $200k by OSHA for two labor accidents
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor found that two Danville labor accidents, which happened just one week apart, could have been prevented if safety regulations were followed. Now, the company responsible is facing six-digit fines. Inspectors from the DOL’s Occupation Safety and Health Administration responded to two incidents earlier […]
Danville Fire Department Battles Recent Incidents on Chandler, Beard Streets
THE FOLLOWING ARE DANVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RELEASES. ABOVE: Fire in 500 block of Beard Street occurred July 18th. Description of Structure/Property: Detached Garage Fire. Alarm Location/Address: 700 Blk of Chandler Street. Description of Incident:. The Danville Fire Department was called to the 700 Blk of Chandler Street early Wednesday morning,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.