Ethan Holesha

Digital Producer at WCIA-TV (Champaign, IL)

Digital Producer at WCIA 3

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4 killed in Illinois plane crash, officials say

3 days ago | mystateline.com | Ethan Holesha |Molly Sweeney

TRILLA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Police has released the identities of the four individuals who were aboard the plane that crashed between Coles and Cumberland counties on Saturday. The Coles County Coroner confirmed the victims with the Illinois State Police. This includes 46-year-old Ross Nelson, 45-year-old Raimi Rundle, 36-year-old Courtney Morrow, and 48-year-old Michael Morrow. All four were from Menomonie, Wisconsin. The aircraft was removed from the roadway around 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Champaign Park District reschedules egg hunt due to weather

4 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County children will have to wait a few more days until this year’s Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt. On Friday, it was announced that due to inclement weather and the possibility of thunderstorms, the Champaign Park District has rescheduled the annual egg hunt which was set to take place on Saturday. The new date for the event is Tuesday, April 22 from 6-7 p.m. at West Side Park.
UPDATE: Traffic down to one lane on I-57 following Coles Co. crash

4 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

UPDATE at 3:45 p.m.HUMBOLT, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois State Police said a portion of Interstate 57 is down to one lane following a semi-truck crash in Coles County. State Police is urging drivers to use caution while traveling on I-57 southbound at milepost 198. At this time, lanes are being reduced to one lane in the area, the passing lane.
16-year-old shot, hospitalized in Decatur

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Ethan Holesha

Ethan HoleshaSat, April 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM UTC16-year-old shot, hospitalized in DecaturDECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A 16-year-old is in the hospital after being shot Friday afternoon in Decatur. Decatur drug dealer sentenced to prison for killing customer over $400 debt According to the Decatur Police Department, the shooting happened on E Whitmer St. at approximately 2 p.m. The teenager was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. This situation remains an ongoing investigation.
16-year-old shot, hospitalized in Decatur

5 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

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Agencies on scene at single engine plane crash in Cumberland Co.

5 days ago | mywabashvalley.com | Ethan Holesha

by: Ethan Holesha Posted: Apr 19, 2025 / 01:07 PM EDT Updated: Apr 19, 2025 / 01:18 PM EDT CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Multiple agencies are on scene after a single engine plane crashed in Cumberland County Saturday morning.
UPDATE: Agencies conducting ‘fatal aircraft investigation,’ 4 people on board in Trilla plane crash

5 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha |Molly Sweeney

Update: 4/20/25 12:00 p.m. TRILLA, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois State Police have shared more information regarding the fatal plane crash that occurred between Coles and Cumberland Counties on Saturday. State Police said that all four occupants were from Menomonie, Wisconsin and were pronounced dead on scene. As of Sunday afternoon, the aircraft is still on the road, and the roadway remains shut down. State Police said the roadway would likely reopen later in the day on Sunday.
UPDATE: Agencies conducting ‘fatal aircraft investigation,’ 4 people on board in Trilla plane crash

5 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

UPDATE at 12:25 p.m.TRILLA, Ill. (WCIA) — Four people were on board a plane that crashed in Trilla, and Illinois State Police is currently conducting a “fatal aircraft investigation.”According to State Police, ISP Troop 7 responded to 551-587 County Road 1400 N in Trilla between Coles and Cumberland Counties at approximately 10:15 a.m. for the report of a small single engine plane crash. The location is three miles south of Mattoon and just southwest of Coles County Memorial Airport.
Springfield Police Sgt. retiring after 25 years of service

5 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Sergeant Jeff Royer is retiring from the Springfield Police Department after 25 years of service. Throughout his career, Royer served in a number of roles, including Patrol Officer, Emergency Response Team member and K9 Officer alongside his trusted partner, Lux. In 2020, he was promoted to Sergeant and most recently led the Traffic Unit, where he played a large role in launching the department’s Motor Unit.
Six fire departments respond to Rantoul house fire

5 days ago | wcia.com | Ethan Holesha

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — The Rantoul Fire Department responded to an abandoned house engulfed in flames Friday night. At approximately 8 p.m., the Rantoul Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire at 2951 County Road 1900 E. As of 10:29 p.m., the fire was put out, but the department said it would continue to smolder for some time. According to Rantoul Fire Chief Chad Smith, a homeowner was burning brush, and it got out of control catching the nearby abandoned home on fire.