Luke Taylor

Bogota D.C.

Journalist at Freelance

Journalist covering Latin America from Bogotá, Colombia. ([email protected])

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Urbana man charged with solicitation for alleged Snapchat conversation with minor

2 weeks ago | news-gazette.com | Luke Taylor

URBANA — An Urbana man has been charged with indecent solicitation of a child after he allegedly sent inappropriate photos of himself to a Kentucky 12-year-old. Carson C. Zajdel, 38, was also charged with sexual exploitation of a child for the same exchange. He was arraigned on those charges Thursday and will be held in jail overnight awaiting a hearing on whether he will be detained until trial.
C-U crime report, June 5-12, 2025

2 weeks ago | news-gazette.com | Luke Taylor

Each week, courts-beat reporter Luke Taylor will assemble a bulletin of local criminal activity reported by C-U police.Champaign800 block of Stratford Drive: A woman was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing into a parked car at 3:41 a.m. June 3. 900 block of South Duncan Road: A vehicle was stolen from a woman’s driveway, but she was able to track and disable it remotely, leading to its recovery at 5 a.m. June 3.
Top of the Morning, June 13, 2025

2 weeks ago | news-gazette.com | Luke Taylor

On Fridays, we’ll spotlight the men and women serving up cold ones and conversation in our neck of the woods. Let us know about your favorite bartender by emailing [email protected]. An old bank building might not still have cash in the vault, but there is money in gambling. At least, that’s how Realtor Tony Bammert convinced Jeff Noffsinger to go into business with him on what would become Winston’s Old Bank in Sidney.
Urbana Pops Orchestra to bring circus sounds to Urbana High School

2 weeks ago | news-gazette.com | Luke Taylor

To subscribe, click here. URBANA — If you hear the sounds of a circus this Saturday, don’t look for a big top and elephants. Keep an eye out for cellos and violins instead. This year’s Urbana Pops Orchestra summer concert is all about the circus, inspired by conductor Stephen Larson’s experience hearing “Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite” by Karl King as a child. “That’s just a piece that’s enigmatic of the circus, and I thought it would be fun hearing it with the orchestra,” he said.
Danville man arrested in hit-and-run that leaves 4-year-old with injuries

2 weeks ago | news-gazette.com | Luke Taylor

DANVILLE — A Danville man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run accident that sent a 4-year-old to the hospital. At around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Danville police responded to a hit-and-run on the 1600 block of Edgewood Drive. The child was taken to a local hospital by family members prior to police arrival and has since been listed as table but transferred to a hospital in Urbana. A witness to the incident described seeing 20-year-old Tyran A.
Hit-and-run leaves 4-year-old with injuries; man arrested

2 weeks ago | news-gazette.com | Luke Taylor

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Hit-and-run leaves 4-year-old with injuries

2 weeks ago | news-gazette.com | Luke Taylor

DANVILLE — A 4-year-old has been hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening. At around 7:45 p.m. last night, Danville police officers responded to a hit-and-run on the 1600 block of Edgewood Drive and learned that the victim was a child. The victim was taken to a local hospital by family members prior to police arrival and has since been listed as table but transferred to a hospital in Urbana. A witness to the incident described seeing 20-year-old Tyran A.
High school students learn law from judge, local lawyers

2 weeks ago | news-gazette.com | Luke Taylor

URBANA — After spending a day learning the basics of their potential career, seven prospective lawyers, all students at Central High, got a behind-the-scenes look at the Champaign County Courthouse. Each of the students had applied to be part of the Webber & Thies two-day legal profession boot camp, giving them the chance to learn about different types of law and how to pursue becoming a lawyer.
RFK Jr dismisses entire CDC vaccine advisory panel

2 weeks ago | bmj.com | Luke Taylor

News & ViewsRFK Jr dismisses... RFK Jr dismisses entire CDC vaccine advisory panel News BMJ 2025; 389 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r1206 Cite this as: BMJ 2025;389:r1206 Robert F Kennedy Jr has dismissed every member of the United States’ national vaccine committee, sparking alarm from leading medical and public health associations.
Two teens injured in shooting Sunday night in Champaign

2 weeks ago | news-gazette.com | Luke Taylor

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