WAND-TV (Decatur, IL)

WAND-TV stands as the top local news provider in Central Illinois, backed by a talented and seasoned journalism team. Based in Decatur, Illinois, our broadcast area spans 21 counties, including Cass, Champaign, Christian, Coles, Cumberland, De Witt, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Ford, Iroquois, Logan, Macon, Menard, Morgan, Moultrie, Piatt, Sangamon, Shelby, Vermilion, and Warren County in Indiana. Our reporters cover an impressive 11,800 square miles, which represents 21% of Illinois' total land area. The farthest city we report from is Beaverville in Iroquois County, located 134 miles away. As the only station in a hyphenated market, WAND-TV uniquely serves the entire area without needing a secondary signal. Our reach extends to 389,000 households, and we are also available through various cable providers in our DMA. Since we first went on air as WTVP on August 16, 1953, we have been a pioneering force in Central Illinois, being one of the first 19 ABC affiliates. Our call letters changed to WAND in 1966 following our acquisition by LIN Broadcasting. In 2005, we transitioned from ABC to NBC. Then, in November 2007, Block Communications acquired the remaining 33% stake in WAND from LIN Television, integrating WAND into a family of stations that includes WDRB-TV, WLIO-TV, and KTRV-TV. Our station is equipped with features like weather radar, alerts, and story submission options, making it convenient for viewers to stay updated on the latest news wherever they are.

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#98662

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#19032

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AP PHOTOS: Colorful hats and costumes light up annual NYC Easter Parade

3 days ago | wandtv.com | Andres Kudacki

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CEFCU's Athlete of the Week: Sydney Howerton

5 days ago | wandtv.com | Jake Bedell

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Scholarship encouraging more to become teachers amid shortage

5 days ago | wandtv.com | Ben Machi

One scholarship is designed to encourage more students to go into teaching and stay to teach in Illinois. Amethyst Hamm, a senior at Illinois State University and recipient of the scholarship, told WAND News, "This scholarship has changed my life and allowed me to do more than I ever thought that I would be able to do."The ECACE scholarship helps pay for tuition up to $7,500 for qualifying students.
Heavy Storms Set To Return This Holiday Weekend

5 days ago | wandtv.com | Jim Kosek

(WAND) - It's been a waiting game and a hurry-up game today. As farmers hurry to get more crops planted before several rounds of rain and/or severe weather, a stout cap on the atmosphere has kept us wondering when will storms erupt. A powerhouse elongated cold front from the western Great Lakes to Texas will arrive during the wee hours of Saturday morning. In advance of this front, thunderstorm initiation has been few and far between.
Arcola business district gets fresher look

5 days ago | wandtv.com | Doug Wolfe

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Central Illinois braces for severe storms, heavy rain

6 days ago | wandtv.com | Anthony Peoples

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Food Fraud - Are you getting what you paid for?

6 days ago | wandtv.com | Doug Wolfe

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — There are all types of scams but have you ever heard of food fraud? Food fraud is when a company, restaurant or supplier gets you to pay for a higher priced food item and then replaces it with a cheaper product. It’s a type of fraud costing U.S. consumers billions of dollars. “It’s basically like selling drugs,” Larry Olmsted, author of Real Food – Fake Food, told WAND Investigates.
Food Fraud - Are you getting what you paid for?

6 days ago | wandtv.com | Doug Wolfe

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Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Set To Strike

6 days ago | wandtv.com | Jim Kosek

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Coach Lee Corso to retire from ESPN's 'College Gameday' in August

6 days ago | wandtv.com | Jake Bedell

(WAND) - After nearly 40 years with ESPN's traveling college football show, Lee Corso will retire from "College Gameday" in August. In a statement released by ESPN, Corso said, "I have a treasure of many friends, fond memories and some unusual experience to take with me into retirement."One last show 👏Lee Corso will make his final College GameDay headgear pick on August 30th.