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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3 days ago |
wandtv.com | Adeena Balthazor
MT. ZION, Ill. (WAND) -- The Lew Jack Skills Camp in Mt. Zion is offering boys and girls from third thru eighth grade a chance to learn from many different people. Pro player Christian Williams wants to make sure kids learn the fundamentals during their time at the camp. "Simple passing, simple dribbling stuff, simple shooting skills," Williams said.
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3 days ago |
wandtv.com | Adeena Balthazor
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4 days ago |
wandtv.com | Adeena Balthazor
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1 week ago |
wandtv.com | Jim Kosek
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Hot, summer weather is coming! And, to understand why it's getting so hot, let us examine the first law of thermodynamics. The first law of thermodynamics, also known as the law of conservation of energy, states that energy cannot be created or destroyed. Instead, energy can only be transferred or changed from one form to another. This law implies that the total energy remains constant, accounting for energy exchanges through heat and work.
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wandtv.com | Anthony Peoples
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WAND-TV (Decatur, IL) journalists
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123 Example Street
City, Country 12345
Phone
+1 (555) 123-4567
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