WLDS-AM (Springfield, IL)

WLDS (1180 AM) is a radio station located in Jacksonville, Illinois, USA, catering to the local community. It broadcasts a format focused on News and Information, and is owned by Jacksonville Area Radio Broadcasters Inc.

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Steveson Gets 5 Years for Meth in Greene

4 days ago | wlds.com | Gary M. Scott

A Greene County man was given a prison sentence in Greene Court court yesterday for meth possession. 42-year-old Nicky Steveson admitted in court yesterday before Judge Zachary Schmidt that he knowingly had less than 5 grams of meth with him during his arrest in March of last year. Judge Schmidt sentenced Steveson to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Another Victim in the Chatham Daycare Crash

4 days ago | wlds.com | Gary M. Scott

The tragic accident at a Chatham day care center in late April has claimed a fifth victim. Sangamon county coroner Jim Allmon has confirmed the death of an 8 year old boy from Springfield, Bradley Lund. He was an inpatient at St John’s Hospital in Springfield since the accident April 28th at the YNOT Day Care Center in Chatham.
Two Dead from Weekend Pike Bike Accident

4 days ago | wlds.com | Gary M. Scott

Two people are dead as a result of a single motorcycle accident over the weekend in Pike County. State police say identities have not been released. State police say the motorcycle was southbound on Illinois 106, when the bike veered off the roadway on the left side. Troopers offered no explanation as to the reason the bike veered off the road.
Morgan County Property Tax Bills

4 days ago | wlds.com | Gary M. Scott

Morgan County residents got a summer gift in the mail over the weekend. That gift…is the Morgan County property tax bill. First installment of the tax is due June 27th, the final Friday of June. The second installment will be due July 28th, the final Monday of July. Taxpayers can pay online by credit, debit or e checks at morganil.devnetwedge.com.
Davidsmeyer doesn’t like the budget

4 days ago | wlds.com | Gary M. Scott

Illinois has a new budget, but democrats and republicans differ on the description as to what type of budget it is. Governor JB Pritzker calls the budget the 7th consecutive balanced budget his administration has approved. He says the $55-billion spending plan investes in economic development, education and healthcare, and doubles down on fiscal discipline.
Talley Gets 5 Years in Prison

4 days ago | wlds.com | Gary M. Scott

The Greene County state’s attorney’s office has announced a Greene County man was given prison time for meth possession. The sentencing was handed down last Friday in Greene County court before Judge Allison Lorton. 36-year-old Anthony Talley was given 5 years in the department of corrections for a class 3 felony, possession meth.
Monday Scores

4 days ago | wlds.com | Gary M. Scott

Routt Catholic’s baseball season is done. The Rockets fell in 8 innings to highly regarded Father McGivney yesterday afternoon 4-3. Pawnee downed Waltonville 5-4 at SIU Carbondale. Carrollton advanced to the Class 1A state softball tournament, stopping Havana 4-3. Auburn is headed to the state 2A softball tournament after dropping Tolono Unity 2-0. And, SHG knocked off Monticello at the 2A baseball level 4-3.
ID’s set for All Six in Fatal Accident

5 days ago | wlds.com | Gary M. Scott

State police have identified all six people involved in a two vehicle fatal accident at the intersection of route 67 and the Woodson Winchester blacktop May 24th. The accident claimed the lives of 18-year-old Jeremy Davidsmeyer and 17-year-old Joel Noble, both of Pittsfield. Funeral services for Davidsmeyer are being held today in Pittsfield.
Center Street Fire

5 days ago | wlds.com | Gary M. Scott

More details are available regarding a house fire on Center Street about 9:45 yesterday morning. The fire occurred at 1231 Center, at the home of Lisa Degroot and Doris Collins. Firemen says one of the occupants told them she had a pan of oil on the stove in the kitchen, went outside and forgot about it. The report indicated once she discovered smoke, she broke a window to rescue her mom.
Ashland Village Hall Work

5 days ago | wlds.com | Gary M. Scott

Customers and residents of the village of a Cass County community will need to make adjustments over the next week. Ashland Village Hall undergoes renovations starting today. Those renovations will stretch through Friday. Village president Kitty Mau says office personnel will be available by calling 217-476-3317.