Category Archives: Local Stories
Wet Nose Wednesday : Zina
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Oct 28, 2026
The Weekender for Oct. 23 - 25, 2026: Spooky Fun Across Springfield
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, it's a packed Halloween weekend around Springfield with trick-or-treat events, haunted happenings, live entertainment, theater, and family-friendly ...
Oct 23, 2026 serrnovik / Depositphotos.com
7th Annual Fill the Trailer Food Drive Collects More Than 5,700 Pounds of Food
The 7th Annual Channel1450 Fill the Trailer Food Drive has officially concluded, with local high school football teams stepping up once again to help fight food insecurity throughout Central Illinois....
Oct 21, 2026
Wet Nose Wednesday : Barktoberfest
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Oct 21, 2026
The Weekender for Oct. 16-18, 2026: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Misery & Fall Fun
It finally feels like fall! If you're looking for something to do this weekend, you'll find seasonal favorites, live music, theater, movies, Celtic traditions, and family-friendly fall fun happening t...
Oct 16, 2026
Woodward Community Media Helps Drive Donations for Central Illinois Foodbank Hygiene Drive
On Wednesday, October 14, Woodward Community Media stations 98.7 WNNS, 104.5 WFMB, and 99-7 CVS broadcast live from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Heartland Credit Union on W. White Oaks Drive in support o...
Oct 14, 2026
Wet Nose Wednesday : Oma
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Oct 14, 2026
Wet Nose Wednesday : Van
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Oct 7, 2026
The Weekender for Oct. 2-4, 2026: Candlelight Walk, Jersey Boys & Fall Fun
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, you'll find fall festivities, live theater, family fun, classic cars, music, and outdoor events happening throughout the Springfield area. Friday Ne...
Oct 2, 2026
Woodward Community Media's Dave Comstock Receives Prestigious IBA Vanguard Award
Woodward Community Media is proud to announce that Dave Comstock was honored today with the Illinois Broadcasters Association Vanguard Award during a ceremony at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. The V...
Oct 1, 2026 Dave Comstock receives the IBA Vanguard Award.