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 throughout the Springfield area. Friday New Salem Candlelight Walk takes place from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln's New...

A great jack-o'-lantern can turn heads all Halloween season, but keeping it fresh is often easier said than done. Once a pumpkin is carved, the clock starts ticking, and within just a few days it can begin to shrivel, mold, and collapse. Fortunately, a few simple steps can help extend the life of your spooky masterpiec...

Meet Mocha! Mocha is a 3 month old male brown tabby kitten with equal parts spunk and cuddliness. His playful and friendly nature makes him the perfect candidate for a family that wants a new furry friend around to make things a bit more lively! See Mocha and his many adoptable friends on our website at www.apl-shelter...

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 of the Hygiene Drive benefiting the Central Illinois Foodbank. Community members stopped by throughout the day to donate ...

Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.

Presented by Meet the 98.7 WNNS Circle of Friends - your connection to the heartbeat of the Springfield area! The Circle of Friends is your best variety for inside scoops, volunteer engagement, and issues that matter most to our vibrant community. Join the conversation and let's celebrate the best of Springfield, toget...

Most of us feel pretty good when we stay on top of the laundry, keep the dishes done, and run the vacuum once in a while. But according to cleaning experts, there are several household items that often get overlooked when it comes to washing. The tricky part is that many of these items don't look dirty. Even so, they c...

One of the things we love most on The Morning Routine with Rocki and Lacey is connecting with our listeners. That's why we feature a daily Topic of the Day, giving you a chance to share your thoughts, stories, and experiences on everything from food and fashion to trends, relationships, and life's biggest lessons. Toda...

Meet Beans! 🐾🖤 Beans is a 1-year-old black pit mix with the biggest ears and the softest fur you can imagine. This lovely boy has a kind, loving soul and a personality that truly shines once you get to know him. He loves to run around, go on walks, and soak up every moment outside-nothing makes Beans happier than...

Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.

South Fork took a 16-14 lead with 8:52 left in the game before Pawnee scored 18 straight to win it. The Indians beat the Ponies 32-16 to win the Coal Miner's Cup led by Jace Jankousky

We caught up with Pawnee's Ty Lederbrand, Jace Jankousky and Hudson Wort after the Indians won the Coal Miner's Cup 32-16 on Saturday night. Highlights to come.

Rochester went on the road in Week 9 and returned home with a 42-7 win over Quincy Notre Dame. Evrim Tabag rushed for three touchdowns and JP Leonard threw for three touchdowns to three different wide

The Riverton Hawks trailed 15-6 at halftime and worked their way back for a 26-23 win over PORTA in week nine. Riverton took the lead as Tyler Meyer found Brodee Bates for a 12 yard touchdown

Lincoln and Southeast were locked in a scoreless tie at halftime with a playoff spot on the line. The Railers then scored 28 points to close out the game, including two defensive scores to win and

U-High junior Andrew Aldeman won his second straight Central State Eight conference race to help power the Pioneers to a team title on their 'home' course on Friday night with 31 points. Lincoln's Preston Short finished

It was a strong finish to the regular season for the Sacred Heart-Griffin Cyclones as they won 48-0 over Glenwood at home to end their regular season at 8-1. Mikey Groesch scored the opening two touchdowns

Pleasant Plains kicked a field goal with 5:22 left in the third quarter to give them a 13-12 lead over Olympia. The Spartans took it from there, beating the Cardinals 54-16 to finish the regular season

The Jacksonville Crimsons finish the regular season 8-1 for the first time in 60 years thanks to a 49-6 win over MacArthur on Friday night. The Generals finish the season 7-2 as both teams wait to