Miranda Meister
WCIA News
Champaign, IL, United States
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Monarch migration passes through city
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A neighborhood in Urbana welcomes flying guests once a year. Hundreds of Monarch butterflies are making a stop in their trees before finishing their migration for the season. People who live in this area say this is something they’re used to seeing. But in the last few years, there haven’t been […] → Read More
Woman drives car into lake
HOMER, Ill. (WCIA) — A woman is okay after she veered her car off the road and into a lake. The woman as trying to clean up a spill in her car. She started to drive into the lake. She is okay. No word if she will be ticketed. → Read More
Superintendent under investigation for “possible improprieties”
MACON, Ill. (WCIA) — A statement has been released from the Bement Superintendent. “In light of the resignation and investigation of Dan Brue, former Meridian Superintendent, Bement began investigating possible improprieties that Dan Brue may have been involved in during his time with Bement from 2009-2013. Information gathered has been turned over to law enforcement […] → Read More
Accident closes road
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — An area road is closed after a crash. It happened on Old Route 36, near Lanesville Road, between Buffalo and Illiopolis. Officials say a power pole is blocking the road. They expect the road to be closed for several hours. No other information is currently available. → Read More
Rural opioid crisis meeting
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Health officials are holding a program to address the opioid crisis. It’s happening on August 14 at the Railside Golf Club from 8-4 p.m. The program will focus on educating people about what opioids are, understanding the addiction, and how to treat an overdose with narcan. Free naloxone will be […] → Read More
Road closed for water services installation
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — New Street will be closed between John and William Streets starting Tuesday. This will allow crews to install water services at McKinley Field. The road is expected to reopen on August 9th. → Read More
Crop success still uncertain with recent weather
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — For months, rain has been hurting farmers this year. Since the fields are now dry and planted, their struggle is not over. One farmer says his crops are still about two weeks behind and he’s not the only one. The USDA says, as of last week, the condition of only 5% of […] → Read More
Prime pickin’ for peaches, pecans & blueberries
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — If you drove by Farm & Fleet Thursday, you may have noticed a long line of people outside a semi-truck. The Tree Ripe Fruit Company brings fresh fruit to almost 200 locations throughout three states. It’s been doing it for 29-years. Thursday, it brought Georgia peaches and pecans along with Michigan […] → Read More
Police perfect safety system in active shooter drills
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The FBI says, in 2018, there were 27 active shooter incidents. Of those, two happened at healthcare facilities. It’s why Danville VA Illiana Health Care System teamed up with local police. They’re learning what to do if a shooter were to come in. VA police do their own active threat training, […] → Read More
Officer on leave after arrest
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Mayor Rickey Williams confirms a city police officer has been arrested. Brian Cornett is accused of domestic battery and is on leave. The police department would only say state police are handling the matter. Danville police are expected to make a statement later Friday. → Read More
Balloons to participate in Splash ‘N Dash
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Balloons Over Vermilion is this weekend, but they are starting the festivities Thursday night. The Splash ‘N Dash is Thursday from 5:30-6 p.m. A big floating target will be set on Lake Vermilion. Balloon pilots will compete to see who can land their bean bag on the target first. Balloons Over […] → Read More
New equipment gives kids with special needs a lift!
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A local park got a couple new pieces of equipment thanks to the Farm Credit Illinois Community Improvement Grant. Forest Park now has two swings for handicapped riders. They will give kids with special needs an opportunity to enjoy the park better. The Shelby County 4-Federation worked to get the grant […] → Read More
Veteran hiring event
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The American Legion wants to help veterans and military spouses find jobs. They are holding a hiring event at the Bank of Springfield Center on Friday. There will be a veteran preview from 10-11 a.m. The event will then be open to the general public from 11-1 p.m. There will be […] → Read More
Tax Town Halls
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The county clerk’s office is starting a new program Wednesday. It’s the first of six Tax Town Halls being hosted throughout the summer around Champaign County. Kicking off the first one in Urbana. The Town Halls are designed to teach anyone about the tax cycle in Champaign County. It’s an […] → Read More
Man’s race has no finish line
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — An Iowa man made a trip and left his mark here. After losing his son, Rik Zortman started running. But, in the last couple years, he took off in support of those who can’t. The loss of a loved one can put you on a path you never expected. “I didn’t […] → Read More
Viewers help make blood drive a success
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — WCIA-3 News asked viewers to join us to help save lives and you delivered. Units of blood were donated Friday. People walked out with bands on their arms because the spent an hour and saved three lives. During the summer months, the need for blood donors is constant, especially around […] → Read More
Downtown lets loose with nightlife
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The city is hosting a Temporary Outdoor Refreshment Area (TORA) Saturday. There will be live music and people will be able to purchase alcohol from participating businesses and walk around the designated parts of downtown. Alcohol may not be brought in from outside the established area and businesses do not have […] → Read More
MTD celebrates 20-years & expansion!
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — An area staple is celebrating 20-years of serving the community. MTD and the Illinois Terminal threw it back to the 90s Wednesday afternoon as a way to celebrate. There is even a parody music video. “Since it was built in 1999, we are making it a Prince parody video.” That’s why […] → Read More
New downtown construction
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Downtown is seeing their first new construction project in 13 years. → Read More
Downtown changes
CHAMPAIGN, Ill (WCIA)-- We've been telling you for months about big changes coming to downtown Champaign. → Read More