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Cook County man sentenced for Bradley University dorm gun incident

By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Cook County man was sentenced to six months in jail and probation in connection with an accidental shooting at Bradley University dorm last fall that injured a woman. Edward Traywick Jr., 20, of Lansing, pleaded guilty in …

Brad Jones Takes Charge as Head Coach of Bradley Women’s Tennis

Brad Jones has been appointed as the head coach of the Bradley University Women's Tennis program, following his success at the University of the Ozarks and Brevard College. Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Chris Reynolds, praised Jones …

Canvas cyberattack disrupts finals week for students nationwide

PEORIA (25News Now) -A cyberattack temporarily shut down Canvas, an online learning platform used by thousands of schools nationwide, during finals week. The outage disrupted access to study materials, assignment submissions, grades and class …

‘There’s only so far you can walk’: Peoria reacts to gas prices

PEORIA (25News Now) - In January, gas prices in Peoria averaged $2.85 per gallon, but now AAA said they’re $4.90, matching the national average. People in the River City tell 25News they are dining out and driving less. Bradley University student Jessica …

How are North Bay alums doing in college sports?

Student-athlete alums from high schools around the North Bay are competing for colleges and universities throughout the country. Here’s a look at some of their notable recent achievements. Lila Partridge, University of Kansas softball The Casa Grande alum …

2026 Outstanding Graduates: Salute to Michigan's top students

Updated May 8, 2026, 1:26 p.m. ET For 40 years, The News has saluted a group of Michigan’s best and brightest high school students in the spring of their senior year. Partnering with CATCH — Sparky Anderson’s Charity for Children — we call it the …

Peoria, Illinois, reporter talks to people about the impact of high gas prices: “There's only so far you can walk”

TYLER LOPEZ (ANCHOR): It wasn't that long ago, back in January, a price for a gallon of gas in Peoria, $2.85. Today, AAA says it's $4.90, matching the national average. Good Thursday evening. I'm Tyler Lopez. JENISE REBHOLZ (ANCHOR): And I' …

Canvas app restored at local colleges and universities

PEORIA, Ill. – The education app Canvas, used by schools, colleges and universities across the country, was hacked on Thursday. The application is used for posting grades, class materials, assignments and exams. WMBD Radio News reached out to Bradley …

Canvas hack leads U. of I. to postpone finals, schools scramble without popular learning tool

Many Illinois colleges and schools are scrambling after the online learning platform Canvas went offline Thursday following a cyberattack on its parent company. The shutdown forced the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to postpone all final exams and …

Midwestern University in Glendale opens path for Bradley students

On May 5, Midwestern University and Bradley University announced a new admissions articulation agreement designed to create expanded, streamlined pathways for Bradley students and alumni pursuing careers in healthcare. Beginning with students matriculating …

Bradley University students raise funds for Peoria County Animal Protection Services

Athletes Beyond Bartow: Seigler and local college baseball, softball players have a successful week

Cartersville High product Anthony Seigler had a strong week of performances as the Worcester Red Sox faced the Rochester Red Wings last week in the MiLB Triple-A International League. Meanwhile, at the college level, former Hurricanes Sawyer Wilson and …

The area’s ‘best and brightest’ honored at Sterling Merit Awards event

PEORIA, Ill. – Some of the best and brightest graduating seniors were celebrated Tuesday night at the 2026 Sterling Merit Awards Banquet at the Peoria Civic Center.  The Rotary Club of Peoria’s annual event honored students from 15 area high schools who …

Missouri S&T Academy of Electrical and Computer Engineering inducts new members

Seven electrical and computer engineers with ties to Missouri University of Science and Technology were inducted into the Missouri S&T Academy of Electrical and Computer Engineering during the academy’s induction ceremony on Thursday, April 9. Founded …

'Non-Compliance' screening merges mediums with highlight history

If one were to walk up to a stranger on the street and ask if they have heard of Yellow Springs, Ohio, chances are they would say no.  Yellow Springs, a village with fewer than 5,000 people, has been known for its progressiveness.  During the 1960s, Yellow …

Great week for Finn Valley AC

On a weekend of notable results, there is really only one place to start. Finn Valley AC’s Arlene Crossan delivered the performances of her life in Gaborone, Botswana at the World Athletics Relays. Arlene stepped up to the mark to help power the Ireland …

Donald Wayne Root

Donald Wayne Root, 92, passed away following a battle with Parkinson’s disease at the Ciel Memory Care Unit in Fayetteville, Arkansas on April 23, 2026. Wayne’s life was defined by service, faith, and devotion to family. He was born on December 9,1933, in …

Bradley students tackle food insecurity with Sophia’s Kitchen fundraiser

PEORIA (25News Now) - Bradley University students want to continue they work they started with a recent fundraiser that drew in more than a hundred people. Based on research done by the students, Bradley University senior Kullan Le Blanc said one in seven …

Dawgs can’t halt the Racers, drop series 2-1 to Murray State

Coming off a sweep of Bradley University in their last Missouri Valley Conference series, the Salukis faced the first-place Racers of Murray State University on April 24-26. The three-game home set went back and forth, but a late rally in the final game …

PersonalHour Pilates Founder Nadia Yacoub Featured on 'Next Level CEO with Daymond John' by Inside Success TV

Nadia Alshomali Yacoub shares how Personal Hour grew from an Ohio garage startup into an AI-powered Pilates ecosystem on “Next Level CEO with Daymond John”. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nadia Yacoub, founder and …

Reno Treatment & Recovery Announces Grand Opening in Reno, Nevada

New Reno behavioral health practice provides structured substance use evaluations, DUI-related support, counseling, and relapse-prevention planning. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reno Treatment & Recovery …

Kendra Scott Lifestyle Brand Supports Colorado Students with Giveback Event for Parents Challenge

The “Kendra Gives Back” event will donate 20% of eligible purchases to support educational choice for low-income families across Southern Colorado. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Parents Challenge is …

Dr. Susha Thomas Empowers Lives With 100 Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease: Reclaim Your Life

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Susha Thomas, PT, DPT, C/NDT, a physical therapist specializing in Parkinson’s and stroke rehabilitation, is drawing continued attention to her two published books, Parkinson’s Disease: …

TMB Tax & Financial Services Founder Talibah M. Bayles Selected as Director of the Miles College Women’s Business Center

Talibah M. Bayles, Founder of TMB Tax & Financial Services, has been selected as Director of the SBA-funded Miles College Women’s Business Center in Alabama. BIRMINGHAM, AL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TMB Tax & …

TTW Announces Top 30 Eco-Tourism Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026

TTW reveals the Top 30 Eco-Tourism Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, highlighting nature travel and conservation-focused destinations. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Travel and Tour World (TTW) …

Blue Wave Semiconductors Introduces Pulsed Laser Deposition for Workforce Development in Advanced Thin Film Technology

Blue Wave Semiconductors has unveiled the Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) System, a PVD platform designed for the synthesis of high-quality thin films. BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Wave Semiconductors has …

PDA Contest Spotlights the Importance of Children’s Oral Health

HARRISBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Third-grader Colin White, a nine-year-old student at Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center in Factoryville, is the winner of the Pennsylvania Dental Association’s (PDA) 2026 National …

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES Sign Agreement to Advance Grid Innovation

Integrating Industry Experience and Academic Research to Empower the Grid | PolyU and OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES Joint Laboratory MoU Signing Ceremony MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Research Centre for Grid Modernisation (RCGM …

Call Sheet Media Acquires THE TORNADO TAMER, a Biographical Drama by Joe R. Eagleman

A true-life story of science, storms, and one man’s fight to make breakthrough tornado safety knowledge serve the public. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Call Sheet Media announced today the acquisition of THE TORNADO …

Dr. Tam Cummings to Headline ‘Power of the Mind’ Dementia Conference Hosted by Arden Courts in Bethlehem

Free event offers expert education, caregiver guidance, and limited one-on-one consultations BETHLEHEM , PA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arden Courts communities in Allentown and Old Orchard will host Power of the Mind with …

Catholic Charities to Host 20th Annual Bernard & Betty Egan Memorial Golf Classic in Vero Beach

Annual charitable golf outing brings the community together in support of The Samaritan Center’s programs for families in Indian River County VERO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of …

Professor Andre Brown: It wasn’t a question of whether XJTLU would be successful. It was how successful

When Professor Andre Brown arrived at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in 2014 to take on the role of Vice President of Academic Affairs, he wasn’t walking into unfamiliar territory. As former head of the University of Liverpool’s School of …

Profounda Health & Beauty's innovative Rhinase X Value Combo Pack will be sold in 126 Walmart Stores beginning July 2026

After winning a golden ticket from Walmart last year, Profounda Health & Beauty's Rhinase X Value Combo Pack will be sold in 126 Walmart Stores in the USA. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rhinase X Value …

BUSH’S GAVIN ROSSDALE REVEALS THE LITERATURE THAT SHAPED HIM, FROM BUKOWSKI TO AUSTER

The Bush frontman details his artistic inspirations in a new, heartfelt interview. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Before Bush sold tens of millions of records, Gavin Rossdale was broke, living alone in an empty …

New Book Explores Themes of Faith, Redemption, and Personal Growth

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful new book titled “21 Things I Wish I Knew Early in Life” is set for global release, offering readers a deeply personal and spiritually enriching guide to life, …

Sunnyhill Launches Community-Inspired Music Project - Celebrating Voices of Belonging, Creativity, and Connection

Community voices from Sunnyhill are transformed into original music, celebrating belonging, inclusion, and creative storytelling in St. Louis. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sunnyhill has released a new original …

8 Oklahoma City Students Earn National Spotlight at Young Enterprising Women Leadership Conference on East Coast

Eight Oklahoma City students attend national leadership conference after STEM mentorship program, with one earning a full-ride scholarship to OCCC. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eight students from Oklahoma …

TV Show Features Foundation Supporting Veterans Startups

Andrea McCarren, president of The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes, guests on "White House Chronicle," airing on public TV and SiriusXM satellite radio. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veterans …

Honoring Education Leaders and Empowering Dreams at The Scribes Institute 13th Annual MLK Gala in Hartford

Join The Scribe’s Institute for an unforgettable night celebrating educational excellence, community impact, and the next generation of leaders in Hartford. HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Scribe’s Institute …