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Storm Debris Collection Event Set For Danville
The cleanup continues from yesterday's severe storms that passed through Vermilion County and the surrounding region. The severe storm warning that was in effect from about 1:10 to 2:30 PM brought har...
Jun 30, 2023
Neuhoff Media Danville Off Air Due To Storms
The radio stations of Neuhoff Media Danville (1490 WDAN-AM, 102.1 WDNL-FM D102, and 94.9 K-ROCK WRHK-FM) are currently off the air due to extensive damage left behind from the severe storms that moved...
Jun 30, 2023
Dr. Nacco: Supreme Court Decision Does Not Affect Mission of Community Colleges
Danville Area Community College president Dr. Stephen Nacco says Thursday's (June 29th) decision by the United States Supreme Court striking down the use of affirmative action by colleges and universi...
Jun 29, 2023
Air Quality Alert Continued Until 7 PM this (Thurs, June 29th) Evening
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in Springfield has issued an Air Quality Alert in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. Members...
Jun 29, 2023
Covington 4th of July Celebration Underway, Running June 29th - July 4th
Covington's traditional 4th of July celebration is already underway at Covington City Park, and continues for several days; as Jerry Pope explained to Laura Williams on 1490 WDAN's Community Connectio...
Jun 29, 2023
Indiana State Police Trooper Struck and Killed During Pursuit in Hendricks County
THE FOLLOWING IS AN INDIANA STATE POLICE RELEASE (Hendricks County, IN)- The Indiana State Police is mourning the loss of one of its own tonight as a result of a vehicle crash incident which oc...
Jun 28, 2023
Police Chief Yates Explains Plans for $1 Million Grant
ABOVE: Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates explains plans for what will be a new training room inside the Danville Public Works Building. Over the last few years, with the old Ameren area at the D...
Jun 28, 2023
Bill Putnam, Jr Stops in to Relive Memories of His Father's Time at WDAN Radio
ABOVE: Bill Putnam, Jr poses in front of old WDAN banner in station newsroom. Legendary audio engineer, producer, and studio designer Bill Putnam passed away back in 1989, at age 69; after a long, dis...
Jun 28, 2023
Victims in Struck Car in Route 49 Fatal Accident Identified
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE RELEASE Danville, IL- The Vermilion County Coroner, Jane McFadden stated that a two vehicle accident that occurred early Tuesday evening, Ju...
Jun 28, 2023
Earlier Georgetown Fair is Close; Set for July 8th - July 15th
The Georgetown Fair's Don Hackler recently joined Laura Williams on 1490 WDAN's Community Connection program. With the event moved up to July from August starting this year; they'll be getting underwa...
Jun 28, 2023
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