President Trump is in the UK on a State visit, where he’s been hosted by the royal family and is set to meet with Prime Minister Starmer. The two leaders appear to have a strong relationship. But there's one big issue that’s become a sticking point between them. Increasingly, free speech in the United Kingdom is a hot button rallying cry among the conservatives in the United States. Why have Republicans in America become so obsessed with free speech across the Atlantic? Especially when a crackdown on speech is kicking off at home. This programme includes language which some listeners find offensive. Producers: Cat Farnsworth, Viv Jones and Xandra Ellin Executive producer: Annie Brown and James Shield Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins Image: US President Donald Trump on second State Visit to the UK. Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA Credit: Father Ted/Hat Trick Productions/Channel 4…
Tim Ditman talks with Champaign's Nichole Millage about being a sitting volleyball alternate for the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Millage also reflects on her career with Team USA. (NOTE: after this interview, Millage learned she'd be attending the games after all…
A news conference addressing the officer-involved shooting on May 19 that resulted in the deaths of Champaign police officer Christopher Oberheim and suspect Darion Lafayette.
In September 2017, Loren Tate retired in a late night e-mail to staff, then promptly unretired days later. But that didn't stop WDWS' Tim Ditman from putting together this tribute.
Tim Ditman and Michael Kiser talk to at-large Champaign City Council member Matt Gladney about council meetings during the pandemic, outdoor dining spaces, building rapport with new members, and the Neil Street corridor
Tim Ditman and Michael Kiser talk to Urbana City Council member Maryalice Wu about this year's race, council meetings during the pandemic, Urbana's racist past, and police reform
Tim Ditman and Michael Kiser talk to Urbana mayor Diane Marlin about public comment at city council meetings, local business, the economy, and the downtown Urbana hotel.
Tim Ditman and Michael Kiser talk to Champaign mayor Deb Feinen about the Champaign economy, supporting local business, campustown bars, and the BLM movement.
Tim Ditman and Michael Kiser talk with News-Gazette reporter Ben Zigterman about activity in both the Champaign and Urbana City Councils, election apathy, and the home rule issue in Savoy.
Last month, we told you Carle's COVID hotline was overwhelmed with vaccine calls. That has since eased, but the phones are still ringing constantly as patients have COVID concerns and everyday health questions. Our Tim Ditman visited Carle's Patient Contact…
On Classic Hits 107.9 WKIO, LA Fredrickson and Mark Rubel talk about CU Sings' Let It Be. More: https://www.news-gazette.com/coronavirus/update-in-times-of-trouble-c-u-sings-is-speaking-words-of-wisdom/article_b87de417-2e32-501e-84cb-fb05d03acb76.html Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eHkdmH_F5s&feature=share…
C-U Sings debuts "Let It Be" with Mike in the Morning on WHMS. More: https://www.news-gazette.com/coronavirus/update-in-times-of-trouble-c-u-sings-is-speaking-words-of-wisdom/article_b87de417-2e32-501e-84cb-fb05d03acb76.html Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eHkdmH_F5s&feature=share…
The Illinois High School Association announces the return of the boys basketball state finals to Champaign-Urbana, starting in March 2021. Hear from IHSA executive director Craig Anderson, UI athletic director Josh Whitman, Visit Champaign County CEO Jayne DeLuce, and State…
Champaign-Urbana Public Health Director Julie Pryde spoke during Governor J.B. Pritzker's daily coronavirus briefing Wednesday about restaurants with outdoor seating in Phase 3 and more.
Tim Ditman and Michael Kiser chat with Illinois' 15th Congressional District Republican candidate Mary Miller during extended coverage of the 2020 Illinois Primary Election.
Michael Kiser and Tim Ditman talk with Democratic candidate for Champaign County Circuit Clerk Susan McGrath as 2020 Illinois Primary Election results roll in.
Athletic director Josh Whitman and basketball coach Brad Underwood address the media on the cancellation of spring sports at a news conference on 3-13-2020.
Michael Kiser and Ben Zigterman talk to University of Illinois chancellor Robert Jones at the UI trustees meeting on 3-12-2020. The chancellor talks about the school's response to the coronavirus and ongoing talks of a mascot.
WDWS reporter Tim Ditman talks with David Thibodeau, survivor of the 1993 FBI siege of the Branch Davidians cult compound in Waco, Texas. Thibodeau will speak at next month's Dark History and Horror Convention in Champaign.
Champaign's Nichole Millage, a member of the USA sitting volleyball team, talks with WDWS's Tim Ditman about an upcoming competition, the Parapan American Games in Peru. The games are a tune up for the 2020 Paralympics, which will be Millage's…
With what amounts to a life sentence on the table, it was all over but the tears for a Champaign man convicted of shooting and killing another near downtown last year. Tim Ditman has more.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has cited two companies tied to an April fuel spill into the Boneyard Creek in Urbana. Tim Ditman has more.
Tony Ferraris, a real-life Chicago firefighter who plays himself on the TV show Chicago Fire, visited the Illinois Fire Service Institute's Fire College this weekend.
After months of delays, a trial that's captivated the community and gotten worldwide attention starts today. Jury selection begins this morning in the trial of Brendt Christensen. He's accused of kidnapping and killing visiting University of Illinois scholar…
Champaign police have revised their policy for officer-worn body cameras after a woman claimed she was unlawfully recorded. It's a policy change you'll hear about if you're on the phone with an officer. Tim Ditman has more.
Testimony continues today in day one of a trial stemming from a fatal Champaign shooting last year. Tim Ditman reports on attorneys' opening statements where the defense admitted to the shooting but painted the dead man as the…
Diane Ducey hosts an episode of Straight Talk on 9-29-01. The program features area kids talking about important issues. This episode focuses on the 9-11 attacks. The panelists are Amanda Schoonover, Harvin Sethi, and Kayanna Hunter.
A panel discussion on D-Day broadcast by WDWS on June 6, 1984. Jim Turpin is the moderator. Panelists include Ray Hays, Dick NcNattin, Denzil Dees, Claude Ringer, and Jim Meyers. Audio via the Champaign County Archives at the Urbana Free…
As heard Friday morning on WDWS, after 31-years calling Illini sports our Dave Loane is retiring in August. Tim Ditman has some of the highlights from the man who’s announced more orange and blue contests than anyone. The 60 year-old Loane…
Michael Kiser, Scott Beatty and Tim Ditman talk with Champaign Mayor Deb Feinen following her re-election to office on consolidated election night 2019.
Tim Ditman, Scott Beatty and Michael Kiser discuss topics of interest in the consolidated 2019 election with Champaign Unit 4 school board member Kathy Richards.
Michael Kiser and Tim Ditman discuss the Danville Mayoral race and other election topics with News-Gazette reporter Tracy Crane on consolidated election night 2019.
On this February 1995 episode of A Penny For Your Thoughts, Jim Turpin talks with Champaign County State's Attorney Tom Difanis, who had just been appointed judge.
A Champaign man stands trial this week for allegedly shooting and killing another over a debt. Tim Ditman tells you what attorneys had to say in Tuesday's opening statements.
"CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor anchors breaking news coverage that the Mueller report into Russian meddling in the 2016 election has been delivered to Attorney General William Barr .
From CBS News: President Donald Trump speaks from the Rose Garden at the White House on a deal reached to temporarily end the partial federal government shutdown.
CBS News Radio coverage of President Donald Trump's address on border security on 1-19-19. Coverage also incudes Democrat response and analysis from CBS experts.
This entry consists of two versions of the same report by WDWS reporter Tim Ditman which aired on 3/26/18. The report takes a deep dive into the case of Dennis Bates, a disabled local man who was murdered by two…
This entry consists of snippets of several reports in Carol Vorel's cold case series, a group of special reports that focus on unsolved crimes in East Central Illinois. Each report includes comments from the detective on the case, family of…
This entry consists of stories by WDWS reporter Michael Kiser on the one-year anniversary of a shooting death in rural Champaign County. It's a case that remains unsolved. ( click here for background on the case ) :00 to…
Cody Garza was fired in July of last summer after investigation revealed he was drunk during an altercation with another man outside the Steak n' Shake restaurant in Danville in August of 2015. Garza displayed his gun during the fight…
Michael Kiser sat down with Urbana Middle School Principal Doctor Joe Wiemelt and High School Principal Deloris Brown on the improved environments at their schools. This comes after there were a lot of complaints of fights in the fall.
We're nearing the end in our series looking back at the top local stories of the year by month. Today, we relive the historic November night when Democrats had a clean sweep of Champaign County offices. Some of…
Sexual harassment in the workplace took center stage across the country thisyear. And this fall, it reared its ugly head at the University of Illinois. It's our news team's pick for the top local story of October 2018,…
It had been twenty years since a U.S. president, sitting or former, visited Champaign-Urbana. But that changed when former President Barack Obama came to the University of Illinois a few months ago. His visit is our news team's pick for…
We've reached the end of our month-by-month recap of the top local stories of 2018. December's pick is an easy one. It comes from the world of Illini sports . Tim Ditman has more.
We continue our series of the top stories of 2018 today with a look at the number one story from the month of August. The Champaign County Sheriff's Office finally caught a break and made an arrest in a…
We're in the second half of our look at the top local news stories of 2018. In July, after a months-long back-and-forth, the bells tolled for Champaign's Burnham Mansion. Tim Ditman has more.
The second of two "top stories of 2018" our news team looks at today involves the death of a giant in the newspaper industry. Some knew him as "The Pen Guy" Others, the boss of the News-Gazette and…
Worried drivers on area interstates got some peace this past June after authorities said the man accused of shooting-out windows was behind bars. It's the latest in our news team's month-by-month look at the top stories of 2018.
The long-discussed sale of the Champaign County Nursing Home appeared to be reaching a resolution this year. But there have been multiple delays, pushing the issue into next year. It's our newsroom's pick for the top local story…
We continue our series of stories today looking back at the top local stories of 2018 by month. Today we go back to April when criticism started to heat up over the Urbana School District changing its discipline…
The controversy over global warming continues, with President Trump continuing to deny it's a problem. What's not in dispute is the fact that for whatever reason, this year Mother Nature went wild. CBS News Correspondent Peter King reports.
Getting from Point A to Point B seemed particularly dangerous this past year. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan reports on transportation disasters on the roads, rails, water and skies.
A bomb scare in the tiny Ford County town of Clarence later put national attention on East Central Illinois. Prosecutors say a home-grown terror cell took part in several criminal acts, including an attempted bombing in Champaign. …
Our year-in-review series continues... CBS News Correspondent Deborah Rodriguez looks back at the year in entertainment.........on stage, screen, and on the radio.
You read about them in the newspapers and saw their photos on magazine covers. They were the personalities in the headlines this year. CBD News Correspondent Deborah Rodriguez reminds us why we are so fascinated.
Today our news team begins a look at the top local stories of 2018. We're going month-by-month starting with January. When Danville police found a body in a vehicle on January 11th, they didn't know it would be…
Michael Kiser and Scott Beatty chat with University of Illinois political science professor Chris Mooney on Election Night 2018.
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