Category Archives: Weekends on WMCI

(Los Angeles, CA) -- The Los Angeles Police Department can't confirm the death of rocker Tom Petty. Multiple earlier reports citing the LAPD said Petty passed away at the age of 66 after suffering car...

Tom Petty Dead (Malibu, CA) -- Tom Petty is dead at the age of 66. The rocker was taken off life-support after he was found unconscious, not breathing and in full cardiac arrest last night at his Mali...

Bring awareness to all types of cancer and join in the fun at Paint the Town 5K Color Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 14, in Mattoon. Sponsored by Sarah Bush Lincoln, Paint the Town begins at 8 am at KC Su...

UPDATED: Report: Tom Petty Taken Off Life-Support (Malibu, CA) -- A new report says a decision has been made to take rocker Tom Petty off life-support after he was found unconscious, not breathing and...

Trump Speaks after Vegas Mass Shooting (Washington, DC) -- President Trump says we are joined today in "shock and grief"after the mass shooting last night in Las Vegas. Speaking from the White House, ...

UPDATED: Vegas Death Toll Climbs; No Evidence Of Terrorism (Las Vegas, NV) -- Las Vegas police say at least 58 people are dead and more than 500 are injured in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting ...

(Ottawa, ON) -- Canada's Prime Minister says he's "concerned and outraged" by a terrorist attack in Edmonton, Alberta. In a statement, Justin Trudeau says Canadians are standing with those who were in...

Time is running out to join the Total-Y Wellness Challenge at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA. Throughout the 6-week challenge, you'll complete as many daily missions as possible. And it's not just about...

The Salvation Army of Mattoon will host a Rally Day Roundup tomorrow, Sunday, October 1st from 10:30 a.m. 'til noon. So come on out as there will be food, games, a bounce house, and special guest, She...

The Mattoon Chamber is holding their Annual Business Expo and taste of the Expo Thursday, October 5th, at the Cross County Mall. Check out all the area businesses and enjoy the finest cuisine the Matt...