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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Vivian Kong Doctora uses food to spark conversations
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Vivian Kong Doctora stopped by the WMBD/WYZZ news station to share more about her experience as food industry entrepreneur. Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Vivian Kong Doctora is uniting people with food 'I always feel like food is the way to connect others,' she said. I'm hoping using food to open conversations allowing people to ask questions and to make the conversations more comfortable instead of forcing diversity. I feel like food is a great way because we all eat.' Kong Doctora is the owner of Bao Destination and a partner in Beyond Social, a cooking class and Kobe Revolving Sushi Bar. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ISU's Ryan Pedon gets contract extended
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Illinois State likes the direction of the men's basketball program. So Ryan Pedon is being rewarded. Pedon has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season, ISU announced Thursday. In three seasons, Pedon's team have gone from 11 wins to 15 to 22. The 22 wins from the 2024-25 season was the program's most since the 2016-17 season, and the program's first winning season since 2018-19. 'I am grateful for this opportunity to continue leading the Redbird Men's Basketball program into the future,' said Pedon in a statement. 'I would like to thank Dr. Jeri Beggs, President Tarhule, and our Board of Trustees for their support and confidence in what we are building together.' Last season the Redbirds posted a 22-14 overall record, a seven-win improvement from the previous season and won a postseason tournament championship, the College Basketball Invitational. The team's end-of-season NET ranking was 121, the highest in program history since the NET rankings were introduced in 2018-19. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Sport
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Christian Davis hoping NIT can prolong senior season, Bradley career
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Christian Davis likes to trust his gut. He did that three years ago when he was considering coming to Bradley. 'I had a gut feeling whether to come here or go somewhere else,' Davis said. 'I trust my gut. I was definitely right.' As he approaches the final leg of his Bradley basketball career, Davis looks back and sees growth. The first Bradley player ever from Colorado says he's a more confident, more complete player now then he's ever been. 'A lot of it is above the shoulder, confidence-wise and trying to buy into the development process the coaches bring,' the Denver native said. 'Bradley does a great job with player development, I think I'm a very good example of that.' After 11 starts last season, Davis has been in the starting lineup all 34 games this year, averaging 9.6 points and 5.2 rebounds a game. He is also second on the team with 25 blocks, seven behind leader Darius Hannah. 'Being more dynamic and adding something to my game every year helped me,' Davis said. 'It's something I'm proud of.' The 6-7, ,205-pound wing doesn't get the attention Hannah and Duke Deen receive but he's fine with that. So is coach Brian Wardle, who plays Davis about 31 minutes a game. 'Christian makes a ton of plays. That's why he plays so much,' said Wardle. 'He's not going to play that much in our program without making winning plays. He makes winning plays all the time.' Davis hopes there's winning plays and winning ways still ahead in the National Invitation Tournament. Bradley hosts North Alabama in the NIT opener on Wednesday night. He's not ready to think about the end of his Bradley career while he's having so much fun enjoying his time with the Braves. 'I'm pushing off all kinds of reflection. It's in the back of my mind. If any motivation is needed, and it's not, to play harder,' Davis said. 'As far as reflection goes, we'll talk about that when the season is over.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bradley beats Valpo, moves into MVC title game Sunday
ST. LOUIS (WMBD/WYZZ) — Senior Darius Hannah scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Bradley defeated Valparaiso, 70-65, in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament at Enterprise Center on Saturday. The second-seeded Braves (26-7) will face top-seeded Drake in the tournament final on Sunday at 1: 15 p.m. The game will be televised by WMBD. Ahmet Jonovic had his second strong game at Arch Madness with a 12-point, 8-rebound game. The Braved trailed 34-31 at halftime but scored 39 points and while shooting 61-percent (14 of 23) from the floor in the second half. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- General
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WMBD/WYZZ Morning Shows to get a new co-anchor
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — WMBD-TV and WYZZ are pleased to announce that Renae Skinner will join the 'WMBD This Morning' and the 'Good Day Central Illinois' teams as the newest co-anchor. Starting at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, viewers can expect to see Skinner co-anchor the morning shows alongside Sheridan Hurtig and Meteorologist Nathan Kitchens. A native of Denver, Colorado, Skinner brings a wealth of experience to Central Illinois. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from Langston University. She has previously served as a multimedia journalist and reporter, with previous positions at KXXV-TV in Waco, Texas, and BRProud/WGMB/WVLA in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Skinner's dedication to journalism has been recognized with several accolades, including an Associated Press Award for her reporting. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, an organization committed to public service and academic excellence. 'I am excited to join the WMBD team and look forward to connecting with Central Illinois,' Skinner said. 'Delivering news that matters to our viewers is a responsibility I hold dearly, and I am eager to embark on this new journey.' WMBD-TV, the CBS affiliate in Peoria, continues its commitment to providing comprehensive news coverage to Central Illinois. The addition of Skinner to the morning lineup underscores the station's dedication to journalistic excellence. 'We are thrilled to welcome Renae to our morning news team,' said WMBD's General Manager Shaun Newell. 'Her experience and passion for storytelling will enhance our commitment to delivering quality news to our viewers.' Viewers can watch 'WMBD This Morning' weekdays from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., followed by 'Good Day Central Illinois' on WYZZ from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
