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United Canceling Flights from Springfield to Washington D.C.
United Airlines says it will be ending its flights between Springfield's Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport and Washington, D.C., as of July 4.

United officials say declining passenger numbers on the flights in the last six months contributed to the end of the daily flight, which will be rerouted to O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.

One Jacksonville Man Dead after Car Crash
An 81-year old Jacksonville man died friday after his vehicle rolled on mount avenue, Police say.

Gilbert Todd was proounced dead at 1:10 pm. Police say he sustained severe injuries in the accident.







Springfield's Teachers Working on New Contract.
School is wrapping up and that means your kids will soon be at home or at camp, while their teachers continue to negotiate their contract terms for this fall. Read More..

The State Fairgrounds Not the Only Facility Needing Improvements.
The electrical problems at the fairgrounds have spurred the state to look at all of its buildings to find out what maintenance or other improvements are needed.Read More..

The Postman Wants to Pick Up Food From You on Saturday.
With the high price of gas and groceries, more people than ever are needing food from local food pantries. Read More..

O.J. Confessed Murder, Former Friend Says
A memorabilia dealer who profited from O.J. Simpson for many years is the latest former crony of the football star to write a tell-all book, this one alleging a groggy Simpson, high on marijuana, confessed to killing his ex-wife after he was acquitted.



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Myanmar Holds Referendum Amidst Aid Crisis
Myanmar's military rulers held elections aimed at solidifying their hold on power, while brazenly turning cyclone relief efforts into a propaganda campaign. In some cases, generals' names were scribbled onto boxes of foreign aid before being distributed.


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WTAX Wins A Regional Edward R. Murrow for Spot News.
For the second year in a row, the Radio Television News Directors Association has named WTAX a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Winner for its spot news coverage. Read More..

WTAX...Breaking News and Stimulating Talk on AM and Now on FM.
WTAX...Breaking News and Stimulating Talk on AM and Now on FM.
Springfield has a new fm radio station. Newsradio WTAX, can now be heard on 107.5 FM.Read More..

Tell Springfield about your next event!
Tell Springfield about your next event!
The Capitol Radio Group in partnership with Heartland Credit Union and Audio To Go is proud to introduce the Friends And Neighbors Program.

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Get Great Discounts Here.
Get Great Discounts Here.
NewsRadio 1240 WTAX gives you a chance to get great deals at WTAX Extra. Listen to Morning Newswatch Thursday Mornings at 8:10 when Bob Murray announces the WTAX Extra offering. Click here for WTAX Extra!!
 
The WTAX Morning News Watch with Bob Murray It's Your Complete Information Source First Thing in the Morning!
Tune to 1240 AM WTAX or WTAX FM 107.5 to Hear Springfield's Most Comprehensive Report of News, Weather, Sports and Information to Start Your Day!

Close Up Interviews on the WTAX Morning News Watch on Monday - May 12th
5:40 am - Lori Faber, Certified Clinical Audiologist at the Memorial Medical Center's Hearing Center
6:40 am - Sabrina Manci with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in downtown Springfield
7:40 am - Johnnie Raines, Casting Director for ABC-TV's "SuperNanny"!
8:10 am - Roy Gilmore, Women's Head Basketball Coach at the University of Illinois at Springfield
8:40 am - Casey Becker, WTAX Promotions Director
 
When do You think Gasoline here in the Springfield area will be $4-a-gallon?
No later than the Memorial Day Weekend!
Sometime in the month of June!
Just in time for the 4th of July Holiday Weekend!
In August just before the Illinois State Fair!
The Labor Day Holiday Weekend!
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