DWS News & Interviews

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 with Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons about today's voter turn-out, mail-in voting, and drop boxes.

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 political observer Kenton Elmore about public comment during council meetings and police reform.

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.