WCMY New Obituaries

Donald Marks, 88, of Ottawa
Donald Marks, 88, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Pavilion of Ottawa. Don was a man who lived with laughter in his heart and a twinkle in his eye. Known for his quick wit and fun-loving spirit, he brought joy to everyone around him - whether through a clever joke, a big smi...
8h ago

E. June Walleck, 85, of Ottawa
. June Walleck, 85, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at Pleasant View. June was born in Ottawa, Illinois, on May 11, 1940, to Ray and Blanche (Gumm) Peters. She was a proud graduate of Ottawa High School, where she mastered Gregg's Shorthand system. Her first job was working for First National Bank, ...
Jul 18, 2025
National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 7/16/25
Jul 17, 2025

Scoreboard roundup -- 7/15/25
Jul 16, 2025

Amanda Anisimova reflects on 'surreal' Wimbledon finish, momentum headed into favorite major US Open
Jul 15, 2025

Scoreboard roundup -- 7/14/25
Jul 15, 2025

Scoreboard roundup -- 7/13/25
Jul 14, 2025

Scoreboard roundup -- 7/16/25
Jul 17, 2025
National News

Delta regional pilot makes 'aggressive maneuver' to avoid B-52 collision
5h ago

Off-duty Border Patrol agent shot in NYC park
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Fire engine thief wanted after car-smashing rampage
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Number of missing in Texas floods drops from nearly 100 to 3 in hard-hit county
11h ago

Digital design firm agrees to block 3D guns, following letter from Manhattan DA
Jul 19, 2025

Delta regional pilot makes 'aggressive maneuver' to avoid B-52 collision
5h ago
Business News
Consumer sentiment improved in July, despite Trump's tariff threats
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Consumer sentiment ticked higher in July, marking two consecutive months of improved shopper attitudes as businesses navigated President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats targeting dozens of cou...
Jul 18, 2025
Axiom private space mission could be glimpse of the future as ISS retirement looms
(WASHINGTON) -- Private spaceflight is transforming from joy rides for billionaires into a gateway for nations to establish their space presence, one expert says, as the latest Axiom Space mission returned to Earth on Tuesday.The mission marked a histo...
Jul 16, 2025
Stocks mixed after Trump issues tariffs on EU, Mexico
Matteo Colombo/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Stocks were mixed in early trading on Monday after President Donald Trump over the weekend issued 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico, rekindling tensions with two of the largest U.S. trade partners an...
Jul 14, 2025
Trump announces 30% tariffs on European Union and Mexico
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump has posted two letters on his social media platform announcing new tariffs on the European Union and Mexico that will take effect on Aug. 1.Trump will impose a 30% tariff on Mexico due...
Jul 12, 2025