McKenna Adams WAND

Carlee Bronkema is joining me at the desk this weekend! She’s a ray of sunshine in our newsroom so coming on the morning show was very fitting. ☀️☀️

Proud to work with an amazing group of women! So much love for my on air and behind the scenes team. ❤️

Happy International Women's Day! We are grateful for all of these lovely ladies at WAND! Share below pictures of the women you are most grateful for in your life!

Visited St. Louis for the first time with WAND’s biggest fan: my mom! We loved the zoo, especially the hippos ❤️

We’re still gathering information about layoffs at Akorn. If you’d like to share your experience feel free to call our newsroom or email.

Employees tell WAND mass layoffs are happening at Akorn DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Multiple employees told WAND News that mass layoffs are happening at Akorn Pharmaceuticals in Decatur.

50% of U.S. workers have had a work crush before. So go ahead, tell your work crush you like them! It might end in marriage like it did for Lauren and Derek❤️

Finding love where you'd least expect it: at work SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - You can find love where you’d least expect it, even at a superstore.

Spotting an online dating scam!

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The newsroom thinks I'm crazy but I think they're adorable! Love this gift idea.

Valentine's Day will be here before you know it! Are you still looking for a gift for your special someone?

For only $20, you can adopt a Hissing Cockroach in someone's name or for $25, you can adopt a Naked Mole-Rat in someone's name! With this animal adoption, you will not only be receiving an adoption certificate, but also an amazing valentine photo of the adopted animal, AND a beautiful piece of original cockroach/naked mole-rat artwork! Give the zoo a call at 217-421-7435 for this unique Valentine's day offer! Once purchased, this gift can be picked up at the zoo or we'd be happy to mail it out to you.

Happy Sunday! So grateful for everyone that spends a bit of their weekend with me❤️

And that’s a wrap on my last show of 2022! Thank you for welcoming me to central Illinois this year. Cheers to what 2023 has in store🥂🎆

Good morning! It’s getting festive here at WAND❄️

WAND News Spirit of Giving is happening now! So far we’ve collected over 1,300 toys for Toys for Tots in Macon County. The WAND team will be outside until 6 p.m. Stop by and say hi!

Okay, so now is it time to put up the Christmas tree?😅

Thanks Jurassic Quest for letting me stop by this morning before opening! Even got to ride a dinosaur, which is available for kids under 12 this weekend at the Illinois State Fairgrounds!🦕

So happy Sierra Rucker joined me at the desk this morning!

While I was live this morning versus the sunrise 2 minutes later! 😂 I promise the trees I was talking about were there 🌿

Fun fact I learned doing this story: donkey basketball used to be fairly common in local high schools!

Mount Zion stables bring back donkey basketball tradition MOUNT ZION, Ill. (WAND) - 3 points on four legs! Mane Street Stables in Mount Zion hosted a donkey basketball tournament.

DPD says two officers and one suspect were shot during a traffic stop this morning. Officers have blocked off the 1300 block of East Walnut St.

What a fun morning! The Champaign County Balloon Festival starts at 4 p.m. today. They’re raising money for 4 local non-profits!

Happy Grandparents Day! I wouldn’t be where I am today without their support. My family has always encouraged me to follow my dream of being a journalist❤️

Blue the parakeet's adventure to Cerro Gordo has a happy ending, he's now back with his family in Naperville. It's all thanks to social media.

Pet bird flies 150 miles from home, reunites with owner CERRO GORDO, Ill. - (WAND) Last week, Brandon Walker of Cerro Gordo found a bright blue parakeet in his backyard.

Sunday was the last day Olivianna Calmes TV and I co-anchored Weekend Wake Up. I’m excited for what’s in store for her as she moves on! She has been so helpful in my first few months here at WAND. We’ll miss you Liv!❤️

feeling sunny at Clearview Farm! ☀️🌻

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She has raised over $2,300 for the toddler battling cancer.

Teutopolis girl donates lemonade stand profits to her cousin battling cancer TEUTOPOLIS, Ill. (WAND) - If 8-year-old Ella Schabbing could have a lemonade stand 365 days a year, she would.

3 Heyworth Veterans are getting songs made about them! These songs will archived in the Library of Congress for younger generations to listen to.

Veterans heal through power of music (WAND)- A group of local Veterans are working with a non-profit to heal through song.

6 dead, 24 wounded in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade Police say at least six people are dead and 24 were wounded in a shooting at a July Fourth parade in a Chicago suburb, and officers are searching for a

Neglected dogs discovered at puppy mill Herrick, Ill (WAND) – Neglected dogs with no food or water were rescued this week in rural Fayette County near Herrick.

Thank you to the families for letting me share this story!

Decatur woman welcomes her Ukrainian relatives into her home DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Cheryl Falk’s Decatur home is filled sights and smells of traditional Ukrainian food after recently welcoming relatives who were forced to leave their home in Ukraine.

Canoe rentals are coming to Rock Springs Conservation Area DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Grab a canoe and hit the water this weekend.