One year after the death of Aniyah Davis, her family, friends, and the Danville community continue to remember the impact she made on those around her while hoping for justice in her case. On June 21, 2025, Davis was fatally shot at Winter Park in Danville. One year later, those closest to her say her memory continues to inspire them as they navigate life without her. Throughout the past year, family members, friends, and community members have honored Aniyah through memorial events, community programs, and continued efforts to keep her name alive. Those closest to her hope her story continues…
Seven Point Dispensary owner Brad Zerman told the Danville City Council on June 16 that city officials "harassed" him over his sponsorship of Vermilion County P…
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Crime Stoppers of Vermilion County is raising its anonymous tip reward from $1,000 to $2,500, as announced at the June 16 Danville City Council meeting. Program…
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Men experiencing homelessness in Danville will soon have access to a renovated emergency shelter after the City Council unanimously approved a $242,000 bid for …
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Since May 2025, when we first had the idea to start an independent, nonprofit news agency offering solutions-based journalism to the people of Vermilion County,…
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After nearly a year of asking the City of Danville to act, community members are building their own gun violence prevention blueprint, modeled after programs th…
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We sat down with Susan Franklin, president of the Danville Farmers Market, to talk about food access, SNAP benefits, pesticide-free produce, and what your dolla…
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Drew Landis argues that blaming parents for youth gun violence is a rhetorical tactic as old as oppression itself — and that the only path forward runs through …
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Around 100 residents gathered at Laura Lee Fellowship House on May 7 to discuss gun violence prevention. The meeting surfaced sharp disagreements about what sol…
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One man killed. Five others wounded. Three shootings in three days. And a mayor claiming violent crime is down more than 60 percent, while state and federal dat…
Read MoreAccording to Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr, the number one problem facing the people of Danville is not crime, gun violence, homelessness, or even the crip…
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