Xandria Harris Murder Trial Verdict, Missing Person Alert, and Regatta Changes - Monday, August 24th, 2026

In this episode of the WVLI News Update with Rob West, key coverage includes the guilty verdict in the Xandria Harris murder trial following the December 2021 shooting of Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic and Officer Tyler Bailey. The update highlights community reactions outside the courthouse, official statements from Bradley Police Chief Don Barber, and key arguments from the defense. Additional stories cover a police search for missing Kankakee resident Evelyn Alexander, award recipients at the 37th annual Manteno Historical Society banquet, an investigation into a fatal shooting in Lake County, Indiana, and utility outage criticisms from Indiana Governor Mike Braun regarding NIPSCO. Listeners will also get details on updates to the upcoming Kankakee River Valley Regatta, a Beecher agricultural fire, a night sky forecast featuring Saturn and a partial lunar eclipse, and local sports scores covering Chicago teams. Listen to the full episode for all the details and full reports.Have a news tip to share? Send us a text!Listen to more great shows on the WVLI Podcast Network:This One Time in Kankakee  (Narrative Storytelling)Kankakee Valley Community Happenings  (Businesses & Non-Profits)The voices you trust, beyond the dial.