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Probable cause found for two to be tried for fatal shooting
A Knox County judge says there’s probable cause for two people to be tried in connection with a fatal shooting a month and a half ago. Knox County Court records indicate Judge Chad Long ruled Monday that probable cause exists to try Chase Houlden, Jr, and Gabriel Moore, both 19, on counts including First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery.
Storm reports: Nine confirmed tornadoes from July 15 derecho
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Severe storms blasted through central Illinois on July 15, bringing widespread damaging wind, heavy rain and tornadoes to the region. Observed thunderstorm winds reached over 100 mph in a few locations, both a result of straight-line winds and tornadoes. Outside of tornadoes, most areas experienced wind gusts 60 to 80 mph which resulted in numerous trees and power lines being damaged across the region.
Knox County property transfers for July 11-17, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of July 11-17, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
Knox County Clerk’s side of the story on property tax issue with District 205
Last week on WGIL's "Galesburg in Focus," Galesburg School District Superintendent John Asplund claimed that what likely was a significant tax increase could be blamed on Knox County Clerk Scott Erickson and his office. Asplund claimed the levy rate the district got wasn't what they wanted, and that forms related to that were late in coming to the district.
Mmm…tasty! Taste of Galesburg returns Thursday
It’s called the annual “Taste of Galesburg,” but it’s more than that. This year, sixteen of Galesburg’s restaurants will be participating making samples of some of their best menu items available for sale. And, while that’s lower than other years, organizer Kraig Boynton tells Galesburg’s...
Found: Knox County Sheriff’s Office finds previously missing adult
KNOX Co., Ill. (KWQC) - The Knox County Sheriff’s Office was asking for the public’s help in locating a missing adult. Officers said she has since been found safe. Shannon L. Edwards, 39, of Galesburg was last seen July 1 near the Public Safety Building in Galesburg, according to a media release from the sheriff’s office.
Public asked to help find missing Galesburg woman with cerebral palsy
GALESBURG (25News Now) - A 39-year-old Galesburg woman has been missing since July 1, and her medical problems have authorities especially worried about her safety. Shannon L. Edwards was last seen near the Public Safety Building in Galesburg, according to a Facebook post from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
National Weather Service: Derecho caused storm damage, including in Knox County
The round of severe weather hitting a large part of the Midwest Monday night including Knox Country was, indeed, a derecho. The National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center made that official Tuesday. Forecasters define a derecho is widespread long-lived wind storm associated with a band of rapidly-moving showers...
Thousands in Peoria area remain without power following severe storms. Here's what we know
Thousands of Ameren Illinois customers in the Peoria area remain without power Tuesday after severe storms struck Monday night. According to Ameren, 4,872 customers in Peoria County were without power as of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, representing around 5% of the company's 91,243 customers in the county. The outages in Peoria County are widespread, with many popping up around 9 p.m. Monday night. Others were reported by customers to them over the course of the morning and afternoon.
Federal lawsuit filed against Knox County by man no longer accused of making courthouse threat. Read the suit here
A Galesburg man whose case was tossed out after he was accused of threatening to “shoot up” the Knox County Courthouse in late-2022 is now suing the county and two of its employees in federal court. The suit was filed in federal court in Peoria Monday by attorneys...
Scotton, Robert
Robert Vinson Scotton, 72, of rural Galesburg, died on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his home. Bob was born October 15, 1951, in Camden, New Jersey, the son of Charles Harrison and Lenna (Polly) Mary (Vinson) Scotton. After graduating from Heidelberg American High School in West Germany in 1969, he studied philosophy at the University of Florida, University of Texas, and University of Nevada, being awarded his Bachelor’s Degree, Cum Laude, in Computer Science from Georgia State University in 1990. In the summer of 1980, Bob met Carol Robinson in Atlanta, Georgia, and they threw their lot in life together.
Illinois farms supplement incomes by hosting RVers
Kathy Albert has found a profitable and enjoyable way to add customers to her alpaca business in Rio in Knox County. She is not alone as dozens of Illinois farmers and entrepreneurs capitalize on the option of joining Harvest Hosts, a North American-based organization that provides RVers with a safe place to stay the night in return for shopping at their businesses.
Knox County property transfers for July 3-10, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of July 3-10, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
Man wanted in connection to fatal shooting in Knox County arrested
GALESBURG, Ill. (KWQC) - A man wanted in Knox County was taken into custody on a warrant for a murder charge Thursday. Gabriel Moore, 19, is charged with murder, a Class M felony, aggravated discharge of a firearm, a Class X felony, and aggravated battery, a Class X felony. According...
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