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Police reports: Fatal shooting started as social media dispute
A recent East South Street shooting that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old Galesburg man allegedly stemmed from a dispute that originated on social media. That’s according to a 28-page police report WGIL obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request from the Galesburg Police Department. The shooting,...
Police: Ottumwa Man Brandished Knife, Slashed at Victim
An Ottumwa man is accused of brandishing a knife and threatening multiple people Sunday night. 45-year-old Bradley Edgington has been charged with going armed with intent, first-degree harassment, assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, public intoxication, and interference with official acts. Court records say officers from the Ottumwa Police Department...
Ottumwa Schools reveal potential cell-phone free policy survey results
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Results from an Ottumwa Community School District survey show that most parents, 61.3%, feel that a no-cell phone policy in school would have positive results. The results show that 24.8% of parents disagree with the policy and 13.9% are neutral. Almost half of the responses came...
Buffalo man wins $50,000 lottery jackpot
It’s been a couple of months, but the Quad Cities has a new lottery jackpot winner. Dale Miller of Buffalo won the 49th top prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “$50,000 Super Crossword” scratch game. He bought the winning ticket at Express Lane Gas & Food Mart, 1102 W. Front Street in Buffalo, and claimed his […]
Opposition growing over Chinese battery manufacturer locating in Illinois
(The Center Square) – As more revelations arise about a Chinese company that plans to build a battery plant in Kankakee County, opposition is building. Gotion is slated to receive over $8 billion in federal and state subsidies for its Manteno, Illinois, plant. The company plans to build a facility in Michigan as well, where Illinois U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, took part in a roundtable discussion on Gotion’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party. ...
Audio Recordings Reveal Deputy Sean Grayson Was Previously Reprimanded for Making False Reports Prior to Fatal Shooting of Sonya Massey
Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean P. Grayson, who has been fired from his position, is currently facing charges for the shooting death of Sonya Massey. According to records obtained by CBS News, Grayson had a history of disciplinary issues, including allegations of bullying and misuse of authority. New audio recordings obtained by the news outlet reveal ... Read more The post Audio Recordings Reveal Deputy Sean Grayson Was Previously Reprimanded for Making False Reports Prior to Fatal Shooting of Sonya Massey appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
The Entire Internet Is Saying The Same Thing About The Iowa Hawkeyes’ New Starting Cornerback
Everyone had the same thing to say after a certain player was revealed as a starting cornerback for the Iowa Hawkeyes this month. It appears that John Nestor will start at CB for Iowa next season. He is listed as a first-string member of the program’s secondary alongside Quinn Schulte, Xavier Nwankpa, and Jermari Harris.
West Liberty employee arrested last Wednesday
A Public Employee was arrested on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 for an incident that occurred outside of City operations. The City and its employees have no information or comments as this is an ongoing investigation with the Muscatine County Sheriff’s Department. The individual in question has been placed on administrative leave until further notice, and City management, along with legal counsel, will continue to monitor the situation.
Correctional Officer on administrative leave arrested
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Corrections officer placed on administrative leave was arrested on Sunday. Thomas R. Angeli, 37, is facing charges of an expired FOID card, and possessing a firearm. On July 25, Angeli, was placed under administrative leave after making comments on a Facebook...
Brown’s Double Lifts Bees
Bryce Brown’s two-run double to center field in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Burlington Bees to a 7-6 win over Clinton in a Prospect League baseball game at Community Field Saturday night. It was the third win in the last four games for the Bees, who are now 11-7 in the season’s second half.
Gebhardt wins in Winged Sprints Class
Tanner Gebhardt captured the 305 Winged Sprints class on Saturday, July 20, at 34 Raceway. Cole Helmerson of New London came in second and points leader Cody Wehrle finished third. John Barnard of Sherman, Ill., came in fourth, followed by a trio of Burlington drivers: Dugan Thye, Nathan Murders, and Nick Guernsey. Chase Young of Altoona was eighth, Travis Pence of Stronghurst, Ill., was ninth, and McCain Richards of Burlington 10th.
Emotional search during RAGBRAI leads to heartwarming reunion
BRIGHTON, Iowa — Thousands of cyclists rode across the state last week, celebrating their journeys by dipping their tires in the Mississippi River in Burlington on Saturday. For many, it was a week of physical achievements and emotional moments — like sisters Tina Starnes, Gina Hanshaw and their sister-in-law Joann Johnson's adventure.
Here’s What You Can Save On During Iowa’s Tax-Free Weekend
It's almost time to send our kiddos back to school!. One sure signal that the summer is drawing to a close is tax-free weekend. It's when a lot of us get back-to-school clothes and supplies for our kids and it's a good time in general to do some shopping. It's...
Strong to severe storms are possible on Tuesday
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) -We had a hot and humid start to the workweek across Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri with temperatures in the 80s and 90s. However, because of the high humidity, heat indexes were in the 90s and low 100s. Overnight we will have a partly cloudy sky with lows cooling into the upper 60s and low 70s.
Comedian and Late-Night Host Shouts Out Iconic Iowa Store
Comedian and Late-Night Host Shouts Out Iconic Iowa Store. A comedian who is rapidly growing in popularity will be coming to Iowa in the fall. Taylor Tomlinson has quickly become a major name in the world of stand-up comedy. She released three Netflix comedy specials: Quarter-Life Crisis (2020), Look At You (2022) and Have It All (2024) all by the age of thirty.
NWS upgrades Elkhorn-Bennington-Blair tornado to EF-4
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The National Weather Service office in Omaha has revised the rating for one of the Arbor Day tornadoes that struck eastern Nebraska and western Iowa in late April. Specifically, the tornado that tracked from Elkhorn into Bennington and Blair was originally rated as an EF-3 tornado with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph. After a thorough review, the NWS has upgraded that rating to EF-4 with maximum sustained winds of 170 mph.