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Boot Camp: Tremont ready for leap in improvement after tough 2023 season
TREMONT, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The Turks feel like they have something to prove. Tremond didn’t win a game last football season but the players say they learned a lot. So did Benny Prather in his first year as head coach. “It was definitely a tough year. This year is a year to not only prove […]
Celebrate different cultures in East Moline
QCAIR and East Moline Main Street will host “Harmony Fest: A Multicultural Celebration” on Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The event will take place in downtown East Moline on 15th Avenue, according to a press release. Attendees will be able to witness over 40 countries’...
Annual Orange Barrel Street Fair returns to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Chiefs, The Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Peoria partnered together to bring awareness on work zone safety. The Orange Barrel Street Fair took place right outside of Dozer Park in Peoria for attendees to learn about how to be safe when driving through a construction work zone.
Man sent to the hospital after driving truck into ravine
Man sent to the hospital after driving truck into ravine.
Dangerous late season heat wave early week
We’ve issued First Alert Weather Days through Tuesday night for intense heat and humidity. Highs Monday and Tuesday will be in the mid to upper 90s with heat index values ranging 105-115. Highs will continue in the low 90s through Thursday before cooler and less humid weather arrives just in time for Labor Day weekend. Stay hydrated and stay safe.
East Peoria police: A man was threatening to jump off a bridge. Officers talked him out of it
Editor's note: If you are experiencing depression or thoughts of suicide, help is available. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. East Peoria police officers were dispatched to the Cedar Street Bridge after receiving a report of someone sitting on the edge of the bridge late Saturday night. The 19-year-old man moved to...
Man dies after wreck in Tazewell County
The Tazewell County Coroner's Office is investigating a deadly wreck in rural Green Valley. The crash involving two vehicles was reported at 11:16 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Towerline Road and Toboggan Avenue. A Tazewell County man was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:29 p.m., the coroner's office said. His name will be released pending notification of family. ...
Chicago State Men’s Soccer Score Two Late Goals in 4-2 Setback at NIU
Box Score Chicago State's Hilary Odhiambo scored a goal in the 81st minute and assisted on Danail Sergiev's goal in the 83rd, but the comeback fell short in a 4-2 loss at NIU Sunday night in DeKalb. The Huskies opened the scoring in the 28th minute but Cougers goalkeeper Lucas...
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
School Speed Zones Go Back Into Effect In Iowa This Week
Students in the Quad Cities are gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year. With students returning back to school, that means school zones return to make sure motorists slow down and stay alert for the safety of these kids. The Davenport Police Department is helping folks prepare for the return of school zones by conducting special traffic enforcement in those school zones.
Empowerment and enterprise: Celebrating Black-owned Business Month
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - August is Black-Owned Business Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and supporting the contributions of Black entrepreneurs and business owners. As we highlight their achievements and address the unique challenges they face, we also encourage everyone to actively support and uplift Black-owned enterprises, ensuring their continued growth and success.
High School Football Preview: Bettendorf
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - The Bettendorf Bulldogs enter the 2024 football season with some unfinished season. A year ago, the Bulldogs were one-half away from going to the UNI Dome. In 2024, the Bulldogs are on a mission, and that includes taking on their rivals, Pleasant Valley, in the opening...
Boot Camp: Limestone building for the future
BARTONVILLE, Ill. (WMBD) — The Rockets are tired of being pushed around. After going 1-8 last season, Limestone is looking for an improvement this year. This season will be their first on new turf which was installed this year. They also bring back All-Conference player Kamar Sanders, a speedy...
Clinton opens cooling center due to forecasted heat Monday
CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The City of Clinton says it is opening up the county building to the public as a cooling center due to high temperatures forecasted. The city said the Clinton County Administration Building will be open as a cooling center during regular business hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The public may cool off in the building’s cafeteria during those hours.
Men's Soccer Drops Home Opener Against UTRGV
ST. CHARLES, Mo. - The Lindenwood men's soccer team (0-1-1) dropped their home opener on Sunday by a final score of 3-1 against the Vaqueros of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (1-0-0). LU had nine shots on goal in the loss. "That was a disappointing result," said head...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Camanche Schools Superintendent Justin Shaffer on FYI
Camanche Schools Superintendent Justin Shaffer was our guest on this past weeks FYI to discuss Camanche Schools preparation for the new school year among other topics. If you missed the interview live, you can watch on our KROS YouTube Channel. .
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