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Muscatine woman arrested on 67 animal neglect charges
An arrest has been made in a severe animal-neglect incident in Muscatine last month. According to a news release from the City of Muscatine and arrest affidavits, charges were filed against Kelly Marie Adams, 44, of Muscatine on Monday, July 8. On Monday, June 17, a search warrant was executed in the 2400 block of […]
Charges filed against Illinois deputy in death of Sonya Massey
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old woman who had called authorities over concerns about a prowler, officials said Wednesday. Sonya Massey was killed inside her home after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call at around 12:50 a.m....
OPPD mutual aid shifts to Illinois
WESTERN ILLINOIS - The Omaha Public Power District’s 17-person mutual aid team arrived in Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday evening to assist MidAmerican Energy with power restoration efforts. Photos courtesy of OPPD. A storm on Monday left tens of thousands without power in Iowa. Their work location shifted Wednesday to...
Severe storms slam the area
A severe weather system slammed northern Illinois and the Chicago area Monday night, producing severe. thunderstorms, wind gusts of up to 75 mph in some areas, and tornadoes. Warning sirens were heard throughout DuPage County after 9 p.m. As many as 10 tornadoes were reported in the Chicago area Monday night, including one outside O’Hare Airport.
Father admits to shooting son on Indiana Avenue
A Galesburg man is in a Peoria hospital with gunshot wounds that were inflicted by his father Tuesday night. According to a police report, Galesburg officers responded to a call at 310 Indiana Ave. just before 9:30 p.m. from a man who said he had shot his son with a handgun.
Galesburg receives grant to improve school infrastructure
The “Safe Routes To School” program is in place to improve sidewalks and areas around schools that need improvement for students to get to school more safely. The City of Galesburg plans to install new sidewalks and paths that improve their walkability and are ADA compliant. “We are...
Rock Island Schools’ Registration Next Week
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION for Rock Island schools will take place next week on July 17 & 18 from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm at Rock Island High School. Families can log into Skyward Family Access now and use the registration tiles to start the process. A reminder, all parents and guardians must provide proof of residency. You can bring proof of residency documents to in-person registration. The first day of school is Monday, August 5th.
Galva digs out after Monday’s derecho
Residents of Galva are cleaning up after a powerful storm passed through in the evening hours of Monday, July 15. The storm, which also affected surrounding towns, left fractured trees, downed power lines, and broken fences in its wake. Some were left without power for many hours. Falling limbs damaged...
Assistant Fire Chief Terry Smith retires from Rock Island Fire Department
Rock Island Assistant Fire Chief Terry Smith is saying goodbye to fighting fires and hello to retirement. Smith is retiring today after 28 years with the Rock Island Fire Department. He has a total of 30 years of firefighting under his belt and was a volunteer firefighter for the Village of Hampton. The department is […]
Wake Up Tri-Counties Prairie Chicken Arts Festival Part 2
Dianne and Deirdre joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss the vendor and craft fair on Friday and Saturday, from 9 AM to 6 PM, at the Kewanee Prairie Chicken Arts Festival. Tim Bryner will be back with wood chainsaw carvings. Friday night is the Swiftie Party in the big tent!! Dance and enjoy crafts and refreshments Friday night from 7 to 9 PM. Dress in your favorite Era’s costume from the tour or as your favorite Kansas City Chiefs player. Take a selfie with the amazing backdrop made by Mrs. Blake.
Longtime community leader Sonja Reece named Normal Citizen of the Year
It was a who’s who of notable Normalites at a reception Tuesday at Heartland Community College, where Mayor Chris Koos announced longtime community leader Sonja Reece as this year’s Normal Citizen of the Year. Reece has played many roles in the community, among them serving on the town...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Winnebago principal’s personal experience inspires Illinois school’s cardiac safety law
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — This Fall, all schools in Illinois will be required to have a plan in place in the event of a cardiac arrest on school grounds. A Winnebago principal advocated for the law after it happened to her, and now her school is one of three Heart Safe Schools in the state. […]
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