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Iowa Drivers Can Now Keep Their ID On Their Phone
EVERYTHING IS ON YOUR PHONE. NOW YOUR ID IS TOO. Iowa has introduced a new, convenient way for residents to carry their driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs: the Iowa Mobile ID. This FREE digital version of your official ID is available through a smartphone app and acts as a companion to your physical ID. While the mobile ID app is optional and not all businesses are equipped to verify it yet, it provides a secure and private way to carry your identification digitally.
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 .
Bear Spotted Galloping Thru Carbondale, Illinois Farm Field
Do you doubt that there are more bears in Missouri and Illinois than ever before? Here's more video proof as a black bear was spotted galloping through a field near Carbondale, Illinois recently. I just came across this YouTube short shared by Scott McCree just a few days ago. Since...
‘I’m heartbroken.’ Former owner stunned at sudden closure of Galesburg Mexican restaurant
A downtown Galesburg Mexican restaurant and tequila bar has suddenly closed after just more than a year under new ownership. Workers and management were busy Monday clearing out La Cantinita Cafe & Tequila Bar, 240 E. Simmons St. By 4 p.m., bar shelves were empty and much of the furniture and other fixtures had been loaded into a U-Haul truck parked in front of the business.
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.
Mother of 4-year-old killed by Macomb officer dismayed at lack of charges
Macomb, Ill. (KHQA) — The mother of Terrell Miller, age four, is dismayed at the decision not to criminally charge the Macomb police officer that shot and killed her son. Keianna Miller, the mother of Terrell Miller, age four, is dismayed and disappointed that authorities have declined to criminally charge the Macomb police officer that shot and killed Terrell on March 16, 2024.
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...
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,...
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