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Doxing And Swatting On The Rise In Parts Of Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin
A growing trend not just in larger parts of the Midwest, but the entire United States has the FBI warning parents about online privacy. It seems like kids know way more about the internet than we do. Sadly with that knowledge comes confidence. Kids may feel safe online thinking they know it well. This can lead to them accidentally releasing information about themselves. This information leak can then result in doxxing, or even worse... swatting.
Sunday Spotlight: Smile Fest to raise money for foster and adopted children in Iowa and Nebraska
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — A local nonprofit 'Share My Smile' joined KETV in studio on Sunday to discuss their upcoming Smile Fest on September 7. Share my Smile founder Chelsea Best and executive director Michelle Irions talked about what to expect at Smile Fest and their need for volunteer help.
Forecast: Only Tiny Rain Chances This Week
We’re warming up a bit more than Saturday today as this gorgeous August weekend continues and brings the Iowa State Fair to a close. This summer is flying by. As the following pair of images show, only tiny light rain chances are ahead this week. We’ll see isolated showers Tuesday afternoon in western Iowa, and […]
Close Up: Voters and candidates head to Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — On this week'sClose Up, voters and candidates alike convened at the Iowa State Fair. Joe Henry, state political director for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), explains why the national organization decided to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time ever. We...
This Iowa Mall Has Been Closed Because of an…Unpaid Bill?!
When the covid crisis struck the U.S. in 2020, businesses either had to find creative ways in innovate or suffer the wrath of people staying inside of their homes and not visiting their stores. The food industry suffered exponentially during covid. Hotels, retail, the auto industry, airlines, movie theaters, malls,...
Iowa's 39 EF1 tornadoes set single-year record, NWS says
Iowa's violent and tumultuous weather has set a new mark. The 122 confirmed tornadoes so far in 2024 are a state record, the National Weather Service in Des Moines recently revealed. That's two more than the total for all of 2004 (122). Ninety-eight tornadoes touched down in April and May, with each month tallying 49 local tornadoes. ...
Galesburg police: Man suffered multiple wounds in fatal shooting
A man was shot and killed Saturday night in Galesburg, according to the Galesburg Police Department. Heath D. Williams Sr. was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a residence on the 1400 block of Moshier Avenue in Galesburg around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Police attempted life-saving measures on Williams and he was transported to a local hospital where he later died at 11:30 p.m. The Galesburg Police Department, Illinois State Police, Knox County Sheriff's Department and the Knox County State's Attorney's Office are investigating the shooting. This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Galesburg police: Man suffered multiple wounds in fatal shooting
Get Your Fitness On Sundays On Davenport Skybridge
Free fitness every Sunday at 9am. Beat those winter blues, keep those cold muscles active and share a smile or a high 5 with some great people! There is about 50 mins tonwalk, jog run, climb stairs, shake your hips with Zumba and so much more! Positive quotes are hung throughout the course that you go at your own pace at. At the end we draw for prizes thanks to local businesses donating ever week! Wear layers it gets warm inside, water available, and a great playlist!
Donald Trump supporters hold rally in Woodstock ahead of Chicago DNC
While Democrats are preparing for their convention in Chicago, many Republicans are gathering in the northwest suburbs.They're taking part in a pro-Trump rally, which is underway Sunday afternoon.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIt is a day-long rally event being held by Donald Trump supporters in Woodstock. Hundreds filled the McHenry County Fairgrounds in Woodstock, rallying in support of the former president on the eve of the Democratic National Convention."They're having their party downtown. We're having our party here," rally organizer Tom Meredith said.The timing is no coincidence. It was set to show that their candidate also...
ESPN FPI predictions for every game on Iowa football's 2024 schedule
ESPN released its FPI preseason rankings for the 2024 season last month and Iowa came in at No. 37 on the list. Here are ESPN's FPI projections for the Hawkeyes. ESPN released its FPI preseason rankings for the 2024 season last month and Iowa came in at No. 37 on the list. The Hawkeyes begin the season ranked at No. 25 in the AP Poll and even with the expanded Big Ten and the conference being one entire division, there is still a lot of confidence in Iowa City that this can be a great year for Kirk Ferentz and company.
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