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Dive into an immersive theatre experience at the Rock Island Tunnel Co.
MOLINE, Ill. — Get ready for a theatre experience that flips the script!. The Rock Island Tunnel Co. is one of the newest production companies in the Quad Cities. Rather than using a stage to tell its stories, audience members walk from room to room, interacting with the actors.
Centennial Bridge shuts its lights off for migrating birds
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The Centennial Bridge will be a little darker than usual on Thursday night. River Action announced that the bridge's lights will be turned off overnight on Thursday, Sept. 19 to help with ongoing bird migrations traveling through the Quad Cities. That's because those extra lights can disorient the birds making their way south for the winter.
Clinton woman charged with selling fentanyl that led to 19-year-old's death
CLINTON, Iowa — A Clinton woman has been arrested in connection to a February drug-related death, police say. Back on Feb. 27, a call came into the Carroll County Illinois 911 Center of an unresponsive person in Thomson, according to an arrest affidavit. The victim, who has been identified as 19-year-old Keaton Olson, was transported to a Clinton hospital where he later died just before midnight. The Clinton Police Department launched an investigation the following day.
Illinois Supreme Court: Smell of burnt cannabis alone doesn't justify search of vehicle
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday the smell of burnt cannabis alone is insufficient grounds for police officers to search a vehicle. The ruling stems from a 2020 traffic stop in Henry County. Ryan Redmond was reportedly pulled over on Interstate 80 for an unsecured license plate and driving three miles per hour over the speed limit. The state trooper said he smelled a strong odor of burnt cannabis and searched Redmond's vehicle. The officer found one gram of cannabis in the center console of the car in a plastic bag, according to the ruling. However, he also said he didn't smell marijuana on Redmond and didn't see any signs of impairment. Redmond denied smoking in the car.
Marlon Wayans visits News 8 studios ahead of Adler Theatre performance
MOLINE, Ill. — Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans visited the News 8 studio today to discuss his first visit to the Quad Cities and his performance tonight at the Adler Theatre!. Wayans told News 8's Ava Hedges and Devin Brooks all about his first trip to the Quad Cities,...
2 children, 1 adult injured in crash near Riverdale schools, officials say
PORT BYRON, Ill. — Three people, including two children, were injured in a crash near Riverdale schools Thursday morning, according to officials. It happened around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of 94th Avenue N. and 256th Street N. (County Road S.). A sedan was traveling north on 256th and a box truck was heading east on 94th when the two vehicles collided at the intersection, the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office said.
Pay It Forward | Making sure no one goes hungry in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Ill. — Barbara Montgomery has lived in the tight-knit community of Cambridge, Illinois for years. The community is a place where residents consistently help each other out. "He squishes everything in, he has volunteers from different churches. It has turned out to be almost a full-time job, and...
20 months after receiving grant, St. Ambrose University, Family Resources share update on gun violence research
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Back in January 2023, Family Resources was awarded $300,000 from the Community Foundation in support of Davenport's Group Violence Intervention program. The city's GVI program was rolled out in May 2022. Its initiative is to reach out to individuals with ties to groups known to be violent, using a proactive policing approach, addressing issues before a typical law enforcement response is needed.
PHOTOS: USPS truck collides with building in Silvis
SILVIS, Ill. — A United States Postal Service truck collided with a building in Silvis on Tuesday. Silvis Police Chief Mark VanKlaveren confirmed the incident and said that the driver sustained minor injuries. No arrests were made, and as of Tuesday evening, the incident was still under investigation. No details as to what led up to the crash have been released.
Check your mailboxes, Davenport residents: City sends out community survey
DAVENPORT, Iowa — 5,000 Davenport households are receiving something a little extra in the mail. City officials announced that they're conducting a survey of Davenport residents, where they're hoping to collect feedback on issues such as city services, public safety and other quality of life issues. Officials said they expect the survey to take approximately 15 minutes for residents to complete.
Rock Island man arrested in connection to NorthPark Mall shooting
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Rock Island man has been arrested nearly two months after police say he shot another person at NorthPark Mall in Davenport. It's the second arrest made in connection to the incident. 29-year-old Ricardo Horne was taken into custody on Tuesday, Sept. 17 following the July...
Truck with 'suspected human remains' pulled from Mississippi River
EAST MOLINE, Ill. — An investigation is underway after a truck was recovered from the Mississippi River with what police suspect are human remains inside, according to East Moline Police Chief Jeff Ramsey. The truck was located in the river near the boat ramp at Empire Park, which sits...
Current Reads: Dive into fall with these 3 picks from the Moline librarians
MOLINE, Ill. — With fall right around the corner, it's the perfect time to grab your library card and curl up with a new book!. Every other Wednesday, on our 4 p.m. show, The Current, we bring you a book-club-style segment called "Current Reads." We chat with libraries all over our viewing area to hear what people are reading in their community. For this edition, we're bringing things home, to the Moline Public Library.
Davenport school, law enforcement officials speak on 'non-credible' threats
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Davenport school and law enforcement officials have issued statements regarding several posts circulating online that they describe as “non-credible school threats.” The announcements come after four vague threats surfaced in the last two weeks on social media, creating concern among parents and students in the community.
Rock Falls man found dead after police respond to shots fired call
ROCK FALLS, Ill. — A homicide investigation is underway in Rock Falls after a man was found dead with a suspected gunshot wound, police said. Just before 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, officers with the Rock Falls Police Department responded to the 1700 block of 14th Avenue for shots being fired in the area. Police said that when they arrived, they found a man who was already deceased with apparent gunshot wounds in the 1300 block of West 17th Street.
SAFE-T Act 1 year later: What statewide data is finding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — On Sept. 18, 2023, Illinois became the first state in the country to fully eliminate cash bail. One year later, the state continues to publish data to track the implementation of the SAFE-T Act law and its impact on the state’s criminal justice system. The...
What's your favorite cheeseburger in the Quad Cities?
MOLINE, Ill. — Wednesday, Sept. 18, is National Cheeseburger Day, which begs the question: Burgers for lunch or dinner? How about both!. We didn't know a day was dedicated to celebrating cheeseburgers, but we're excited about it. News 8 wants to know what your favorite burger spot is in...
Missing Davenport man found
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Update: Police said Andre Bunyon was found and reunited with his family. Davenport Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing man who was last seen on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Officials are searching for 19-year-old Andre Bunyon. Bunyon is described as a white...
1 dead, 2 injured in West Liberty crash
WEST LIBERTY, Iowa — One person is dead and two are injured following a single-vehicle crash in West Liberty early Wednesday morning. The crash occurred around 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18. An Iowa State Patrol crash report says that the vehicle was traveling north in the 1200 block of Elder Ave. in rural West Liberty when it failed to maneuver a curve and left the roadway. Officials say the vehicle struck an object, vaulted and came to a rest in a bean field.
Fugitive arrested in Monroe County after nearly two weeks on the run
MONROE COUNTY, Iowa — An Ohio man is in jail after spending nearly two weeks on the run. Victor Farris was wanted in connection to a kidnapping in Peoria after authorities said he stole a vehicle with a 3-year-old child inside. Around 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, a train conductor saw Farris leap off a train and flee. Afterward, a Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy found Farris in an alley and arrested him.
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