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KWQC News @kwqc.com · 28m

Hello Clinton County: History of the Camanche Public Library

Hello Clinton County: History of the Camanche Public Library

The library has been a long-time staple in the community that offers much more than just books.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 1h

Former New York Jets center Nick Mangold says he needs a kidney transplant, seeks donor

Former New York Jets center Nick Mangold says he needs a kidney transplant, seeks donor

Mangold said he was diagnosed with a genetic defect in 2006 that led to chronic kidney disease.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 1h

Former Kenyan premier Raila Odinga, a key figure in African politics, dies at 80

Former Kenyan premier Raila Odinga, a key figure in African politics, dies at 80

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died of a heart attack in India.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 2h

https://www.kwqc.com/2025/10/15/free-meals-fuel-framers-during-harvest-louisa-county/

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 3h

Alec Baldwin, brother Stephen Baldwin reportedly crash into tree after film festival in Hamptons

Alec Baldwin, brother Stephen Baldwin reportedly crash into tree after film festival in Hamptons

The 67-year-old actor and his 59-year-old brother were in the vehicle on their way back from attending the Hamptons International Film Festival.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 4h

https://www.kwqc.com/2025/10/14/mother-arrested-after-child-found-walking-alone-with-apparent-cigarette-burn-forehead-police/

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 4h

Florida carries out record 14th execution this year

Florida carries out record 14th execution this year

Samuel Lee Smithers, 72, was pronounced dead following a lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 8h

Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it’s up to FIFA to choose sites

Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it’s up to FIFA to choose sites

World Cup host sites aren’t up to Trump but are contracted with FIFA.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 9h

https://www.kwqc.com/2025/10/15/truck-driver-charged-deaths-8-family-members-interstate-highway/

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 10h

House Republicans seek testimony from ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith

House Republicans seek testimony from ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee are requesting that Jack Smith, the former Justice Department special counsel, appear for an interview.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 10h

Businesses damaged in Kewanee pizzeria fire

Businesses damaged in Kewanee pizzeria fire

There were no injuries, officials said and the cause of the fire is being investigated.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 11h

Missouri man executed for the fatal shooting of a state trooper in 2005

Missouri man executed for the fatal shooting of a state trooper in 2005

A Missouri man who long maintained his innocence was executed Tuesday for the fatal shooting of a state trooper more than 20 years ago.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 12h

https://www.kwqc.com/2025/10/15/lays-announces-biggest-rebrand-100-year-history-redesigns-chip-bags-recipe-changes/

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 13h

Festival of Trees, Quad City Arts warn of Messenger scam

Festival of Trees, Quad City Arts warn of Messenger scam

Organizers said they are not contacting food or craft vendors for any events at this time, according to a Facebook post.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 13h

https://www.kwqc.com/2025/10/15/braet-be-sentenced-murder-arson-trial/

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 14h

Traffic alert: Sewer repair to detour West Locust drivers

Traffic alert: Sewer repair to detour West Locust drivers

West Locust Street from Vine to Myrtle will be closed beginning Wednesday, for emergency repairs to a private sewer and water line, according to the city.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 14h

Full Story: https://www.kwqc.com/2025/10/14/wallaces-garden-center-plans-bigger-better-facility-after-devasting-fire/

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 14h

2 businesses to close northern Illinois plants, almost 250 jobs cut

2 businesses to close northern Illinois plants, almost 250 jobs cut

Elkay Plumbing in Savanna will close, cutting a total of 178 jobs, and the closure of Ingersoll Rand in Princeton will cost 70 jobs.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 15h

https://www.kwqc.com/2025/10/14/quad-cities-marching-bands-unite-showcase/

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 16h

More than half of Illinois communities have enacted a local grocery tax

More than half of Illinois communities have enacted a local grocery tax

Illinois will stop levying a statewide grocery tax on Jan. 1, but millions of people throughout the state will continue paying it locally.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 17h

https://www.kwqc.com/2025/10/14/fisher-makes-first-court-appearance-illinois-appleby-death-1996/

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 17h

Coroner identifies Andalusia man found dead

Coroner identifies Andalusia man found dead

An Andalusia man found dead in a creek has been identified as 28-year-old Austin Johnson, according to Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafson.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 18h

https://www.kwqc.com/2025/10/14/fisher-makes-first-court-appearance-illinois-appleby-death-1996/

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 18h

Tuesday’s adoptable pet: Meet Milly

Tuesday’s adoptable pet: Meet Milly

Milly is spayed, up-to-date on vaccines and microchipped, the shelter said.

KWQC News @kwqc.com · 19h

Sunset Marina begins installation of new 400 dock structure

Sunset Marina begins installation of new 400 dock structure

Crews began installing a new 400 dock structure at Sunset Marina Tuesday.