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Santa has begun his Christmas journey, here’s how you can track his progress
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Santa has begun his Christmas journey, here’s how you can track his progress
It’s Christmas Eve, and that means Santa Claus has begun his yearly globe-spanning journey to leave presents under Christmas trees for children everywhere.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Santa has begun his Christmas journey, here’s how you can track his progress
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/24/santa-has-begun-his-christmas-journey-heres-how-you-can-track-his-progress/
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/24/santa-has-begun-his-christmas-journey-heres-how-you-can-track-his-progress/
Two Iowa National Guardsmen killed in Syria to return to Iowa with Honorable Transfer
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/23/two-iowa-national-guardsmen-killed-syria-return-iowa-with-honorable-transfer/
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Two Iowa National Guardsmen killed in Syria to return to Iowa with Honorable Transfer
The two Iowa National Guard members who were killed in an attack in the Syrian desert, will arrive in Iowa Wednesday afternoon, officials say.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Two Iowa National Guardsmen killed in Syria to return to Iowa with Honorable Transfer
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The Crosstown Showdown is a matchup dating back to 1940. Between Quincy Senior High School and Quincy Notre Dame, separated by just over three miles.
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/19/rivalry-special-its-own-right/
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December 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The Crosstown Showdown is a matchup dating back to 1940. Between Quincy Senior High School and Quincy Notre Dame, separated by just over three miles.
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/19/rivalry-special-its-own-right/
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/19/rivalry-special-its-own-right/
California man sentenced after showing up at scam victim’s door in Barry, Illinois
California man sentenced after showing up at scam victim’s door in Barry, Illinois
A California man was sentenced last week after he pleaded guilty to Theft Over $10,000.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
California man sentenced after showing up at scam victim’s door in Barry, Illinois
Hannibal City Council approves for demolition planning of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/17/hannibal-city-council-approves-demolition-planning-st-elizabeths-hospital/
https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/17/hannibal-city-council-approves-demolition-planning-st-elizabeths-hospital/
Hannibal City Council approves for demolition planning of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Hannibal City Council came one step closer to reaching a solution for St. Elizabeth’s Hospital facility.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Hannibal City Council approves for demolition planning of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/17/hannibal-city-council-approves-demolition-planning-st-elizabeths-hospital/
https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/17/hannibal-city-council-approves-demolition-planning-st-elizabeths-hospital/
Trump to deliver prime-time address Wednesday, expected to talk about what’s coming
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/17/trump-deliver-prime-time-address-wednesday-expected-talk-about-whats-coming/
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Trump to deliver prime-time address Wednesday, expected to talk about what’s coming
President Donald Trump will deliver a prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Trump to deliver prime-time address Wednesday, expected to talk about what’s coming
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/17/trump-deliver-prime-time-address-wednesday-expected-talk-about-whats-coming/
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/17/trump-deliver-prime-time-address-wednesday-expected-talk-about-whats-coming/
Holocaust survivor, 10-year-old with gentle soul among those killed in Bondi Beach shooting
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/16/holocaust-survivor-10-year-old-with-gentle-soul-among-those-killed-bondi-beach-shooting/
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/16/holocaust-survivor-10-year-old-with-gentle-soul-among-those-killed-bondi-beach-shooting/
December 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Holocaust survivor, 10-year-old with gentle soul among those killed in Bondi Beach shooting
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/16/holocaust-survivor-10-year-old-with-gentle-soul-among-those-killed-bondi-beach-shooting/
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/16/holocaust-survivor-10-year-old-with-gentle-soul-among-those-killed-bondi-beach-shooting/
Iowa National Guard releases names of soldiers killed in Syria attack
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/15/iowa-national-guard-releases-names-soldiers-killed-syria-attack/
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/15/iowa-national-guard-releases-names-soldiers-killed-syria-attack/
December 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Iowa National Guard releases names of soldiers killed in Syria attack
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Family member questioned after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles
Read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/15/family-member-questioned-after-rob-reiner-his-wife-found-dead-los-angeles-ap-source-says/
Read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/15/family-member-questioned-after-rob-reiner-his-wife-found-dead-los-angeles-ap-source-says/
December 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Family member questioned after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles
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New Illinois law going into effect: Dispatchers required to recognize cardiac arrest, provide T-CPR
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/12/new-illinois-law-going-into-effect-dispatchers-required-recognize-cardiac-arrest-provide-t-cpr/
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/12/new-illinois-law-going-into-effect-dispatchers-required-recognize-cardiac-arrest-provide-t-cpr/
December 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
New Illinois law going into effect: Dispatchers required to recognize cardiac arrest, provide T-CPR
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/12/new-illinois-law-going-into-effect-dispatchers-required-recognize-cardiac-arrest-provide-t-cpr/
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/12/new-illinois-law-going-into-effect-dispatchers-required-recognize-cardiac-arrest-provide-t-cpr/
Bucket Blitz donations provide shelter for families and individuals
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/11/bucket-blitz-donations-provide-shelter-families-individuals/
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December 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Bucket Blitz donations provide shelter for families and individuals
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read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/11/bucket-blitz-donations-provide-shelter-families-individuals/
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60
Read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/09/raul-malo-soulful-tenor-frontman-mavericks-has-died-age-60/
Read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/09/raul-malo-soulful-tenor-frontman-mavericks-has-died-age-60/
December 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60
Read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/09/raul-malo-soulful-tenor-frontman-mavericks-has-died-age-60/
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Bucket Blitz donations help The Salvation Army social services department
https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/09/bucket-blitz-donations-help-salvation-army-social-services-department/
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December 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Bucket Blitz donations help The Salvation Army social services department
https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/09/bucket-blitz-donations-help-salvation-army-social-services-department/
https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/09/bucket-blitz-donations-help-salvation-army-social-services-department/
Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan’s northern coast, several injuries reported
Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan’s northern coast, several injuries reported
Japan's Meteorological Agency says a powerful 7. 6-magnitude earthquake has struck off northern Japan, triggering a tsunami of up to 40 centimeters in coastal communities in the region.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan’s northern coast, several injuries reported
Crayola magnetic building cubes recalled over safety risk to kids
Crayola magnetic building cubes recalled over safety risk to kids
The cubes contain magnets that could become loose and cause harm to children if they swallow them.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Crayola magnetic building cubes recalled over safety risk to kids
Woman arrested after baby’s death in Keokuk earlier this year
Woman arrested after baby’s death in Keokuk earlier this year
A woman was arrested on Nov. 21 after her infant died in February.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Woman arrested after baby’s death in Keokuk earlier this year
‘Shark Tank but local’: GREDF ScaleUp and Secure applications due soon
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/05/shark-tank-local-gredf-scaleup-secure-applications-due-soon/
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/05/shark-tank-local-gredf-scaleup-secure-applications-due-soon/
December 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
‘Shark Tank but local’: GREDF ScaleUp and Secure applications due soon
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read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/05/shark-tank-local-gredf-scaleup-secure-applications-due-soon/
FBI makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in DC on eve of Jan. 6 riot
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/04/fbi-makes-arrest-investigation-into-pipe-bombs-placed-dc-eve-jan-6-riot-ap-source-says/
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/04/fbi-makes-arrest-investigation-into-pipe-bombs-placed-dc-eve-jan-6-riot-ap-source-says/
December 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
FBI makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in DC on eve of Jan. 6 riot
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/04/fbi-makes-arrest-investigation-into-pipe-bombs-placed-dc-eve-jan-6-riot-ap-source-says/
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/04/fbi-makes-arrest-investigation-into-pipe-bombs-placed-dc-eve-jan-6-riot-ap-source-says/
The Missouri Department of Transportation has closed U.S. Routes 36 and 24 in Ralls County due to a vehicle incident.
U.S. 36 Eastbound in Missouri closed due to vehicle incident
The Missouri Department of Transportation closed U.S. Routes 36 and 24 due to a vehicle incident.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Missouri Department of Transportation has closed U.S. Routes 36 and 24 in Ralls County due to a vehicle incident.
National Guard member shot in DC has shown positive signs, West Virginia governor says
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/01/national-guard-member-shot-dc-has-shown-positive-signs-west-virginia-governor-says/
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December 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
National Guard member shot in DC has shown positive signs, West Virginia governor says
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/01/national-guard-member-shot-dc-has-shown-positive-signs-west-virginia-governor-says/
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/01/national-guard-member-shot-dc-has-shown-positive-signs-west-virginia-governor-says/
For the second grading period in a row, McDonough District Hospital has received an “A” safety grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent non-profit watchdog focused on patient safety.
Read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/11/28/mdh-earns-second-consecutive-safety-grade/
Read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/11/28/mdh-earns-second-consecutive-safety-grade/
November 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
For the second grading period in a row, McDonough District Hospital has received an “A” safety grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent non-profit watchdog focused on patient safety.
Read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/11/28/mdh-earns-second-consecutive-safety-grade/
Read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/11/28/mdh-earns-second-consecutive-safety-grade/
Crews at the Illinois Department of Transportation have been busy in preparation for this weekend’s possible snowy weather.
IDOT crews busy preparing for winter weather
IDOT says they’ve added employees and supplies like salt to help make sure roads are safe for drivers.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Crews at the Illinois Department of Transportation have been busy in preparation for this weekend’s possible snowy weather.
Tri-state residents were lined up Friday morning in front of Target to start one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
Crowds line up for Black Friday in the Tri-States
Tri-state residents were lined up Friday morning in front of Target to start one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Tri-state residents were lined up Friday morning in front of Target to start one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
