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USP Thomson on lock-down after contraband influx
USP Thomson went on lock-down Friday because of an influx of contraband – including drugs and cell phones – made its way into the prison. Union representatives are calling for Congress to pass legislation to protect staff from contaminated contraband.
Search continues for missing East Moline man
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - The East Moline Police Department is continuing to search for a 92-year-old man who disappeared almost a month ago. On March 30, a missing person report was filed for William Weber, who police say went missing from his apartment at the Fox Pointe Apartment complex, 4500 7th St.
QCAWC events in May help people meet, care for pets
The Quad City Animal Welfare Center (QCAWC) has plenty of ways to meet a new furry friend and take care of them in May! The center is participating in the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s spring Empty the Shelters event May 1 – 15. New pet parents can adopt a spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped adult dog for […]
Taco & Margarita Fest returns to East Moline
East Moline Main Street’s second annual Cinco de Mayo Taco & Margarita Festival will be noon-8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, on 15th Avenue in East Moline, a news release says. More than 100 local vendors will be featured, along with music, margaritas tacos, and dancing. A kids’ zone will be noon until 5 p.m. inside Runners’ Park.
Man pleads guilty in death of disabled 15-year-old stepson
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Justin Keim, 35, charged in connection with the 2021 death of his disabled 15-year-old stepson, pleaded guilty Thursday to child endangerment, a Class 3 felony, and was sentenced to 24 months of conditional discharge. He initially was charged with criminal abuse or neglect of a disabled...
Rock Island Police Department moves forward with Group Violence Intervention Program
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) - Rock Island city leaders are working to help curb violent crimes in the city by implementing the Group Violence Intervention program, also known as GVI. It’s a partnership with Rock Island Police Department, Family Resources, and a national foundation. The decision was made April...
REVIEW: QCSO and Ax bring A games to gala
It’s been a long six years (seemingly a lifetime ago) since the last Quad City Symphony Orchestra gala concert, with superstar violinist Joshua Bell. I’ve had the privilege of attending the buzzy, extraordinary QCSO gala concerts of not only Bell in 2018, but cellist Yo-Yo Ma in 2015, and violinist Midori in 2011, and there was similar electricity in the air at Saturday night’s full audience in the Adler Theatre for the justifiably world-renowned (yet blissfully humble) pianist Emanuel Ax.
Scott County Health Dept. offers free online childbirth classes
Expecting parents have a new option for taking childbirth classes in the Quad Cities. The Scott County Health Department Healthy Pregnancy program now offers free virtual childbirth classes every three months. The first session will be held on May 13th at 7 p.m. Scan the QR code in the graphic or click here to register. […]
Officers, kids had fun at Catch with a Cop in Riverside Park, Moline
Both police officers and kids had fun at “Catch with a Cop” Saturday afternoon at Riverside Park, Moline. The event kicked off the Moline Little League season. Officers toss around balls with kids at the event, where the Quad Cities River Bandits donated 100 baseballs. One lucky player...
PROUD Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner, September 1, Vibrant Arena
MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 26, 2024) — PROUD Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner is coming to Vibrant Arena Sunday, September 1, 5PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3, 10AM. Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this glorious, energetic stage production, brimming with Tina hits from the Sixties, Seventies, Eighties, and Nineties. The powerful, raspy vocals, high-intensity dancing, and thrilling stage presence live on stage, complete with band, brass section, backing vocalists, and dancers to make this the definitive tribute, and a fabulous fun night out!
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