Ferris, IL

Burlington High School was placed on a "lock and hold" Friday due to a student in a mental health crisis, police say.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating nine suspected cases of severe hepatitis in children reported so far this year. All were hospitalized, one needed a liver transplant, and two-thirds tested positive for adenovirus, a common virus that causes cold- and flu-like illness. Two of the nine cases have...

MACOMB — The pandemic brought a disconnect between students, said Kylie Norris, a senior in the fall at Bushnell-Prairie City High School. There was a lack of participation with students, and knowing what the other students were doing, she said. “Some teachers required online, some didn't, and some students...

Burlington, IA- The City of Burlington has announced that the Dankwardt Park Pool will not be opening on Memorial Day as planned. According to a news release, the pool will not be opening due to unforeseen issues with the pool liner. The company responsible for repairs is planning to be...

05/25/22 – 12:38 p.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of a property damage accident at the intersection of 9th Street and Avenue G. 05/25/22 – 10:04 p.m. – Fort Madison police cited James Eugene Martindale, 57, of Donnellson, in the 2700 block of Avenue M, on a charge of driving while barred.

DES MOINES COUNTY, Iowa — A southeast Iowa man was arrested Wednesday night following a shooting inside a home where a toddler was. Just before 10 p.m., Des Moines County Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence on 147th Ave. for a report of a man who was suicidal and had been drinking.

Burlington, IA- The Des Moines County Auditor’s Office would like to remind residents that early voting for the June 7th primary is still open. The Des Moines County Courthouse will be open for in-person voting from 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday through June 3rd. The Courthouse will be open Saturday, June 4th, and Monday, June 6th is the last day for in-person absentee voting.

MCDONOUGH COUNTY, Ill. (KHQA) — The McDonough County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information on the location of a man suspected of stealing a trailer, a UTV, and an ATV to contact authorities. The investigation started on May 5, when deputies responded to a burglary that had...

AUGUSTA — After a solid high school basketball career, the basketball journey for Ramsey Fry, a Southeastern senior, is not over. On Thursday, May 26, Fry made it official at the high school student lounge by signing his National Letter of Intent to play basketball at John Wood Community College in Quincy.

The McDonough County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating a man wanted for theft and burglary. On May 5th, deputies responded to a burglary that had just occurred in rural New Salem Township east of Macomb. The owner of the property reported to the sheriff’s deputies that his neighbor had called stating a suspicious vehicle was seen in the area.

Burlington, IA- Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, Burlington City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022. Due to the closing, the Burlington City Council will hold its work session on Tuesday, May 31st, at 4:30 PM in the Thomas J. Smith Council Chambers.

AUGUSTA — The Southeastern school board convened their monthly meeting on Monday night, May 16, to take care of some customary business as a kick-off for the summer break. On summer hirings, the target was to set up summer custodial help for the two school buildings. In that regard, Cheryl Perry and Sara Eifert received approval to serve as part-time custodial help.

The top five states which have seen a large number of recovered guns traced back to Kentucky are Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee, Indiana and Florida, according to data from the ATF.

FORT MADISON – A property owner near Bill Hoskins Field on the FMHS property said the district has not been threatened with a lawsuit over foul balls that have damaged his property. Darrell Davolt, 2101 Avenue A, said Tuesday that he has not filed a lawsuit against the district...

Bailey Wiemann was looking to continue her education and play women's college soccer for two more years somewhere in Iowa after graduating from Indian Hills Community College this month. Then the Burlington High School graduate got a call from former Grayhound teammate Emily Murphy, asking her to consider transferring to...

It is vitally important we honor and remember the military men and women who lost their lives while serving our country. They gave everything they had. Most of us never have to face that proposition.  We surely can give up a moment from shopping, watching television, or texting.  ...

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University alumna and Iowa Teacher of the Year Sara Russell recalls the many opportunities to not only learn new concepts and ideas through her courses at WIU, but the interactions with peers she shared from all walks of life. Russell’s time at WIU had...

A boy to Dustin and Megan Huber of Camp Point at 4:44 p.m. on May 18. A boy to David and Linda Spillman of Quincy at 8:52 a.m. on May 21. A girl to Zac Taylor and Kailyn Day of Carthage at 5:11 p.m. on May 21. A boy to...