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Vigil held for 92-year-old missing East Moline man
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - A missing elderly man’s family continues to search for him as they held a public vigil Friday night. William “Bill” Weber, 92, was last reported missing from his apartment building in East Moline on March 30. Police have been searching for Weber for weeks and so far, nothing has turned up.
Rock Island’s next police chief is on track to have the job soon
An era ended last month for the Rock Island Police Department when Chief Richard Landi signed off for the last time. “It’s been a special honor and privilege for me for these final years to serve as chief of police,” Landi said. Now Landi’s longtime co-worker Tim McCloud...
Suspects still at large after break in at Tap 22 Tuesday
SILVIS, Ill (KWQC) - Tap 22 Bar and Grill in Silvis is working to find out who’s responsible for a break-in at their business early Tuesday morning. The staff members staff say Tuesday’s incident is the first time they ever had a break-in. The business suspects the break-in happened a little before 2:30 a.m. Bree Schultz is a manager at Tap 22 Bar and Grill, she says it was she and her staff member who noticed what happened.
QC, That’s Where! Floyd’s Burgers rolls into Rock Island’s Wake Brewing
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) -Wake Brewing is ready for the weekend and is excited to let everyone know that Floyd’s Burgers returns May 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. to serve up some of the best burgers in the QCA. The food truck visits the local craft brew location...
Eldridge couple accused of stealing from older relative
An Eldridge couple was in custody Friday after police allege they stole thousands from an older relative, court documents say. Miles Crafton, 34, faces felony charges of financial exploitation of an older individual – first offense, ongoing criminal conduct – unlawful activity, first-degree theft and money laundering – acquire property, and serious misdemeanor charges of possession of controlled substance – marijuana – second offense and unlawful possession of a prescription drug, court records show.
Highway robbery? Changes coming with speed camera law
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Tens of thousands of tickets. Millions and millions of dollars in fines. Cities across Iowa are using speed cameras because they say they increase safety. But now they’re going to have to prove it. Cities with cameras are spending this summer preparing reports for the...
Moline Double Homicide: Police continue investigating, ask for public's assistance
MOLINE, Ill. — Moline police continue to investigate a double homicide that claimed the lives of two teenagers earlier this month. 17-year-old Giovanni Flores and 19-year-old Zachary Meincke, both of Moline, were shot and killed in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 5 in the 1800 block of 31st Street. Police are working to gather evidence and identify suspects.
Carbon Cliff: Maintain overgrown grass in ditches
CARBON CLIFF, Ill. (KWQC) - It’s mowing season, and one village is asking property owners to keep it short and out of the street. Carbon Cliff is reminding homeowners that they are responsible for mowing and maintaining the ditches in front of and along their property. Grass, weeds, and...
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