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SCOTT Co., Iowa (KWQC) - An Eldridge man pled guilty Thursday to second-degree murder after shooting and killing his wife Jessica Bostrom at their home in Eldridge on June 10, 2021, according to a media release. Shane R. Bostrom, 35, faced charges of first degree murder and domestic abuse assault....

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport man was arrested Sunday after police say he held a man against his will at gunpoint and pistol-whipping him, while he demanded the return of a stolen gun. Pachino Hill, 25, is charged with second degree kidnapping - armed with a dangerous weapon, a...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A man was arrested Saturday after police say he threatened several people with a knife at Armored Gardens and injured at least one person. Dietrich A. Wilmington, 33, is charged with going armed with intent, a Class D felony; willful injury- causing bodily injury, a Class D felony; interference with official acts with a dangerous weapon, a Class D felony; and two counts of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, an aggravated misdemeanor.

MERCER Co., Ill. (KWQC) - A rural Sherrard woman was arrested Friday after deputies say nearly 200 dogs were found on her property. Karen A. Plambeck, 59, was arrested Friday on three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals, a Class 4 felony punishable by one to three years in prison.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport man was arrested early Tuesday after police say he was under the influence of methamphetamine and struck two squad cars during a chase in Davenport. Jontavius Devonte Johnson, 27, was booked into the Scott County Jail on charges of controlled substance violation, second-degree criminal...

CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - One man is dead following a motorcycle accident, according to the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 310th Ave & 160th St. area around 5:30 p.m. Monday about a single-vehicle accident. Preliminary investigations revealed a...

CLINTON Co., Iowa (KWQC) - One man is dead following a motorcycle accident, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were dispatched to 310th Avenue and 160th Street area around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. The preliminary investigation revealed a motorcycle was southbound on 310th Avenue and failed to negotiate a...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Davenport Police Chief Paul Sikorski is two weeks away from hanging up the badge and retiring from the Davenport Police Department after 34 years of service. The police chief sat down with TV6 on Monday to discuss his upcoming retirement. The full Q&A can be seen...

SCOTT Co., Iowa (KWQC) - Two people were seriously injured in a vehicle versus tractor crash Monday night in Scott County. Around 5:06 p.m., the Scott County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call for a crash in the 7300 block of New Liberty Road, a two-lane highway located north of Walcott.

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Police are investigating a crash that occurred Tuesday morning at 13th Street and 18th Avenue in East Moline. Details are limited, but police told a TV6 crew on the scene that one person was injured and that airbags were deployed. The road is back open...

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois (KWQC) -Going on four years, the Courthouse Revitalization Committee is fighting once again to change the minds of the Rock Island County Board, to keep the old courthouse standing. Back in 2018, the board voted to demolish the old courthouse because of several issues. Over the years...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Jane’s Place program inside the Center for Active Seniors is eastern Iowa’s only licensed adult day service. Jane’s Place is a program specifically for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and includes structured social and therapeutic activities. Recently, Jane’s Place opened a new sensory lounge that is meant to decrease anxiety, and help with sensory disorders related to autism and dementia.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - New and expectant parents can get information and baby items during a drive-thru Community Baby Shower on August 17, 2022 from 4-6 p.m. at Modern Woodman Park. Twenty local organizations have partnered to hold the event, including Hiney Heroes, the local diaper bank, which will be providing diapers (size newborn to 2). There will also be an opportunity to win baby items, like portable cribs, breast pumps, car seats, and more.

FULTON, Ill. (KWQC) - Areas of Fulton are under a boil order due to water main and hydration repairs Tuesday. A boil order is in effect for North 10th Street from 1st Avenue North, Valley View Drive from North 10th Street to North 12th Street, Fowler Road from 12th Street to North 12th Street, and Maple Lane, according to a media release from the city.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -A few years ago, author Judy Gaman was writing a book on the subject of longevity. To dig into the subjectmatter, Gaman she set up an interview with a 100-year-old woman named Lucille Fleming. There was no way Judy could know that her own life was about...

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Multiple firefighters responded to a house fire around 5:45 am. Tuesday, the Rock Island Fire Department said. The fire department said they responded to 27th Street and 29th Avenue. According to Fire Chief Jeff Yerkey, the fire was contained in the home’s basement and was...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -The annual paddle event, Floatzilla, is happening on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Lake Potter at Sunset Park, 18th and 31st Avenues, Rock Island. It is the largest gathering of kayaks and canoes on the Mississippi River that features live music, food trucks, and an important plastic clean up.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Quad City Airshow will be returning in 2023, according to the group’s Facebook post. On June 24 and 25, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will be at the Davenport Municipal Airport. For updates and when tickets go on sale, check the official Quad...

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Helping children grow, through play. An East Moline preschool program for at-risk children now has a new home, after sharing space with an elementary school for decades. For 30 years the East Moline Early Learning Center, an at-risk preschool for kids ages 3 to 5-years-old,...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Vicky Sanders of the Animal Aid Humane Society of Moline showcases a beautiful cat named “Binx”. Binx is a survivor of abuse. She needs to be adopted into a forever safe and loving home. Animal Aid Humane Society / 4th Avenue & 50th St. /...