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Crime Stoppers: Davenport needs help finding 2 men in connection to assault

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – Davenport police are asking for the public’s help to find two men believed to be involved in an assault on Nov. 1. Officers were called around 1:15 a.m. to a report of an assault at a parking ramp in the 200 block of Harrison Street.

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20-year-old arrested on attempted murder charge

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Davenport police arrested a man on several charges, including attempted murder, Thursday afternoon. He was also cited for no insurance and reckless driving. Welborn is in the Scott County Jail on a $48,600 bond. KWQC has reached out to the Davenport Police Department for more information.

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Davenport man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on drug, gun charges

DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Davenport man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute at least 50 grams of methamphetamine and carrying a firearm during a drug trafficking crime. Dustin Eugene Brock, 37, was sentenced Nov. 12, according to the U.S. attorney’s office for the...

Davenport, IA · 6h

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Davenport man sentenced on methamphetamine and firearm charges

A Davenport man was sentenced on methamphetamine and firearm charges. According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, Dustin Brock, 37, was responsible for distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms. In August 2025 during a theft investigation, Brock was found in possession of 300 grams of methamphetamine and a loaded handgun. Two more […]

Davenport, IA · 6h

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Police presence near Davenport apartment complex

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - There was an active police scene near Jersey Meadows apartment complex on Thursday. Police were still on scene as of 4:50 p.m. The complex is located at 2700 E 53rd Street, near Costco. KWQC has reached out to police for more information.

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Mississippi River Cruise Ship That Visits Quad Cities Capsizes In New Orleans

A cruise ship that has docked in Davenport has met her ending.

New Orleans, LA · 3h

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Davenport man accused of trying to rob food pantry trailer, threatening police

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport man is accused of trying to rob a food pantry trailer and threatening officers, police said. Person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons, a serious misdemeanor. Two counts of third-degree harassment, a simple misdemeanor. Davenport police officers went to the 500 block of Western Avenue...

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19-year-old arrested in connection to Rock Island gas station shooting

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A 19-year-old was arrested in connection to a shooting at the Cornerview Gas Station in Rock Island that left a man with a gunshot wound to the neck. According to the Rock Island Police Department, officers in Cook County arrested Octavian G. Wiseman, 19, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

Rock Island, IL · 7h

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Man arrested after being wanted for nearly two years

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A man who was wanted out of Davenport for nearly two years was arrested Tuesday night. 13 counts of violation of a no contact order, misdemeanors. Domestic abuse assault, impeding airway, a misdemeanor. On Dec. 7, 2024, Mitchell allegedly choked a woman who he was romantically...

Davenport, IA · 2d

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Flip’s Pancake House to open new restaurant in old Rudy’s location

A recently-closed Quad-City restaurant will find new life as a different eatery. Flip’s Pancake House announced on social media that it has purchased the building that housed Rudy’s Tacos on 18th Ave. in Rock Island. Rock Island, you’ve shown us so much love and support that we’re excited to bring something NEW to the community! […]

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Moline riverfront restaurant announces opening day

MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - A longtime riverfront restaurant is opening under new owners in Moline. Stumphy’s Captain’s Table will open at 11 a.m. on Nov. 17, according to a Facebook post. Officials said the menu will be posted on Wednesday. “We can’t wait to provide excellent service, along...

Moline, IL · 2d

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FAA issues nationwide ground stop for airports, including Moline International

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a nationwide ground stop, impacting departing flights until further notice. This includes flights departing from the Quad Cities International Airport (MLI). The airport issued the following statement: The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop, impacting departing flights until further notice. This includes flights departing from MLI. Travelers […]

Moline, IL · 4h

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‘American Pickers' star Frank Fritz's multimillion-dollar estate fight heads to trial

More than two years after "American Pickers" star Frank Fritz's death, squabbles over his estate may finally be coming to an end. A probate trial has been scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 16, in Scott County, Iowa, according to Annette Oberlander Willows, Fritz's close friend and one of the few companions who are named beneficiaries in the will that was contested by Fritz's biological father, Bill.

Scott County, IA · 1d

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Moving car leaves flaming debris in its path before it burns up north of Coventry Place

Police and fire crews were on the scene Wednesday after a flaming Audi left burning debris in its wake until it reached the area north of Coventry Place. Firefighters told Our Quad Cities News crew that the call came in about 9:30 p.m. Our crew saw that the car dropped flaming debris as far south […]

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Rock Island High School principal suspended for 5 days without pay

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Rock Island School District officials suspended a principal without pay Tuesday evening. School leaders suspended Dr. Patricia Ulrich, principal of Rock Island High School, as a disciplinary measure, officials told KWQC. The board temporarily suspended a policy to act on the unpaid suspension. Officials did...

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A bolt, a boom and a close call in Rock Island neighborhood

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) — Wednesday morning’s storms brought hail, wind and heavy rain to much of the QCA, but in one Rock Island neighborhood, lightning was the hazard that got everyone’s attention. A lightning bolt hit a tree in a Rock Island neighborhood off of 26th...

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Christmas in LeClaire Returns With 11th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K

Break out the ugly sweaters! Christmas in LeClaire is bringing back its annual Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, December 5, 2026.

Le Claire, IA · 1d

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Crime Stoppers: Deputies search for $7,000 in DJ gear stolen from Milan storage trailer

MILAN, Ill. (KWQC) – The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after about $7,000 worth of DJ and music equipment was stolen from a storage trailer at QC Auto Auction on Nov. 6. Deputies said the suspects gained entry to the property...

Milan, IL · 1d

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Rock Island crash sends 1 to hospital

Rock Island Police and Fire Departments were called to the intersection of 5th Avenue and 24th Street, near the BP station, on Nov. 11 between 8 – 8:30 a.m. for a report of a vehicle crash. A statement from Tim Muehler, Rock Island deputy chief of police, said the crash involved three vehicles. One person […]