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Few power outages remain, focus turns to debris after storm in Lena, Freeport
Power has been almost entirely restored to homes and businesses in the Freeport area after a Tuesday night storm resulted in widespread outages affecting more than 93,000 customers in Stephenson County and other parts of northern Illinois. According to power company ComEd's outage website, roughly 35 outages remain Thursday morning, affecting a little more than 600 people. ...
Severe weather damages Maquoketa homes and businesses
The scene in Maquoketa showed trees blown over onto houses, debris in the streets and even a roof being blown off of a building, even affecting nearby businesses and apartment complexes. The roof was part of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Maquoketa, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting...
Cleanup efforts underway after destructive winds sweep through eastern Iowa Tuesday
BENNETT, Iowa (KWQC) - Cleanup efforts are underway after severe storms swept through Iowa producing destructive winds that caused immense damage in portions of eastern Iowa Tuesday evening. Some of those storms produced estimated wind speeds in excess of at least 70 to 90 mph, damaging trees, snapping power poles...
Mount Carroll will dedicate new library
The Mount Carroll District Library will hold a dedication ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, to celebrate the completed $2.6 million restoration and expansion of its historic Carnegie library building, according to a news release. The public is invited to the dedication and tour the completed facility at 208...
Former Clinton High Football Coach Claims Scapegoat Status in Grade-Changing Scandal
A once-celebrated football coach is crying foul after losing his job amidst a grade-changing scandal that has rocked Clinton High School. Darell Keith, the former head coach who is no stranger to the cut-and-thrust of high school football, finds himself on the sidelines after being axed over allegations he was involved in doctoring students' grades to maintain their athletic eligibility. Keith has called the accusations bogus, claiming he's been unfairly targeted as a scapegoat in a scheme he says he had no part in.
Timber Lake starts summer with ‘The Nerd’
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) in Mount Carroll, Ill., will open its summer mainstage season with “The Nerd” by Larry Shue on May 30. One of the funniest plays ever written, this extraordinarily inventive, side-splitting comedy centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by a man he’s never met but who saved his life in Vietnam, according to a TLP synopsis.
On the market: Freeport home for $634,900 is near Krape Park
Property description: This custom-built four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home has more than 6,000 square feet of finished living space on five acres in a countryside area. Krape Park is a short car or bike ride away. The home has hardwood flooring, tile and carpet, built-ins, a gas fireplace, master suite with sitting area, formal dining room, main floor laundry, pantry and deck. The full walk-out lower level has a wet bar. New roof in 2022. The property has a three-stall attached garage and a detached 4-stall heated garage.
Maquoketa soccer star Cameron Tracy wins Spotlight Athlete of the Week
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Maquoketa soccer star Cameron Tracy was voted TV6 Spotlight Athlete of the Week after leading the Cardinals in goals this season. “The biggest thing is the group of people I’m around this year and it’s a lot of energy it just really brings the spirit up because historically we haven’t been the greatest during my high school career and this year we really just got the energy up” said Tracy.
Suspect in 2021 Freeport shooting charged with murder
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — A Stephenson County grand jury has indicted Stefevon Tripplett, 29, with charges of first-degree murder for a 2021 shooting that left a 19-year-old dead. According to authorities, on May 15th, 2021, Freeport Police officers were called to the intersection of Frank Street and State Avenue around 1:43 p.m. Officials found Marcus […]
Freeport: Multiple roads temporarily closed after Tuesday’s storm
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The city of Freeport says multiple roads have been temporarily closed because of fallen power lines from Tuesday’s storm. West Empire Street from Park Boulevard to South Homestead Avenue. West Clark Street from North Cherry Avenue to North Grove Avenue. North Warren Avenue from West...
Maquoketa’s Eagles Club damaged as strong winds, severe weather sweeps through Tuesday night
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (KWQC) - Severe weather involving strong winds swept across the state of Iowa Tuesday night Maquoketa was one of the towns that reported damages, including devastation to the Eagle’s Club. According to the club’s secretary, the building at 1102 E. Platt St. is a total loss.
East Dubuque’s Angel Reyes strikes out 16; Forreston’s season ends
FORRESTON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Forreston Cardinals fell victim to some excellent pitching on Saturday. They dropped a 4-3 decision to East Dubuque in the Class 1A Forreston Sectional championship game. East Dubuque pitcher Angel Reyes fanned 16 batters. He went over 100 strikeouts for the season. For highlights watch the media player above.
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