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A juvenile was seriously injured in a snowmobile crash Thursday night in rural Clinton County.
01/24/2025

A juvenile was seriously injured in a snowmobile crash Thursday night in rural Clinton County.

“Coming Super Bowl LIX," the teaser reads.
01/24/2025

“Coming Super Bowl LIX," the teaser reads.

“Hot For You Baby” was originally meant to be included on Turner's 1984 career-defining album "Private Dancer."
01/24/2025

“Hot For You Baby” was originally meant to be included on Turner's 1984 career-defining album "Private Dancer."

Costco's public stance in support of diversity, equity and inclusion programs contrasts with the positions taken in rece...
01/24/2025

Costco's public stance in support of diversity, equity and inclusion programs contrasts with the positions taken in recent months by other big consumer brands.

The West Liberty Police Department has released new information on the September 2024 death of Susan "Sam" Fittro.
01/24/2025

The West Liberty Police Department has released new information on the September 2024 death of Susan "Sam" Fittro.

FEMA responds to disasters when local leaders request a presidential emergency declaration, a signal the damage is beyon...
01/24/2025

FEMA responds to disasters when local leaders request a presidential emergency declaration, a signal the damage is beyond the state's ability to handle on its own.

A prosecutor described how the attack occurred when 26 little girls were “gathered around the tables making bracelets an...
01/24/2025

A prosecutor described how the attack occurred when 26 little girls were “gathered around the tables making bracelets and singing along to Taylor Swift songs.”

New hope for Moline-Chicago passenger rail?The project has received an extension from the US Department of Transportatio...
01/24/2025

New hope for Moline-Chicago passenger rail?

The project has received an extension from the US Department of Transportation to use hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding. Here's what we know.

The US DOT has granted a one-and-a-half-year extension to use $177 million in federal funds for the proposed passenger rail line connecting Moline and Chicago.

VERIFY readers Laurie and DJ emailed us to ask if President Trump's executive orders removed a $35 cap on insulin. That'...
01/24/2025

VERIFY readers Laurie and DJ emailed us to ask if President Trump's executive orders removed a $35 cap on insulin. That's false.

Despite online claims, President Donald Trump’s executive orders did not include removing Medicare’s $35 monthly out-of-pocket price cap, which is set by law.

Trump had ordered the substantial release of the John F. Kennedy assassination records in his first term, but some were ...
01/24/2025

Trump had ordered the substantial release of the John F. Kennedy assassination records in his first term, but some were redacted or withheld.

DEVELOPING: A fire in Moline's Old Towne has closed down part of 7th Street between 15th and 17th Avenues.
01/24/2025

DEVELOPING: A fire in Moline's Old Towne has closed down part of 7th Street between 15th and 17th Avenues.

The fire has impacted a strip containing several businesses, including Get Pro Tech, Moline Smoke Time, American Dog and US Golf.

Some of the updates give examples for already-existing rules, but new restrictions on 'lewd' tattoos and body art are a ...
01/24/2025

Some of the updates give examples for already-existing rules, but new restrictions on 'lewd' tattoos and body art are a new addition.

"Guidance reinforces students’ right to education, regardless of immigration status, and advises school districts to dev...
01/24/2025

"Guidance reinforces students’ right to education, regardless of immigration status, and advises school districts to develop local policies," ISBE said.

His order is consistent with pledges made on the campaign trail to end a focus on EVs pushed by Biden and other Democrat...
01/24/2025

His order is consistent with pledges made on the campaign trail to end a focus on EVs pushed by Biden and other Democrats.

Hegseth told senators during his confirmation hearing last week that he was “falsely accused” in the 2017 incident.
01/24/2025

Hegseth told senators during his confirmation hearing last week that he was “falsely accused” in the 2017 incident.

01/24/2025

Nice warming trend is still on track for the weekend. Widespread 40s takeover next week.

The batteries in the vehicles have internal defects that could cause them to lose power unexpectedly, or fail to start.
01/24/2025

The batteries in the vehicles have internal defects that could cause them to lose power unexpectedly, or fail to start.

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RAW VIDEO: Moline fire crews continue to battle a commercial fire at the corner of 7th St. and 16th Ave. Multiple streets in the area are closed down. More details: https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/molines-fire-old-towne-businesses/526-01ae46f7-8090-40dd-8693-dc91763811da

Weather Impact Forecast for Friday, January 24, 2025
Weather Impact Forecast for Friday, January 24, 2025

Nice warming trend is still on track for the weekend. Widespread 40s takeover next week.

Weather Impact Forecast for Thursday, January 23, 2025
Weather Impact Forecast for Thursday, January 23, 2025

A slightly colder temperature pattern moves back in for a couple of days. This weekend though will be REALLY nice! Plus, the ice jam threat increases next week as a big late January thaw moves in. Track it, here.

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Ask Andrew Live | Jan. 22, 2025
Ask Andrew Live | Jan. 22, 2025

🚨 Weather Impact Alert issued for Wednesday afternoon 🚨 Join Storm Track 8 Meteorologists Andrew Stutzke and Morgan Strackbein from 9 to 9:30 a.m. as they answer all your burning weather questions!

Weather Impact Alert Forecast for Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Weather Impact Alert Forecast for Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Light, powdery snow this morning will transition to more wet, slushy snow showers this afternoon as temperatures finally warm up. Watch for a few slick roads by the evening commute.

Weather Impact Alert Forecast for Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Weather Impact Alert Forecast for Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Dangerously low wind chills continue this morning with highs only in the single digits today. Snow showers are on track for Wednesday as temperatures finally warm up a bit. Track those, here.

Weather Impact Alert Forecast for Monday, January 20, 2025
Weather Impact Alert Forecast for Monday, January 20, 2025

Dangerously low wind chills will be found the next two mornings, reaching as low as -30° at times. Track our next warm-up in this morning's update.

Weather Impact Forecast for Friday, January 17, 2025
Weather Impact Forecast for Friday, January 17, 2025

Best weather of the week arrives today with widespread sunshine and 50s!!! Coldest air of the season so far is on track for early next week.

AMBER Alert: Missing child in Rock Island press conference

AMBER Alert: Missing child in Rock Island press conference

AMBER Alert: Missing child in Rock Island press conference

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