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Bucket Blitz donations provide shelter for families and individuals
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December 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Bucket Blitz donations provide shelter for families and individuals
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Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60
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December 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60
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Bucket Blitz donations help The Salvation Army social services department
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December 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Bucket Blitz donations help The Salvation Army social services department
https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/09/bucket-blitz-donations-help-salvation-army-social-services-department/
https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/09/bucket-blitz-donations-help-salvation-army-social-services-department/
Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan’s northern coast, several injuries reported
Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan’s northern coast, several injuries reported
Japan's Meteorological Agency says a powerful 7. 6-magnitude earthquake has struck off northern Japan, triggering a tsunami of up to 40 centimeters in coastal communities in the region.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan’s northern coast, several injuries reported
Crayola magnetic building cubes recalled over safety risk to kids
Crayola magnetic building cubes recalled over safety risk to kids
The cubes contain magnets that could become loose and cause harm to children if they swallow them.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Crayola magnetic building cubes recalled over safety risk to kids
Woman arrested after baby’s death in Keokuk earlier this year
Woman arrested after baby’s death in Keokuk earlier this year
A woman was arrested on Nov. 21 after her infant died in February.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Woman arrested after baby’s death in Keokuk earlier this year
‘Shark Tank but local’: GREDF ScaleUp and Secure applications due soon
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December 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
‘Shark Tank but local’: GREDF ScaleUp and Secure applications due soon
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FBI makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in DC on eve of Jan. 6 riot
read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/12/04/fbi-makes-arrest-investigation-into-pipe-bombs-placed-dc-eve-jan-6-riot-ap-source-says/
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December 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
FBI makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in DC on eve of Jan. 6 riot
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The Missouri Department of Transportation has closed U.S. Routes 36 and 24 in Ralls County due to a vehicle incident.
U.S. 36 Eastbound in Missouri closed due to vehicle incident
The Missouri Department of Transportation closed U.S. Routes 36 and 24 due to a vehicle incident.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Missouri Department of Transportation has closed U.S. Routes 36 and 24 in Ralls County due to a vehicle incident.
National Guard member shot in DC has shown positive signs, West Virginia governor says
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December 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
National Guard member shot in DC has shown positive signs, West Virginia governor says
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For the second grading period in a row, McDonough District Hospital has received an “A” safety grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent non-profit watchdog focused on patient safety.
Read more>> https://www.wgem.com/2025/11/28/mdh-earns-second-consecutive-safety-grade/
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November 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
For the second grading period in a row, McDonough District Hospital has received an “A” safety grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent non-profit watchdog focused on patient safety.
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Crews at the Illinois Department of Transportation have been busy in preparation for this weekend’s possible snowy weather.
IDOT crews busy preparing for winter weather
IDOT says they’ve added employees and supplies like salt to help make sure roads are safe for drivers.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Crews at the Illinois Department of Transportation have been busy in preparation for this weekend’s possible snowy weather.
Tri-state residents were lined up Friday morning in front of Target to start one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
Crowds line up for Black Friday in the Tri-States
Tri-state residents were lined up Friday morning in front of Target to start one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Tri-state residents were lined up Friday morning in front of Target to start one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
Tests of ByHeart infant formula tied to a botulism outbreak that has sickened dozens of babies showed that all of the company’s products may have been contaminated.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Tests of ByHeart infant formula tied to a botulism outbreak that has sickened dozens of babies showed that all of the company’s products may have been contaminated.
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Gramma the Galapagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Gramma the Galapagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141.
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Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81
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November 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81
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Officials with Insight Health Systems were back in front of the city council Thursday night, and this time, with a message of optimism.
Insight: Federal funding to kickstart construction on Keokuk hospital
Insight officials told city council that more funding is still required to reopen the doors.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Officials with Insight Health Systems were back in front of the city council Thursday night, and this time, with a message of optimism.
The final stage of hunting season opens Friday, and rural Illinois businesses are expecting more customers.
Rural communities expecting uptick in customers for hunting season
The final stage of hunting season opens Friday, and rural Illinois businesses are expecting more customers.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The final stage of hunting season opens Friday, and rural Illinois businesses are expecting more customers.
'Gotti' actor Spencer Lofranco dies at 33, reports say
‘Gotti’ actor Spencer Lofranco dies at 33, reports say
Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco, best known for his costar role in “Gotti,” has died, according to several reports.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
'Gotti' actor Spencer Lofranco dies at 33, reports say
Tempers flared between county officials at the final budget hearing before the final fiscal year vote.
Tempers flare at final budget hearing meeting before vote
Tempers flared between county officials at the final budget hearing before the final fiscal year vote.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Tempers flared between county officials at the final budget hearing before the final fiscal year vote.
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized
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November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized
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The situation could get even worse as the U.S. heads into the busy holiday travel season.
LIVE: Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on
The delays and cancellations are likely to get worse as airlines are increasingly unable to reposition planes, pilots and flight attendants due to the air traffic controller shortage.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The situation could get even worse as the U.S. heads into the busy holiday travel season.
Quincy family returns home after surviving Hurricane Melissa.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Quincy family returns home after surviving Hurricane Melissa.
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Blind has worked for the city for 29 years.
Blind elected as Fort Madison mayor
Melinda Blind was elected on Tuesday as Fort Madison’s next mayor.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Blind has worked for the city for 29 years.