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Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
	Man dies in Rock Island County Jail custody An investigation is underway after a 60-year-old Moline man was found unresponsive and died at the Rock Island County Jail Thursday morning.
	Whiteside County sheriff raises pretrial release concerns after Rock Falls arrest A Rock Falls woman is facing several felony charges after authorities say she tried to take a vehicle while a woman and her young child were inside.
	Man charged with attempted murder in Clinton A Princeton, Iowa, man has been charged with attempted murder after officials said he shot at an occupied vehicle in a Clinton Burger King parking lot.
	30+ Hangout The Bleu R&B Lounge to Open in Moline A new spot for people over the age of 30 is opening Friday September 4th in Moline. The Bleu R&B Lounge held a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new venue on Wednesday. Managers describe it as welcoming and upscale and say its a place to enjoy music, nightlife, and community. The lounge is located at [...]
	Extreme heat leads to multiple days of Rockridge school closures None of the school's classrooms have air conditioning.
	New hearings set for killer of Adrianne Reynolds Harli Quinn Gregory will have a fitness hearing on Sept. 28, and she will be resentenced on Jan. 6.
	Man wounded in accidental shooting in East Moline A man was wounded Thursday in an accidental shooting in East Moline, injuring his leg.
	Rock Island reschedules freshman football game because of extreme heat Rock Island rescheduled its freshman and JV football games to Monday due to extreme heat, while Friday's varsity game remains on schedule.
	Milan Harvest Festival returns for 2026 this Labor Day Weekend From Sept. 4-7, community members can enjoy great food, carnival rides and more at Milan's Camden Park.
	Dancing with the Stars Quad Cities happening this weekend This weekend at the River Center, local celebs and professional dancers will show off their moves and raise money for charity.
	Boil order in effect for Orion until further notice The order was put in place due to a scheduled water main repair.
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office for theft Jason E. Adrian is wanted by the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office for theft.
	Crime Stoppers: Moline police looking for 2 masked people in burglary The Moline Police Department is asking for help finding two masked people in a burglary.
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Davenport police for child sexual abuse material charge Raymond Reeves is wanted by the Davenport police for purchase/posses depiction of minor in sex act, second offense.
	East Moline event venue extensively damaged after truck crashes into it An East Moline event venue suffered extensive damage after a truck crashed into it Thursday morning.
	Driver injured after vehicle strikes building in East Moline The driver of a vehicle was injured after vehicle strikes building.
	Davenport Democrats criticize Ashley Hinson in response to GOP event last week Iowa Democrats held an event in Davenport Thursday to criticize Ashley Hinson’s wealth and connections to the insurance industry. Her campaign has pushed back, calling them “pathetic lies.”
	Man accidentally shoots himself at Advance Auto Parts in East Moline A man was hospitalized on Thursday after what police believe to be an accidental shooting at Advance Auto Parts in East Moline.
	Man injures himself in accidental East Moline shooting Police officials said they do not believe the man was attempting to harm himself or anyone else when the gun went off.
	WQPT to air four documentaries to honor 9/11 25th anniversary Five days before the 25th anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, WQPT Quad Cities PBS will show four 9/11 documentaries, Sunday night, Sept. 6.
	Old East Moline library suffers extensive damage after being struck by vehicle Police officials said the driver of the vehicle was injured in the crash.
	KWQC to host live debate between Rob Sand and Zach Lahn in October KWQC-TV6, the Quad Cities’ news leader, today announced it will host and broadcast a live debate between Rob Sand and Zach Lahn on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
	Kids can enjoy 'Recess in the Parks' with Davenport Parks & Recreation Davenport Parks and Recreation invites school -age kids to join “Recess in the Parks,” a free series of seasonal after -school events that run Monday through Thursday, rotating between four Davenport parks. Starting September 8, Parks and Recreation staff will set up activities, games and other fun experiences designed to give kids an open place [...]
	At least 17 taken to hospitals after chemical exposure incident at Newton Correctional Facility The cause and nature of the exposure are under investigation.
	Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on USPS plan to restrict mail voting The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting for the midterm election.
	Milan Harvest Festival returns for Labor Day Weekend From Sept. 4-7, community members can enjoy great food, carnival rides and more at Milan's Camden Park.
	Plane suffers minor damage exiting runway at Quad Cities International Airport QCIA officials said no one was injured in the incident.
	Donahue man sentenced for inappropriately touching minor A Donahue man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to grooming and inapprpriately touching minor girl.
	Louisa County man accused of sexually abusing 2 children over 11-year period A 71-year-old Oakville man is accused of sexually abusing two children over an 11-year period. Authorities say additional charges are pending.
	Parade organizers finalize details for 43th annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade News 8 caught up with a couple of parade committee members to find out what visitors can expect during this year's Labor Day Parade in Rock Island.
	Watch dragon boats, help Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club Enjoy a day of dragon boat racing while supporting QCA residents impacted by cancer. Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club is hosting the second annual Mississippi Valley Dragon Boat Festival on September 19 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at West Lake in Davenport. Click here for more information. In dragon [...]
	Rio Grande Central Grill & Cantina to celebrate new management with ribbon cutting The community is invited to attend the ceremony, meet the restaurant’s new management team and learn more about the business.
	Extreme Heat Warning until SAT 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning in Effect Until 7 PM CDT Saturday
	QTS officials offer input on Clinton data center plans Grow Clinton recently hosted a podcast with representatives of QTS, which has proposed a controversial data center for the city.
	Entire village of Orion under boil order A boil order has been issued for Orion, Illinois, starting at noon Thursday, Sept. 3 through noon on Friday, Sept. 4.
	Burlington man sentenced to over 6 years in prison on firearm charges A Burlington man will spend six-and-a-half years in prison for having a gun as a felon.
	ICE officer faces federal charges for lying about shooting of Venezuelan immigrant The charges represent a rare moment of the Justice Department seeking to hold immigration officers accountable.
	ICE officer faces federal charges for lying over shooting of Venezuelan immigrant The charges represent a rare moment of the Justice Department seeking to hold immigration officers accountable.
	Fox News star Maria Bartiromo is out at the network Fox News suddently announced it had cut ties with anchor Maria Bartiromo after more than a dozen years.
	Suspect arrested in Bureau County cornfield after allegedly crashing stolen vehicle into occupied man lift A vehicle was stolen from a construction site on Wednesday in Bureau County.
	Rock Island County Jail inmate found dead Thursday morning Around 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, a 60-year-old Moline man being held in the Rock Island County Jail was found unresponsive.
	Moline man found dead in Rock Island County Jail A man in custody at the Rock Island County Jail was found dead in a housing unit this morning. A news release from the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office said on September 3 at about 6:15 a.m., a man in custody at the Rock Island County Jail was found unresponsive in a housing unit. The [...]
	Inmate found dead in Rock Island County Jail An inmate was found dead in the Rock Island County Jail Thursday morning.
	Midwest Technical Institute in Moline ending cosmetology program The Midwest Technical Institute announced on Thursday that they will no longer be accepting students into the cosmetology program at the Moline campus.
	Singers Candice Hoyes and Kelly Green refuse to be boxed in In their respective careers, Hoyes and Green have never wanted to be just one thing. Hear what happens when they refuse to choose.
	Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year's Ig Nobels showcase surprising science The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded this week for humorous yet thought-provoking research. This year, the ceremony came with a twist.
	Burlington man sentenced to federal prison for possessing firearm as felon A man from Burlington was sentenced to 78 months (6.5 years) in federal prison on September 1 for possessing a firearm as a felon. Public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing showed that between August and November 2025, Stone Thomas Graham, 26, possessed at least three firearms. He is prohibited from possessing firearms and [...]
	Pay It Forward: Tiffany’s Treasures turns vintage goods into ‘blessings’ for families in need Tiffany’s Treasures gives winter clothing and essentials to families in need, with a $300 Pay It Forward gift helping keep the tradition alive.
	Orion issues boil order as 5th Street reconstruction project continues The Village of Orion will shut off water Thursday for construction and issue a mandatory 24-hour boil order for the entire town.
	Hawkeye football kicks off this weekend The Iowa Hawkeyes will kick off their season on Saturday with a home game where they will take on the Northern Illinois Huskies.
	Fishers of Men tournament brings anglers to QCA The Fishers of Men's 2026 Berkley Team Series District 11 Championship is bringing anglers to Rapids City on September 11-12. The championship features teams from the IL Central and IA divisions, bringing competitive fishing to the region while highlighting the Quad Cities as a riverfront recreation destination. “We’re excited to welcome Fishers of Men anglers [...]
	Davenport to vote on attorney's settlement next week The Davenport City Council talked in closed session for about two hours Wednesday about the settlement and lawsuit.
	News 8 captures a preview of the attractions at Geneseo Trains, Planes and Automobiles Festivities kick off in Geneseo on Sept. 10 at multiple locations, featuring the best vintage and modern cars, trains, and aircraft.
	Homelessness quadruples in Dubuque, shelters seek $320,000 to prepare for winter Two Dubuque homeless shelters are trying to raise a combined $320,000 by the end of October to prepare for winter.
	Fighting Illini return to the turf Thursday he Fighting Illini are back on the field Thursday to kick off a new college football season.
	Trial delayed for woman charged in newborn murder cold case Court documents say the trial has been delayed for a former Iowa woman charged in a cold case murder of a newborn baby.
	Cyclones new QB Jaylen Raynor shows how quickly he can win friends. Now can he win games? The Cyclones will find out soon what the transfer quarterback from Arkansas State can do in a game.
	Coal increased its share of Iowa electricity generation in 2025, report shows For the first time in several years, according to the report, the share of energy generated by coal increased in 2025.
	Extreme Heat Warning until FRI 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning: Dangerous Conditions Persist Until Friday Evening
	Grow Greater Burlington, West Burlington announce new housing project Grow Greater Burlington and the City of West Burlington are partnering with Deery Brothers Inc. to bring quality housing to West Burlington and the surrounding area. Grow Greater Burlington will acquire over 16 acres from Deery Brothers Inc. east of the company’s West Burlington dealership through an installment sale. The City of West Burlington will [...]
	Community Caring Conference, Rock Island, seeks nominations for heroes awards The Community Caring Conference, Rock Island, is accepting nominations for one of its 50th anniversary events, The 2026 Heroes Banquet, on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5-8 p.m. at the Rock Island Holiday Inn. Do you Know a business, church, non-profit organization, or individual that is making the community a better and safer place to be? [...]
	Snakes in your backyard Snakes may send some people running, but they can be great neighbors. Michelle Berns with Muscatine County Conservation explains why they play an important role in our local ecosystem.
	Deadline today to file as write in candidate in Henry County Today is the last day to file in Henry County as a write-in candidate for the upcoming November 3 General Election. Potential candidates must file a Declaration of Intent to be a write-in candidate form before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 3 in the Henry County Clerk’s Office, 307 W. Center Street in Cambridge. “We [...]
	MTI Moline ends enrollment in cosmetology program Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) announced that it will discontinue new student enrollment in the Cosmetology Program at its Moline campus. Cosmetology students currently enrolled in the program have been notified of the changes and will be supported through completing their programs. They will continue to have access to the instruction, resources and campus support to [...]
	Pay It Forward \| Taking small steps to foster a giving community Tiffany Hunt is known for her business in Davenport, which has been digging up small nuggets of treasure for people in her community who need a boost.
	No break from the heat and humidity Several more days of hot and humid weather is in the forecast the Quad Cities. Rain chances will mostly be limited to the overnight and early morning hours. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	Galesburg residents will receive mailing about water: What to know After a recent announcement from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) regarding water sampling, the City of Galesburg is clarifying details and what residents can expect in an upcoming mailing, a news release says. The IEPA announcement indicated elevated levels of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), a compound within the PFAS family, in source water samples taken [...]
	Davenport swears in three police officers Two new Davenport police officers and one returning officer were sworn in during Wednesday's city council meeting.
	Davenport man sentenced to federal prison on drug, firearms charges He received 6½ years for drug possession with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
	Gloria Steinem, trailblazing journalist and activist, dies at 92 At a time when women were largely limited to domestic roles, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals like equality, sisterhood and reproductive freedom.
	QC 'Ride Safe ‘n Smart' campaign encourages safe two-wheel travel Cities, school districts, and healthcare professionals in the Iowa Quad Cities are teaming up to launch a campaign focused on the safe use of electric bikes and scooters on sidewalks and trails. The “Ride Safe ‘n Smart” campaign encourages safe speeds, trail etiquette, and education on what devices are allowed on public sidewalks and trails. [...]
	Scott County spent more than $1.6N in FY2026 to house inmates in other counties The $1.6 million for the fiscal year includes more than $400,000 for the fourth quarter. The original budget for housing inmates out of county for the year was $900,000.
	An epic train chase is turning 100 — and Buster Keaton fans are celebrating 100 years ago, silent film star Buster Keaton filmed The General in Cottage Grove, Ore. Fans are gathering there to celebrate the making of an epic early film.
	Democrats demand Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of midterms The lawmakers wrote that they share "grave concern that time is running out … to assist state and local election officials in protecting our elections from cyber and mis-and disinformation threats."
	He tried to eliminate FEMA. Now he says the Trump administration has changed course David Richardson worked to eliminate the country's top disaster agency when he led FEMA last year. Now, he says the administration has abandoned that goal.
	As millions of kids lose SNAP food benefits, free school meals are also at risk Food stamps have a direct link to other critical resources, such as free breakfast and lunch at school. Now, experts say they're starting to see that link break.
	Extreme Heat Warning until FRI 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning in Effect Until 7 PM CDT Friday
	QC Botanical Center, Rock Island, features Pay What You Want days The Quad City Botanical Center is allowing guests to pay what they want for admission to the gardens Friday, Sept. 4-6, according to a news release. "By giving guests the chance to name their price of admission, we hope to allow every community member a chance to experience all the summer gardens have to offer." [...]
	Road closures, detours ahead during Kewanee Hog Days Parade The Kewanee Hog Days Parade will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, a news release says. Drivers should expect temporary road closures, parking restrictions, and traffic detours in and around the downtown area. The parade route travels from the east side of Kewanee through downtown and concludes near Grove Street. Temporary road closures will be [...]
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
	Wethersfield volleyball picks up win 2-0 Wethersfield volleyball picked up a 2-0 win against Henry Senachwine Wednesday night.
	Kewanee football praises defense in upset win against Newman Kewanee is 1-1 on the season. Erie-Prophetstown is 2-0. Kewanee’s turnaround this season is tied to the experience the team brings back.
	The Bug Man This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Of at least one Rock Islander, Benjamin Dann Walsh, it can truly be said that there was some good news and some bad…
	Toulon ready to grow with help from new subdivision The Toulon Ridge Subdivision will begin with 25 plots of land. If all of those sell, then the city can begin working on another phase of development.
	'Pay What You Want' at the Quad City Botanical Center for the weekend The promotion is available from Friday, Sept. 4, through Sunday, Sept. 6.
	Early school dismissals continue due to high temperatures in the Quad Cities Several schools in our area have already announced plans to let students out early.
	New subdivision giving Toulon a chance to grow The Toulon Ridge Subdivision will begin with 25 plots of land. If all of those sell, then the city can begin working on another phase of development.
	City of Davenport considering nearly $400,000 settlement with former assistant city attorney The city is looking to settle a lawsuit filed by Mallory Bagby, who worked for the city from October 2017 through July 2024.
	Davenport swears in new police officers Three new officers are joining the Davenport Police Department.
	Bleu's R & B Lounge opens in Moline The lounge is open to customers 30 and older.
	Mr. Wings relocates to its own building in downtown Rock Island A Quad-City restaurant known for its southern style wings and catfish is opening a new location in downtown Rock Island. Mr. Wings is opening the doors to its new location on the corner of 2nd Avenue and 18th Street. For owner Daryl Farmar, this was a dream he's long had his eye on. Farmar moved [...]
	Illinois law to lower prescription drug prices struck down A federal judge has struck down an Illinois state law meant to bring prescription drug prices down. The Illinois Prescription Drug Affordability Act (House Bill 1697) was signed into law in July 2025 and took effect January 1. The law was to regulate pharmacy benefit managers, but a coalition of those managers sued. The federal [...]
	Davenport Police Department swears in 3 officers Three police officers were sworn in at a Davenport City Council meeting. According to a release from the Davenport Police Department, Officer Cheryl Glider, Officer Bennett Vanderheiden and Officer Ryan Welzenbach took the oath and were sworn in September 2. Cheryl Glider was born and raised in Littleton, CO. She joined the United States Air [...]
	500th wheelchair ramp: Henry County nonprofit marks major milestone A Henry County nonprofit built its 500th wheelchair ramp, allowing a Cleveland, Illinois man to return home after a two-month recovery stay.
	Galesburg releases statement after Illinois EPA says it found elevated PFAS levels in water samples The Illinois EPA said heightened levels of a PFAS compound were found in water samples. The city said those readings were taken from "raw, unfinished water."
	Grow Quad Cities hosts job fair to help displaced Tyson workers Grow Quad Cities had several employers inside Vibrant Arena at The Mark aimed at helping former Tyson employees get a "second chance" in the workforce.
	Extreme Heat Warning until FRI 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning in Effect Until 7 PM CDT Friday
	Davenport man accused of sexually abusing child, trying to assault woman A Davenport man is accused of sexually abusing a child over 10 years ago and trying to assault a woman.
	Suspect faces felony charges after Whiteside County attempted carjacking incident A 37-year-old Rock Falls woman was in custody Wednesday night after an incident in Rock Falls, according to a news release. About 8 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to several reports of a woman yelling for help in the 28,000 block of West Thome Road in Rock Falls. Deputies learned that a suspect had [...]
	QCA gas prices remain high ahead of Labor Day weekend GasBuddy reports that average gas prices for the upcoming Labor Day weekend are projected to reach a record high of $4.03 per gallon due to global market uncertainties.
	Iowa ag secretary defends farmers on water quality, expands cattle herd program At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said blaming farmers will not help solve the cancer crisis.

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