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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
	Cloudy and cool Tuesday Another First Alert Day is in effect on Thursday morning.
	Over 3400 lost power in Illinois Quad Cities More than 3400 people were without power in the Illinois Quad Cities early Tuesday morning.
	Traffic Alert: I-80 West reopens after crash, U.S. 6 East blocked I-80 West reopened after a crash Monday night and U.S. 6 East is blocked Tuesday morning.
	Over 3400 without power in Illinois Quad Cities More than 3400 people are without power in the Illinois Quad Cities early Tuesday morning.
	Plea deal with son of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' details abduction of legendary Sinaloa capo Joaquín Guzmán López, the 39-year-old son of former Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, pleaded guilty to two counts of drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise in federal court in Chicago.
	U.S. air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee The TSA has announced that U.S. air travelers without a REAL ID will face a $45 fee starting in February. The Department of Homeland Security says 94% of passengers are already compliant.
	Abortion opponents coming before the Supreme Court on Tuesday A faith-based center will challenge an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions. The facilities known as "crisis pregnancy centers" have been on the rise in the U.S.
	Traffic Alert: I-80 West blocked due to crash I-80 West is blocked due to a crash Monday night.
Monday, December 1st, 2025
	Muscatine stops accepting cats under new animal control policies Muscatine will no longer accept cats under updated animal control policies that went into effect Monday.
	QC residents find fun in weekend snow storm Across the Quad Cities, people worked hard and found fun in the big snow storm that hit the region on Saturday.
	Muscatine chef wins statewide culinary competition after judges visit Maxwell's on the River Chef Tess Cardoza won the Iowa Restaurant Association’s 2025 Culinary Competition after judges visited Maxwell's on the River to taste her dish on-site.
	LeClaire businesses battle back after weather eats into sales It’s the season to shop, but some local businesses were forced to close up shop this past weekend due to a winter snowstorm.
	Hola America Media Group wins top honors at National Hispanic Media Convention The proud Mexican-American couple – who founded the bilingual newspaper Hola America News 25 years ago in the Quad Cities, recently won top awards for their new magazine at a national convention, among many honors.
	Muscatine Police Department updates procedures for animal control Muscatine has updated procedures for animal control. According to a release from the Muscatine Police Department, effective December 1: Reporting a Found Dog: If you locate a lost dog within Muscatine city limits, please contact the Muscatine Police Department immediately at 563-263-9922. You will be provided with specific instructions on where to meet the Animal [...]
	Illinois lawmakers call for changes to Safe-T Act Illinois state lawmakers are calling for amendments to the controversial Safe-T Act. The move comes after someone set fire to a woman on a train in Chicago. Gov. JB Pritzker says he's open to changes, but some Republicans aren't convinced that will turn into action. Our Quad Cities News Illinois Capitol Bureau Chief Alex Whitney [...]
	Muscatine chef wins statewide culinary competition after judges visit Maxwell's on the River Muscatine’s Chef Tess Cardoza won the Iowa Restaurant Association’s culinary competition after judges visited Maxwell's on the River to taste her dish on-site.
	Salvation Army of the Quad Cities calling on community to match anonymous $100K donation The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities is asking the community to match an anonymous $100,000 donation. Funds will support families experiencing homelessness.
	Heavy police, fire presence on Locust Street in Davenport A large police presence was near the intersection of Tremont Avenue and Locust Street at 7 p.m. Monday. Our Quad Cities News crew also saw at least one Davenport Fire truck at the scene, where crime scene technicians arrived about 7 p.m. Because of the recent snow, drivers found it slow-going as emergency vehicles lined [...]
	Man dies after early morning Rock Island house fire A 94-year-old man has died after firefighters removed him from a Rock Island home fire and transported him to a local hospital early Monday morning.
	Muscatine Co. attorney says resignation marks final chapter, not tied to reprimand Muscatine County Attorney Jim Barry said his resignation didn’t have to do with his recent reprimand from the Iowa Supreme Court Disciplinary Board or his health.
	Toys for Tots ramps up final holiday push as distribution deadline nears Toys for Tots is pushing to fill thousands of toy bundles as donations fall short. Volunteers say they need items for all ages before distribution wraps Dec. 13.
	Snow Angels help clear the sidewalks of Moline after weekend snowstorm The snowfall over the weekend in the Quad Cities reached over ten inches over the weekend and on Monday, totaling more than the snowfall the area saw last winter. This means the Snow Angels in Moline are already doing more work than they did last year. The Snow Angels are a group of volunteers through [...]
	When snow was flying this weekend most planes weren’t at Quad Cities airport Airport staff said preparation can only go so far when severe weather strikes, and many times cancelling flights is not their decision.
	Moline snow-clearing crew ‘plugging away’ “Every storm’s different. Some are quick and easy. Some take days, 24 hours around the clock. So just to keep plugging away and doing what we can until we get that end goal where it’s all clear for travel,” plow driver said.
	1 dead in crash on U.S. 34, road closed Officials said one person died and additional medical attention was refused at the crash.
	How Augustana College students are working to improve maternal health in the Quad Cities According to a November report, about one in four pregnant women in the U.S. are not receiving prenatal care in the first trimester. This new program hopes to help.
	How to avoid scams while shopping online for deals Around 74 million people are expected to shop Cyber Monday deals this year, spending an estimated $14.2 billion.
	Don't get angry, but the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year is 'rage bait' The 2025 selection follows its predecessors, "brain rot" from 2024, "rizz" from 2023 and "goblin mode" from 2022.
	How Galesburg's Stone-Hayes Center is empowering those with disabilities to live independent lives The center serves residents of Knox, Henderson and Warren Counties through peer support, housing services, skills coaching and more.
	Illinois State Police investigating fatal crash in Knox County A fatal crash near Wataga has resulted in road closures along US-34. Authorities are advising drivers to seek alternate routes.
	Man, 94, dies in Rock Island house fire early Monday The investigation into the house fire remains open and active with the Rock Island Fire Department, Rock Island Police Department and the Rock Island County Coroner's Office.
	How students at Augustana College are helping improve QC maternal health Augustana's Center for the Advancement of Community Health and Wellness is partnering with Community Health Care to increase local prenatal care appointments.
	Will this snow melt anytime soon? 3 days...and counting. That's how long we've had snow on the ground in the Quad Cities. And it doesn't look to be going away anytime soon. Instead of melting, things are heading the other direction with a Winter Weather Advisory for more snow in the Quad Cities Monday evening. Tonight's totals should only be around [...]
	How Galesburg's Stone-Hayes Center is empowering those with disabilities to live independent lives The center serves residents of Knox, Henderson and Warren Counties through peer support, housing services, skills coaching and more.
	Person dies after being ejected from vehicle in Des Moines County crash The Iowa State Patrol said a 2002 Chevrolet crashed into a 2012 Hyundai at the U.S. 34 interchange near Middletown.
	Thousands of U.S. trucking schools could lose accreditation under DOT crackdown The U.S. Transportation Department is threatening to shut down thousands of truck driving schools, part of the Trump administration's widening crackdown on industry.
	The Waiting Child: Canion finds a 'Big' More than 200 kids in the area are on the waiting list for a ‘Big.’ Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley needs volunteers to spend time with them. In this week’s The Waiting Child in the video above, Canion was on the waiting list for about two years when he met Shane. Our [...]
	Man dead after Rock Island house fire KWQC could see crews battling the fire at about 6:40 a.m. in the 1000 block of 15th Avenue.
	1 dead, 1 injured in Des Moines County crash One person died and another was injured in a crash in Des Moines County Monday.
	Does Congress see war crimes in Venezuela? Amid reports Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan boat, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine about how Congress is handling oversight of the Pentagon.
	For the first time since 1988, the U.S. is not officially commemorating World AIDS Day Noting the decision not to mark the day, the State Department stated: "An awareness day is not a strategy." Activists in the fight to end the ongoing AIDS epidemic disagree.
	No injuries reported from Galesburg house fire No injuries were reported from a house fire in Galesburg. According to a release, the Galesburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Sumner St. December 1 at 4:34 a.m. All three fire stations and the 11 personnel on duty responded. Upon arrival, fire crews encountered smoke inside the two-story [...]
	Traffic Alert: Part of U.S. Highway 34 closed due to crash Drivers are being asked to avoid the area because rescue crews are there, officials said.
	Coroner identifies rear-end crash victim A 33-year-old Moline woman suffered serious injuries and later died after a rear-end crash in Moline.
	Crews open ceilings to fight fire in house’s attic When crews arrived, officials said they found smoke inside a two-story home.
	Pulpit Fiction: “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” “Sentimental Value,” “Eternity,” and “Zootopia 2” While Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is fun, it's mildly underwhelming fun – like that three-minute roller-coaster ride you realize wasn't worth the half-hour you waited in line for it.
	As political winds shift, top chipmaker TSMC looks beyond Taiwan The lifeblood of Silicon Valley — advanced microchips — pumps from a science park on Taiwan's west coast, mostly from TSMC, the world's biggest chipmaker. But now the company is looking abroad for places to grow.
	Afghan suspect in D.C. National Guard attack appeared to suffer personal crisis Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, is accused of shooting two National Guard soldiers on Nov. 26. One of those soldiers, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, died from her wounds.
	Police: Man breaks into State Auditor Rob Sand’s home while family was out of town A Des Moines man was arrested Sunday night after police say he broke into State Auditor Rob Sand’s home.
	Traffic Alert: Multiple interstate crashes across QCA There are multiple crashes on interstates across the Quad Cities area Monday afternoon.
	'I'm telling a silent story': Paul Tazewell on 'Wicked' and the magic of costume design The Oscar-winning costume designer has been enchanted by Oz and Munchkinland for most of his life. He created more than 1,000 looks for Wicked: For Good — including Elphaba's "sex cardigan."
	Anonymous $100,000 gift helps Salvation Army offer shelter A new matching gift challenge is helping the Salvation Army of the Quad Cities help more families facing homelessness. A gift from an anonymous donor totaling $100,000 will match donations to its sheltering program for local families facing homelessness. The donor asks the community to donate the same amount as a match to provide even [...]
	Police: Woman killed after her car was rear-ended in Moline A Moline woman died after her vehicle was rear-ended Sunday on 41st Street, police said. The roadway was closed for three hours as investigators processed the scene.
	Giving Tuesday tie-dye fundraiser benefitting Quad Cities animal shelter Great River Brewing will host a Giving Tuesday holiday tie-dye event on Dec. 9 in Davenport, with a portion of sales supporting the Quad City Animal Welfare Center.
	12 Days of Christmas 2025 Rules Official rules for this sweepstakes
	Amazon shoppers find deals on Cyber Monday Cyber Monday is in full swing, with online retailers offering steep discounts to shoppers. Scott Seroka, regional spokesperson for Amazon, spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom to explain how the company handles one of the busiest online shopping days of the year. Seroka said smart shoppers are already scooping up deals. “We actually [...]
	After East Wing demolition, White House tours are back just in time for the holidays For the first time in three months, the White House is reopening for public tours, just in time for the holidays.
	Galesburg declares snow emergency Galesburg is getting ready for round two of winter weather by declaring a snow emergency. Weather predictions are calling for snow accumulations of 2-5 inches before the snow ends Tuesday morning. A snow emergency goes into effect on Monday, December 1 at 4 p.m. Residents are reminded that parking is prohibited during snow emergencies. Vehicles [...]
	Enjoy the holidays with Davenport Police Department's Cops & Cocoa See holiday lights and poinsettias at Vander Veer Park while enjoying cookies and cocoa and meeting members of the Davenport Police Department. City staff, Davenport Police and Good Neighbor Project are hosting the fifth annual Cops & Cocoa holiday event on Tuesday, December 9 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Vander Veer Conservatory, 215 W. [...]
	Fired worker sues government in case that could upend civil rights laws A fired immigration judge says she was dismissed from her job because of her gender, her status as a dual citizen of Lebanon, and the fact that she once ran for municipal office in Ohio as a Democrat.
	Fired worker sues government in a case that could upend civil rights laws A fired immigration judge says she was dismissed from her job because of her gender, her status as a dual citizen of Lebanon and the fact that she once ran for municipal office in Ohio as a Democrat.
	Police warn of porch pirates as online holiday shopping begins Home security concerns often grow this time of year, as days get shorter and nights get longer, packages are left sitting outside in the dark until people get home from work, giving thieves extra opportunity.
	Happy Joe's brings holiday fun to kids with special needs Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream Parlors are bringing joy, music and holiday magic to nearly 2,000 children with special needs during its annual Happy Joe’s Holiday Parties for Children with Special Needs. The parties will be on Tuesday, December 2 and Wednesday, December 3rd, at the Vibrant Arena, 1201 River Drive in Moline. Two parties will [...]
	Iowa’s 25-year wildlife action plan open for public comments The action plan, according to the DNR, is a strategy for how the department will conserve wildlife in the state.
	FAA investigates after plane slides off runway at Des Moines airport Flights at the Des Moines International Airport were grounded for more than 12 hours after an airplane slid off a runway Saturday night.
	Moline woman, 33, dead after traffic collision Sunday A preliminary investigation into Sunday's fatal crash found the roadway was clear of snow and road conditions were not a factor, according to the Moline Police Department.
	Austria's rebel nuns refuse to give up Instagram to stay in their convent The trio of octogenarian nuns gained global fame after fleeing their care home and breaking into their former convent. Now their superior has asked the Vatican to intercede in the dispute.
	Police: Woman killed after her car was rear-ended in Moline A Moline woman died after her vehicle was rear-ended Sunday on 41st Street, police said. The roadway was closed for three hours as investigators processed the scene.
	November ends snowy and December kicks off with more snow The early season winter storm that started Friday night and ended early Sunday morning brought more than a foot of snow to some hometowns over eastern Iowa and almost a foot in some parts of Illinois. Another round of snow is on the way today to kick off the month of December, which typically sees [...]
	33-year-old woman dies after rear-end crash A 33-year-old Moline woman suffered serious injuries and later died after a rear-end crash in Moline.
	Bix 7's Michelle Juehring named Race Director of the Year A committee of race directors, athletes, media, corporate executives and club officials has named Michelle Juehring, director of the Bix7 as the MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director of the Year. “Michelle Juehring has shown grace and grit since taking over as director of the Quad City Times Bix 7 from longtime race director Ed Froehlich [...]
	1 dead in Moline crash: Police One person is dead after a traffic crash in Moline yesterday. A news release from the Moline Police Department says officers responded to a traffic crash in the 3600 block of 41st Street on November 30 at about 1:10 p.m. A 33-year-old woman from Moline was driving a 2017 Chevy Spark and was stopped facing [...]
	Car slides into pole due to icy roads, police say A driver lost control and slid into a pole late Sunday night.
	Man removed from early-morning Rock Island house fire Rock Island firefighters removed a man from a burning home on 15th Avenue early Monday before he was transported to a hospital in unknown condition.
	Man injured, neighbors without power after house fire KWQC could see crews battling the fire at about 6:40 a.m. in the 1000 block of 15th Avenue.
	Rock Island crews battle house fire Firefighters are responding to a house fire on 15th Avenue in Rock Island. A firefighter on scene told News 8 there is concern the home could collapse.
	Rock Island crews battle house fire; officials warn of possible collapse Firefighters are responding to a house fire on 15th Avenue in Rock Island. A firefighter on scene told News 8 there is concern the home could collapse.
	3 Things to Know \| Quad Cities morning headlines for Dec. 1, 2025 Students at Mercer County Schools are under an early dismissal for impending weather, and here at WQAD we'll be collecting toys for Toys for Tots starting at 5 a.m
	Smoke seen over Rock Island as crews battle house fire KWQC could see crews battling the fire at about 6:40 a.m. in the 1000 block of 15th Avenue.
	Crews battle house fire in Rock Island Emergency crews are responding to the 1000 block of 15th Avenue in Rock Island. Our crew on scene says the fire is burning a two-story home. Rock Island and Moline fire departments are there. A portion of 11th street is blocked off to traffic. Avoid the area between 14th and 15th Avenue. We do not [...]
	Quad-Cities business news: MercyOne Genesis Aledo earns Performance Leadership award; Russo Outdoor Power Plus welcomes QC Power Team MercyOne Genesis Aledo earns top Chartis Performance Leadership award; business opportunities owned by minority women and persons with disabilities through BEP and more in this week's Biz Bytes.
	Pope Leo visits a wounded Lebanon in his first trip to the Middle East Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.
	START THE WEEK OFF RIGHT: Tips on running in spite of the snow This past weekend, we were on track for our first snow of the year. It’s also looking like it will be a substantial system. At the time of writing, they were predicting 8 inches total over Friday and Saturday.
	Prairie Farms recalls milk from Dubuque facility Prairie Farms is recalling milk from its Dubuque facility that may contain food-grade cleaning agents. Around 320 gallons were sold before the issue was discovered.
	Rock Island and Henry County real estate transactions for Nov. 30, 2025 Here are Homes sales and property sales in Rock Island County and Henry County.
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	Your 2025 holiday movie guide: Time travel, pickleball and fa-la-la-la franchises We're taking stock of this year's notable holiday movies, with titles including such gems as Oy to the World!, Christmas at the Catnip Cafe, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, and A Pickleball Christmas.
	The Agriculture secretary says SNAP changes are coming. Here's what we know Brooke Rollins has made a case for sweeping changes to food aid programs by claiming USDA has uncovered "massive fraud." But she and USDA haven't provided the underlying data or any evidence.
	Supreme Court weighs copyright fight between music industry and internet providers At issue is whether internet providers can be liable for their users' committing copyright violations using its services.
	An independent effort says AI is the secret to topple two-party power in Congress Using artificial intelligence to identify Congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.
	Is Paul McCartney's 'Wonderful Christmastime' simply… horrible? In the decades since its release, "Wonderful Christmastime" has become a seasonal staple beloved by some but loathed by others.
	Retirement Gnome: “Santa Claus: The Musical,” at the Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse through December 21 Harry and Marv. The Grinch. Mr. Potter. Hans Gruber. All of the other reindeer. There is no shortage of Christmas villains, and most are memorable. Yet after seeing Friday’s performance of Santa Claus: The Musical at the Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, I’m ready to add the name Henchy to the list.
	First Alert Day: A few inches of snow Monday afternoon Another First Alert Day is in effect on Thursday morning.
	Man arrested after crashing into building with truck, police say A man has been arrested after officials said he crashed a truck into a building Saturday night in Rock Island.
Sunday, November 30th, 2025
	Winter storm snarls year's busiest travel day at Quad Cities International Airport A winter storm on the busiest travel day of the year left Quad Cities Airport passengers facing widespread cancellations, long delays and difficult journeys home.
	Impaired driver crashes into Rock Island business A 64-year-old man was extricated from his vehicle and arrested after police say he crashed into a Rock Island business late Saturday night while driving impaired.
	Yesterday beat last season's snowfall! With more snow on the way We were hit with quite the snowstorm from this past Saturday that caused lots of delays for travelers for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. With a total of 10.6" of snow in Davenport and 9.5" of snow in Moline to round out roughly 10" of snow across the Quad Cities, Saturday's snowstorm alone beat out all [...]
	Figge hosts winter market of local art The Figge is hosting a winter art market for "Museum Store Sunday." At least 17 vendors sell jewelry, handmade books, embroidery, paintings, sculptures, and more.
	News 8 This Week: Nov. 30, 2025 Weekly newscast produced by News 8, diving into the latest headlines and topics impacting you and the community.
	Scott County Sheriff's Department investigates crash involving county-owned road grader Scott County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday morning between a county-owned road grader and a pickup.

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