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Illinois superintendent, school employees arrested after allegedly sharing student vaccine records
Read more: https://www.wgem.com/2025/10/07/superintendent-school-employees-arrested-after-allegedly-sharing-student-vaccine-records/ 

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Dolly Parton’s sister asks for prayers as country legend deals with health challenges
Read more: https://www.wgem.com/2025/10/07/dolly-partons-sister-asks-prayers-country-legend-deals-with-health-challenges/ 

Fort Madison Police ask for public’s help following alleged assault Fort Madison Police are investigating an alleged assault that took place on Monday.

Police reported that the victim was in stable condition and taken to the hospital for treatment.

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LeBron James makes cryptic post teasing to ‘The Second Decision.’ This is what it is

Illinois man crushed to death at work after being pinned between large stone slabs Authorities in Illinois say a man has died after being crushed to death at work.

The coroner said the man was pinned between two large stone slabs and ended up being crushed by them.

The first supermoon of the year is approaching. Here’s what to know The moon will appear slightly larger and brighter Monday night during what’s known as a supermoon.

October’s supermoon is the first of three this year. It happens when a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit.

Broadway Street construction about a third of the way completed Bange said the city’s work will be completed soon. However, the Illinois Department of Transportation will start up their own work soon after.

As of now, Bange said the city’s work will be completed soon. However, the Illinois Department of Transportation will start up their own work soon after.

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Little Greek Fresh Grill closes down Little Greek Fresh Grill in Quincy closed its doors for good on Wednesday.

According to a sign on their door, the Greek restaurant’s last day was Oct. 1.

Keokuk Schools targeting fall 2026 move from century-old building The district anticipates that Torrence students will move to George Washington in 2026.

Built in 1924, Dinger said the cost to renovate Torrence Pre-Kindergarten School wouldn’t have been worth it.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he ordered a fourth strike on a small boat in the waters off Venezuela, according to a social media post. 

Former Des Moines superintendent now faces federal gun charge Ian Roberts, the former Des Moines superintendent, now faces a federal weapons charge.

Authorities say that Roberts had a loaded gun in the school district vehicle he had been driving when they apprehended him on Friday.

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Jane Goodall, famed chimpanzee researcher and conservationist, dead at 91

Read more: https://www.wgem.com/2025/10/01/jane-goodall-famed-chimpanzee-researcher-conservationist-dead-91/ 

Man arrested after making threats to Marion County businesses, 12-hour manhunt A man was arrested on Tuesday after the Marion County Sheriff Office received reports of a person threatening local businesses online.

Deputies reported they coordinated a manhunt in the area of Highway Z and County Road 240. They said the manhunt lasted 12 hours.

8th and Lind shooting suspect found in Keokuk, taken into custody At 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, police surrounded a residence on Blondeau Street in Keokuk. Knaff exited the residence and was safely taken into custody.

Chief Adam Yates said Knaff exited the residence and was safely taken into custody.

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Des Moines public schools leader resigns while he challenges his deportation order, his legal team says
Read more: https://www.wgem.com/2025/09/30/iowa-school-leader-resigns-while-he-challenges-his-deportation-order-his-legal-team-says/ 

Iowa teen shot and killed in hunting accident after being ‘mistaken for a squirrel,’ authorities say An Iowa teenager was killed in a hunting accident when a member of his group mistook him for game.

According to a news release from the DNR, Ryan “... was mistaken for a squirrel by a member of his hunting party and was struck in the back of the head.”

Gov. Kehoe authorizes the Missouri National Guard to support ICE This decision is in response to a request for assistance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the Department of War (DOW), ensuring the resources and personnel needed to effectively enforce immigration laws and maintain operational control of the border.

Military personnel are authorized to be on duty for this mission through September 30, 2026.

Missouri man accused of killing mother with gardening tool wanted his inheritance The victim died after she was repeatedly hit in the head and face with a gardening or scraping tool, according to the probable cause statement.

According to court documents, the victim’s husband told investigators his son had been making threats against his mother in the weeks leading up to her death, demanding that he be given his inheritance.

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LIVE: Trump and Hegseth set to meet with hundreds of military leaders as speculation grows 

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QPS elementary teacher wins Golden Apple Denman Elementary School teacher Pam Havermale was awarded the WGEM Golden Apple Award.

The kindergarten classroom is the place Pam Havermale has spent 30 years of her 39-year teaching career.

1 person dead and 9 injured in shooting at Michigan church, police say Police say multiple people have been shot at a Mormon church in Michigan and the shooter is down.

Police say one person was killed and nine injured in a shooting at a Mormon church in Michigan, and the suspect is also dead.

Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback, former Palmyra player Thompson allegedly mugged and robbed in Ireland Former Palmyra player, current Steeler Quarterback Skylar Thompson, was allegedly mugged and robbed while in Dublin, Ireland.

Pelissero reported that Thompson was injured during the attack, but is okay and back with the team.

Mutt Strut draws in large canine crowd The event featured vendors, contests and silent auctions — but the animals were the main focus.

Event organizers also revealed the Quincy Humane Society surpassed its $10,000 fundraising goal for the year. The goal was set as part of their 145th anniversary celebration.

Oktoberfest offers good times for a good cause There’s been no shortage of Polka and beer flowing in Quincy’s German Historic District this weekend.

This year’s festivities include live music, costume contests, beer cavern tours, and the fan-favorite 0.2-kilometer Beer and Brat Dash.

DNA evidence links a dead man to the 1991 killings of 4 girls at yogurt shop DNA evidence has helped to identify a man who died decades ago as a new suspect in the 1991 killing of four teenage girls.

In 2018, Missouri authorities said DNA evidenced also linked the suspect to the strangulation of a South Carolina woman in 1990, and the shooting of a mother and daughter in Missouri in 1998. The evidence also connected him to the 1997 rape of a 14-year-old girl in Tennessee.

Northeast Missouri law enforcement keeping an eye out for copper thefts A rising number of copper thefts in the Missouri metro areas has made Northeast Missouri law enforcement stay vigilant in their area.

While they haven't hasn’t seen any copper thefts in a while, Lewis County Sheriff David Parrish admitted strings of thefts could happen at any time.

Iowa child saves mom by secretly slipping note to school bus driver saying, “Call 911″ The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office that note came from a student with the Sumner-Fredericksburg School district on Wednesday, who passed it to their bus driver just before 7:30 a.m.

Their investigation found the child’s mother had been assaulted through the night, causing serious injuries. The suspect even held a knife to her throat and wrists, threatening to kill her.

Leaves are beginning to change colors, but why does it happen? As we move through fall, trees have began to slowly change across the Tri-States. But what factors lead to how vibrant of colors we see?

Leaves also lose their chlorophyll, which makes them green. As hours of sunlight decrease, leaves will begin producing less chlorophyll.

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