First Alert: More rain on the way overnight
4 days ago · QUINCY (WGEM) - More rainfall is in the forecast across the Tri-States overnight tonight into Monday morning. We are still under first alert as upwards of 4 inches of rainfall is possible throughout parts of the Tri-States. Rain will make a return to the areas later on Sunday night and stay relatively consistent through Monday afternoon.
Quincy Town Center vs. Prairie Trails Crossing
4 days ago · Quincy Town Center vs. Prairie Trails Crossing. QUINCY (WGEM) - The former Quincy Mall used to be bustling with shoppers going in and out of Sear’s, Bergner’s, Justice and other retailers that now remain a distant memory in the Gem City. Walking through the now-rebranded “Quincy Town Center” in 2024, it’s a different kind of experience.
The numbers are out: Quincy sees more businesses open than …
4 days ago · New numbers show Quincy and the surrounding areas have gained more businesses than not in 2024. Economic leaders said Adams County has welcomed 54 new businesses in 2024, more than doubling from 2022. “You’re seeing a lot of momentum when it comes to the city of Quincy,” said Great River Economic Development Executive Director Kyle …
La Belle man dead after vehicle hits utility pole then apartment ...
6 days ago · SHELBINA, Mo. (WGEM) - One person is dead after a vehicle crashed into a building Friday morning, according to Shelbina Police Chief Jeff Brown. Brown confirmed the crash happened in the 600 block of N. Center Street at 10:16 a.m. Brown reported the scene is secure and they are working on getting the vehicle and body removed.
12th annual Night to Dream Big Gala honors staff members, alumni
6 days ago · Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 7:02 PM PDT. QUINCY (WGEM) - It was a Night to Dream Big on Friday night at the Quincy Public Schools Foundation’s annual gala where they honored a trustee emeritus, the 1981 Blue Devil Boys Basketball Team and a QPS staff member. At the 12th edition of the gala, guests got to enjoy dinner, live music, a live and ...
Peanut, orphaned squirrel who became social media star, was …
5 days ago · PINE CITY, N.Y. (AP) — An orphaned squirrel that became a social media star called Peanut was euthanized after state authorities seized the beloved pet during a raid on his caretaker’s home, authorities said Friday. After anonymous complaints, officers from the state Department of Environmental Conservation took the squirrel and a raccoon ...
Family of 3, including toddler, found dead inside home from …
6 days ago · Fire Department personnel monitored the situation at the home after receiving dangerous level readings of carbon monoxide from the home. Carbon monoxide can sometimes be referred to as the “silent killer,” due to it being an odorless and colorless gas.
History of women in politics
6 days ago · History of women in politics. WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Women have played a major role in shaping our country from leading civil rights movements like Rosa Parks to pioneering aviation, like Amelia Earhart. But in the last 50 years, women have turned a new page, making milestones in politics, which to this day, is a space largely dominated by men.
Gov. Pritzker 'reasonably confident' ahead of Election Day
6 days ago · Speaking Monday, Pritzker said Democrats have an enormous amount of enthusiasm and motivation to vote after seeing it first hand during a recent campaign trip to Wisconsin. While he admits the race is close, he also said he feels “reasonably confident” ahead of Election Day. “Look at the polls and its one or two points either way for ...
24-year-old dead after early morning crash in Lee County
5 days ago · Published: Nov. 2, 2024 at 8:26 AM PDT. LEE COUNTY, Iowa (WGEM) - A 24-year-old is dead after failing to yield to a stop sign in Lee County early Saturday morning, according to a Iowa State Patrol crash report. According to troopers, Josue Alexander Boton Pinula, 24, of Middleburg, Florida, was traveling westbound on Highway 16 in a 2017 BMW.