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Illegally altered firearms showing up on Quad Cities streets, according to the Scott Copunty Sheriff With a conversion device, one pull of the trigger empties the entire magazine. READ MORE: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/10/sheriff-illegally-altered-firearms-showing-up-quad-cities-streets/
Hawkeye Marching Band plans honor for Derek Phillips at next football game READ MORE: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/10/hawkeye-marching-band-plans-honor-derek-phillips-next-football-game/
GOP keeps Iowa’s First in the Nation status for presidential nominations READ MORE: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/10/gop-keeps-iowas-first-nation-status-presidential-nominations/
The investigation began on June 5, 2011, when police were called to a wooded area after receiving reports of human remains and a skull. READ MORE: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/10/remains-found-wooded-area-identified-woman-who-died-more-than-100-years-ago-1907/
UPS worker hit and killed by car while on the job days before he was set to retire READ MORE: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/10/ups-worker-hit-killed-by-car-while-job-days-before-he-was-set-retire/
Trump promises $500 Obamacare rebate checks, blames Joe Biden for overcharging Full story: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/10/trump-promises-500-obamacare-rebate-checks-blames-joe-biden-overcharging/
Trump, Turning Point USA honor Charlie Kirk on anniversary of his death READ MORE: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/10/trump-turning-point-usa-honor-charlie-kirk-anniversary-his-death/
Harry Styles extends tour with new US dates. Tickets go on sale next week READ MORE: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/10/harry-styles-extends-tour-with-new-us-dates-tickets-go-sale-next-week/
What happens if the River Bandits win Thursday night? READ MORE: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/10/what-happens-if-river-bandits-win-thursday-night/
JUST IN: Newly released 9/11 records reveal officials misled the public about the air quality after the attacks READ MORE: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/10/newly-released-911-records-reveal-officials-misled-public-about-air-quality-after-attacks/
Flags ordered at half-staff in Iowa for 9/11 READ MORE: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/10/flags-ordered-half-staff-iowa-911/
“If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000,” Trump said during the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas. “It will be called the Trump Dividend.” READ MORE: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/10/trump-makes-dubious-pledge-give-every-us-adult-5000-if-gop-keeps-control-congress/
WATCH NOW: How the Cyclones and Hawkeyes are preparing for Saturday's rivalry game. https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/08/kwqc-preview-cy-hawk-game/
KWQC+ to preview Cy-Hawk game
KWQC+ will stream an exclusive preview of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series on Thursday.
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64-year-old woman accused of ‘snapping’ and killing boyfriend after he broke up with her following sex
64-year-old woman accused of ‘snapping’ and killing boyfriend after he broke up with her following sex
A woman in Alabama is accused of “snapping” and killing her boyfriend after he ended their relationship following a sexual meetup at the park.
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Remains found in 1977 in wooded area identified as 15-year-old girl missing for nearly 50 years Full story: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/09/remains-found-1977-wooded-area-identified-15-year-old-girl-missing-nearly-50-years/
Dog supplements sold on Amazon, Chewy recalled for potential salmonella
Dog supplements sold on Amazon, Chewy recalled for potential salmonella
Dog supplements sold on Amazon and Chewy have been recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella.
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Emergency slide deploys on Qatari-gifted Air Force One, delaying Trump’s departure Full story: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/09/emergency-slide-deploys-qatari-gifted-air-force-one-delaying-trumps-departure/
‘Doctor Who’ actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual assault, voyeurism, reports say
‘Doctor Who’ actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual assault, voyeurism, reports say
“Doctor Who” star Noel Clarke has been charged with sex offences by authorities in London.
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Woman caught on camera stealing from donation jar meant to support animal shelter, police say Full story: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/09/woman-caught-camera-stealing-donation-jar-meant-support-animal-shelter-police-say/
Warrant issued for musician accused of no-show performances
Warrant issued for musician accused of no-show performances
Daniel Butler is accused of canceling several paid performances at the last minute. Organizers say they received the same text.
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Family explains meaning behind controversial license plate depicting racial slur Full story: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/09/family-explains-meaning-behind-controversial-license-plate-depicting-racial-slur/
Former AI employee says insiders believe technology ‘could kill us all’ by decade’s end
Former AI employee says insiders believe technology ‘could kill us all’ by decade’s end
AI safety concerns among workers in that field are becoming more commonplace.
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‘It can happen anywhere’: 9-year-old boy recovers after copperhead snake bite at Missouri lake Full story: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/09/it-can-happen-anywhere-9-year-old-boy-recovers-after-copperhead-snake-bite-missouri-lake/
These 61 organizations will receive $3.5M in Illinois local food grants
These 61 organizations will receive $3.5M in Illinois local food grants
Illinois will spend over $3.5 million to local food organizations in the state’s latest attempt to bolster local food infrastructure.
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Postal worker accused of dumping 30,000 pieces of mail in vacant lots instead of delivering them Full story: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/09/09/postal-worker-accused-dumping-30000-pieces-mail-vacant-lots-instead-delivering-them/
Davenport to pay former assistant city attorney almost $400K settlement
Davenport to pay former assistant city attorney almost $400K settlement
The council approved the settlement in a close 6-5 vote Wednesday night.
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Traffic Alert: I-80 East down to one lane for weigh-in motion sensor work
Traffic Alert: I-80 East down to one lane for weigh-in motion sensor work
Only one lane of I-80 East will be open for part of Thursday during sensor work in Rock Island County.
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Charges dismissed for Mercer County school workers accused of illegally accessing student medical records
Charges dismissed for Mercer County school workers accused of illegally accessing student medical records
Charges were dismissed against the two Mercer County school workers who were accused last year of illegally accessing student medical records.
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O’Charley’s appears to be closing its remaining restaurants
O’Charley’s appears to be closing its remaining restaurants
Multiple O’Charley’s restaurants in Tennessee are abruptly closing Wednesday evening. The company has not commented on the closures.
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