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Barge hits Crescent Bridge

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:39:00 EDT

By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Fire and rescue crews are responding to a barge that has hit the Crescent Bridge. We're told one person on board has been injured. No word yet how serious those injuries

Niabi Zoo may be saying goodbye to elephants

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:38:00 EDT

Zoo officials brought in a pachyderm professional to explain why the elephants need a new home.

Local Scouts Honored

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:33:00 EDT

A troop of local boy scouts were recognized tonight for going above and beyond. The Knights of Columbus and Rotary Club Rock Island honored Troop 425 from Preemtion, Illinois. Thirteen members have

Burlington to Keep Bus Service

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:27:00 EDT

by Roland Glembine / rglembine@CBS4qc.com Bus service in Burlington will stay under city control. The Burlington city council voted tonight to keep the service city-run. The other option was turning

New R.I. Police Station is moving forward

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:26:00 EDT

It's one more step forward in building Rock Island's new police station.

New Gun Store is an Unwelcome Neighbor

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:19:00 EDT

by Roland Glembine / rglembine@cbs4qc.com One Davenport non- profit is "up in arms" over who could move in next door. Humility of Mary says a new neighbor could cause harm to the same victims the shelter

LeClaire museum gets green light on expansion

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:11:00 EDT

For just the third time in its 56 years history, the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire is looking to expand.

Iowa corn hit hard by wet spring

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:08:00 EDT

By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com The latest crop numbers are in, and it's not looking good for Iowa cornfields. The US Department of Agriculture said farmers have been hit hard by the wet spring.

Flood Assistance in Illinois

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:05:00 EDT

By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Illinois residents affected by the floods can now get help buying food. Governor Pat Quinn announced Monday the Illinois Department of Human Services will offer immediate

Possible Galesburg Business Development District

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:00:00 EDT

People in Galesburg could soon have a new place to shop, eat, and stay.

Man pleads guilty after deadly drug bust

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:58:00 EDT

By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com One of the men involved in a deadly drug bust has pleaded guilty. Norman Dudley admitted to selling crack cocaine to an under cover narcotics officer in the parking

Motorcycle accidents on the rise

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:29:00 EDT

In Illinois, state figures show there's been a 13% increase in motorcycle deaths from 2010 to 2012.

Update on Downtown Moline Fire

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:23:00 EDT

A local chiropractic office is taking things one day at a time after a fire severely damaged their building.

Emeis unveils new shelter

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:18:00 EDT

Emeis unveiled its new outing shelter Monday. The area has 20 tables and can seat more than 100 people.

Road Work on I-74/280 & US Route 6

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:15:00 EDT

Construction season is in full swing, and that means more delays on area roads.

Man sentenced for assault on cops

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:39:00 EDT

A Davenport man will spend 5 years behind bars, for ramming police cars on the Centennial Bridge.

QC leaders look into potential direct flight to Washington D.C.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:43:00 EDT

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is gauging interest about adding a direct flight to our nation's capital out of the Quad City International Airport.

Autopsy scheduled for man who died at Modern Woodmen Park

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:59:00 EDT

Today we could know more about how a man died after a fight Thursday night at Modern Woodman Park.

Possible Move for Niabi Elephants

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:25:00 EDT

A meeting is scheduled for today to determine what's next for two beloved members of the Niabi Zoo.

Rock Island Police could get a new facility

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:21:00 EDT

Rock Island Police are looking to build a new station and tonight it could be one step closer to reality.

Davenport mom rallies for substance abuse awareness

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:38:00 EDT

One Davenport mom is trying get the word out about substance abuse - one step at a time.

Becoming a father on Father's Day

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:30:00 EDT

Every proud dad remembers the first time they held their child; imagine that life changing moment happening on Father's Day.

Fire wreaks havoc on Moline landmark

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:56:00 EDT

By: Jillian Wilsonjwilson@cbs4qc.comA fire wreaks havoc on a downtown Moline landmark. It happened at 10 o'clock this morning when a fire tore through the historic Birdsell building on 5th avenue. "It's sad.

Folks ride the river for Father's Day

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:56:00 EDT

Bicyclists took over the town today for ride the river. "It's just a great time to be together with family with your kids and do something outside together," says Matt Johnston, a Davenport Resident.

Father Kid Catch at Modern Woodmen Park

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:52:00 EDT

Father's and kids it's your chance to have a catch at modern woodmen park. Dozens of father son and daughter combo's took over the river bandit's territory this afternoon to show off their baseball skills. Folks got

Overnight fire at Davenport apartments

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:31:00 EDT

It all happened a little after 11:30 p.m. Saturday when a fire broke out at the West View Terrace apartments.

Iowa cities bypass state to halt payday lenders

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:32:00 EDT

Efforts to limit payday lenders in Iowa have repeatedly failed in the Legislature, but more cities are approving zoning changes that make it harder to open the businesses.

Gov. Quinn wants Illinois residents to buy fruits and veggies in state

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:06:00 EDT

(AP) Gov. Pat Quinn wants Illinois residents to buy fruits and vegetables that are produced in-state. The Chicago Democrat on Saturday announced a new ``Where Fresh Is'' campaign. The campaign is aimed

Witness Speaks Out About Modern Woodmen Death

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:14:00 EDT

Mike Bruce was dj-ing the anniversary party of Joe Vanhecke and his wife last Thursday night at Modern Woodmen Park.

QC honors military

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:38:00 EDT

The new Quad City Military Salute Gala made its debut Saturday night, replacing the Army Birthday Ball which had to be canceled because of sequestration.

Strong Storms Affecting Parts of the Area

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:43:00 EDT

Strong storms with gusty winds, small hail and heavy rain affecting parts of the area Saturday evening.

Black history celebration in Davenport

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:51:00 EDT

The United Neighbors "Juneteenth" celebration is going on all day at LeClaire Park.

Candy for a Cause

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:48:00 EDT

Volunteers from the Child Abuse Council were scattered at different stores across the QCA Saturday, giving away lifesaver candies for donations.

Legends of Iowa football camp

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:42:00 EDT

Hundreds of kids came out to Brady Street Stadium Saturday to learn from some former Iowa Hawkeyes.

Rally on the River brings in big business

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:31:00 EDT

Business is booming for restaurants, bars and shops in downtown davenport, thanks to Rally on the River this weekend. "It's been good. We've seen a nice influx, a steady influx of customers from the

Quad Citians celebrate a family fiesta health fair

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:54:00 EDT

It was a day to celebrate the good life at the family fiesta health fair in Moline today. "Yes, yes, yes, it is very helpful," says Frank Huijar. Hundreds attended the packed event today. More than

Habitat for Humanity is changing one Moline family's lives

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:09:00 EDT

Magen Mlekush says her life will change forever when she gets her new habitat home. "Words can't explain how excited we are, me and my girls," says Magen Mlekush. Magen grew

Davenport bridge gets a new paint job

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:09:00 EDT

A Davenport bridge is getting a new paint job thanks to some public officials. Today, Mayor Gluba and members of city council hit the streets to paint the bridge at 5th and Brady Street. It's part of

Severe weather causes 3,000 power outages

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:39:00 EDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ MidAmerican Energy says more than 3,000 customers in Des Moines are without power following severe weather in the area. Company spokesman Tim Grabinski says the power went out

Tree knocks out power to 1,500+

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:57:00 EDT

By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Just before 11 p.m. Friday night, MidAmerican Energy reported 1,590 people were without power in the Illinois Quad Cities. Moline police said the cause was a tree that

All Stars Camp for Special Needs Kids

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:23:00 EDT

It was a day for kids with special needs to come out and play football with the pros

Juneteenth Celebration

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:53:00 EDT

Folks can celebrate summer along the riverfront in Davenport.

Davenport holds roundtable about youth employment

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:37:00 EDT

The city of Davenport is working to enhance youth employment.

What's next for the Credit Island Lodge?

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:13:00 EDT

By: Jillian Wilsonjwilson@cbs4qc.comThe task force was created to see if the century old Credit Island Lodge can be saved and tonight the group got to see what they're up against. "Holy cow. What a loss,"

Theft proof phones?

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:11:00 EDT

By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Smart phones can do just about everything these days, but it could also soon protect 'itself' against thieves. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is calling on

Inside the Gates: Testing the Elements

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:07:00 EDT

The Edgewood Chemical Biological Center helps protect our soldiers from biological and chemical weapons. But it's not just the enemy the center worries about - it's also the weather.

Baby falcons get names

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:06:00 EDT

By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com (AP) _ MidAmerican Energy Company is announcing the names of four peregrine falcon chicks that hatched recently in utility nesting boxes in Davenport and Muscatine. The

Unique request from Nicolas Sheley's lawyer

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:53:00 EDT

By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Convicted killer Nicolas Sheley's lawyer is trying to get the judge to ban mentioning other killings in his next murder trial. Sheley is accused of killing 8 people

Blakey guilty of killing three teens

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:43:00 EDT

The waiting game is over for a verdict in a Henry County trail, Thursday the judge found a driver guilty killing three teenage boys.

EF-2 Tornado causes damage in Savanna, IL

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:42:00 EDT

An EF-2 tornado touched down and caused damage in parts of Carroll County, Illinois.

Iowa & Kosovo Announce Partnership

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:35:00 EDT

The Hawkeye State will soon form a partnership with the eastern European country.

5 injured in car accident

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:15:00 EDT

Five people are recovering this morning after an accident in Davenport.

Radon found in Galesburg courthouse

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:33:00 EDT

Knox County Sheriff David Clague says the courthouse in Galesburg has tested positive for radon.

Obama: NSA secret data gathering 'transparent'

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:39:00 EDT

President Barack Obama defended top secret National Security Agency spying programs as legal in a lengthy interview Monday, and called them transparent - even though they are authorized in secret.

Report: Slowdown in health care costs to continue

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:29:00 EDT

There's good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America's slowdown in medical costs may be turning into a trend, rather than a mere pause.

Tropical depression forms off the coast of Belize

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:29:00 EDT

A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala, northern Honduras and southern Mexico.

Airborne laser reveals city under Cambodian earth

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:49:00 EDT

Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temples complex.

More possible Zimmerman jurors asked to return

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:39:00 EDT

Potential jurors' views on race were the focus of questioning Monday in the second week of jury selection for the Florida murder trial of George Zimmerman in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin.

Still no Hoffa after 1st day of latest search

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:49:00 EDT

Federal agents revived the hunt for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa on Monday, digging around in a suburban Detroit field where a reputed Mafia captain says the Teamsters boss' body was buried.

Investigators 'zeroing in' on Colo. wildfire start

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:39:00 EDT

Rain helped firefighters douse Colorado's most destructive wildfire in state history, while a new wind-whipped blaze in California forced evacuations and threatened homes Monday near Yosemite National Park.

Texas, SD governors court Conn. gun makers

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:59:00 EDT

The governors of Texas and South Dakota visited Connecticut on Monday to court gun manufacturers that have threatened to leave since the state passed tough new gun-control laws this year in response to the massacre at Sandy...

Remote Mich. village abuzz over shipwreck search

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:19:00 EDT

Commercial fisherman Larry Barbeau's comings and goings usually don't create much of a stir in this wind-swept Lake Michigan outpost, but in the past few days, his phone jangles the minute he arrives home.

Chaos as gunfire erupts at Utah Father's day Mass

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:09:00 EDT

It was a quiet part of the Father's Day Mass as about 300 people stood up in preparation for communion. A parishioner, known by many at the church as Ricky Jennings, entered through the glass doors in back, holding his...

Afghan president's forces taking security lead

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:19:00 EDT

Afghan President Hamid Karzai says his country's armed forces are taking over the lead for security around the country from the U.S.-led NATO coalition.

Seeking a Syria consensus despite US-Russia divide

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:29:00 EDT

Hunting for a glimmer of common ground, the leaders of major economic powers are declaring themselves dedicated to a political solution to Syria's bloody civil war, even as President Barack Obama and Russian President...

Dreams turn bitter for Bangladeshi garment workers

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:39:00 EDT

Moushumi's family now has one of the largest homes in their village - two bedrooms plus a living area with walls made of sturdy brick. Her father and brother will soon have a small business out front, selling furniture...

Obama: Iranian people want a 'different direction'

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:39:00 EDT

President Barack Obama said Monday that Iran's election of a relative moderate shows that the country's people want to change course. But he stressed that Tehran still needs to show the international community that...

Chinese supercomputer named as world's fastest

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:49:00 EDT

A Chinese university has built the world's fastest supercomputer, almost doubling the speed of the U.S. machine that previously claimed the top spot and underlining China's rise as a science and technology powerhouse.

Protesters back in streets of Brazilian cities

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:40:00 EDT

More than 100,000 people took to the streets in largely peaceful protests in at least eight cities Monday, demonstrations that voiced the deep frustrations Brazilians feel about carrying heavy tax burdens but receiving...

Thai Buddhist monks criticized for lavish behavior

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:59:00 EDT

Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.

Military plans would put women in most combat jobs

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:39:00 EDT

Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon that would slowly bring women into thousands of combat jobs, including those in...

Cook County prosecutors drop charges against mom

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:29:00 EDT

Cook County prosecutors have dropped charges against a woman who served eight years in prison after being convicted of strangling her son.

Prosecutors: Jackson can get treatment in prison

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:01:00 EDT

Federal prosecutors are refuting the contention by defense attorneys that Jesse Jackson Jr. should spend less time in prison because a lengthy sentence would cause his fragile mental health to deteriorate.

News Minute: Here is the latest Illinois news from The Associated Press

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:45:00 EDT

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for more time to decide whether to appeal a lower court order allowing citizens to carry concealed guns. Another 30 days would allow Madigan's staff...

New trial for Illinois man after racial remarks

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:13:00 EDT

A black man from southern Illinois who was sentenced to 85 years in prison will get a new trial after his attorney complained about racial remarks made by the prosecutor.

Palisades nuke plant restarts after 43-day outage

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:05:00 EDT

Operators have restarted the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in southwestern Michigan after finishing repairs to a water tank that leaked slightly radioactive water into Lake Michigan.

Southern Illinois prison begins video visitation

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:32:00 EDT

Inmates at the Tri County Detention Center in Pulaski County will be able to video chat with friends and family - for a fee.

157 in Illinois apply for health outreach dollars

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:57:00 EDT

More than 150 community groups in Illinois have applied for $28 million in federal funding to educate the public about new opportunities for health insurance under the national health law.

Miners, supporters to rally again in St. Louis

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:04:00 EDT

Retired coal miners and their supporters are planning another rally in downtown St. Louis in an ongoing dispute with Patriot Coal.

This Hour: Latest Illinois news, sports, business and entertainment

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:33:00 EDT

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation giving the state the nation's strictest regulations for high-volume oil and gas drilling.

Long-rumored gun found behind Pontiac prison wall

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:25:00 EDT

Rumors have persisted for years that a gun was smuggled into Pontiac Correctional Center. But no one found it until prison workers cut open a wall.

Ankeny police: 13-year-old boy led car chase

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:25:00 EDT

Police in central Iowa say a 13-year-old boy led officers on a weekend car chase through a residential area.

Dubuque man pleads guilty in heroin death

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:21:00 EDT

A 50-year-old Dubuque man has pleaded guilty to selling heroin to someone who died from the drug.

News Minute: Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:17:00 EDT

The latest crop report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Iowa's cornfields have been hit hard by the wet spring. Twelve percent of the crop is in poor condition, the worst among the 18 leading corn growing...

Governor says Iowa school start rules are too lax

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:01:00 EDT

Gov. Terry Branstad says the rules governing school start dates in Iowa are "too lax."

Iowa corn crop continues to lag in stormy spring

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:21:00 EDT

The latest crop report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Iowa's cornfields have been hit hard by the wet spring.

Suspect in Iowa City drug ring pleads guilty

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:09:00 EDT

One of the men involved in an alleged Iowa City drug ring involved in a deadly police sting has pleaded guilty to federal charges.

Doctor seeks dismissal of manslaughter charges

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:41:00 EDT

Attorneys for a Des Moines doctor are asking a judge to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charges in the overdose deaths of 10 patients who he had prescribed painkillers.

Trial set for man charged in 1974 killing of teen

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:29:00 EDT

A trial has been set for Oct. 15 for a Des Moines man charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 17-year-old Ottumwa girl in 1974.

This Hour: Latest Iowa news, sports, business and entertainment

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:05:00 EDT

Gov. Terry Branstad will this week sign legislation that expands low-income health care in Iowa.

2 men sentenced in robbery that injured officers

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:45:00 EDT

Two men in northern Iowa have been sentenced to 75 years in prison for their roles in a bank robbery that injured two police officers.