WQAD News 8
Tom Kim and Tony Finau commit to the John Deere Classic
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- Tom Kim and Tony Finau commit to the John Deere Classic
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Tom Kim and Tony Finau will each be playing in their second John Deere Classic, making the field an even stronger one this year.
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- iHeart layoffs impact Quad Cities radio hosts
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- iHeart stations like WLLR and BIG 106.5 are losing local radio hosts, including Dani Lynn Howe and Mark Manuel.
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- Historic Allendale mansion has been sold
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The English Tudor mansion was built in 1906. The buyer, Moline resident Mike Fosbinder, plans to convert the former district headquarters into a private residence.
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- Plants and Gardens with Craig Hignight: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- Runtime
- 24:11
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Our plants and garden expert Craig is in the studio to answer your burning questions! Text them in to 309-304-0888.
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- Davenport North baseball hosts Iowa City West
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Iowa City West gets the sweep 7-2 and 11-6.
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- Muscatine police enforcing East 2nd Street evacuations
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Two buildings in the 200 block were declared structurally unsafe. 20 buildings have been evacuated as a precaution, with three of those already cleared as safe.
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- Quad Cities radio hosts thank listeners as iHeartMedia layoffs hit home
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Several local radio stations, including WLLR and Big 106.5, are owned by iHeart.
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- Ask Andrew Live: June 24, 2026
- Runtime
- 43:52
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The Storm Track 8 team discusses top weather topics and the latest forecasts for today, this week and beyond, every Wednesday at 9:05 a.m.
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- Illinois breaks its own tornado record with months left to go in severe weather season
- Runtime
- 6:07
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- As of June 24, Illinois has recorded 200 tornadoes this year, marking a new state record. Illinois could also be on track to break the national record of 244.
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- 5th annual Stoneware Fest returns to Monmouth, Illinois
- Runtime
- 5:39
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Stoneware pottery is built into the fabric of Monmouth's history. You can check out more than 70 vendors at this year's free festival on Saturday, June 27.
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- Firefighters lure puppy to safety using hot dog
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Arkansas firefighters rescued a stray puppy stuck in a storm drain using a hot dog as bait.
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- Why pink cleats are taking over the 2026 World Cup
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Adidas calls it "Solar Turbo." Puma calls it "Poison Pink." Whatever the name, bright pink cleats have become the unofficial uniform of the 2026 World Cup.
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- John Deere Classic voted 2nd best 'Fan Favorite' tournament
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The JDC was up against big tournaments, including the Arnold Palmer and The Masters. The Travelers was the winner, but second was still a big deal for officials.
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- Local high schoolers get firsthand look at nursing, healthcare careers
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- MercyOne Genesis' Adventures in Nursing Camp, or GAIN Camp, held a mock trauma drill on Wednesday, where campers treated a "patient" with simulated injuries.
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- Lee County, Illinois, residents expected to protest potential data centers
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Rock Falls Alderman Marshall Doane will submit his petition against data center development at the County Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday.
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- Dixon, Illinois leaders tout growth over a decade since embezzlement scandal
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Dixon leaders say a new pedestrian bridge and future riverfront development are helping shape the city's next chapter.
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- City of Davenport looking to update Rockingham Road corridor
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The project would offer funds to eligible commercial property owners to repair and upgrade buildings, using the Federal Community Development Block Grant.
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- New mural highlights Black history in Davenport
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The mural is a product of artist Cbabi Bayoc and Friends of MLK in collaboration with Quad City Arts and the Downtown Davenport Partnership.
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- Downtown Davenport reveals new brand and highlights planned investments
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The nonprofit Downtown Davenport Partnership says the new brand is more than a logo or flag. It's something all downtown residents and businesses can identify under.
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- Historic Allendale mansion sold in Moline
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The Moline-Coal Valley School Board approved the sale of the property on Monday for $137,000.
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- Rock Island Arsenal hosts 'RIA 101' for local media
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Media toured the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center factory floor, explored the newly-renovated museum and spoke with public information officers.
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- Davenport man arrested after courthouse, police station windows damaged
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A Davenport man faces felony criminal mischief charges after police say he threw rocks through windows at the Scott County Courthouse and police station.
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- Iowa, Illinois stars drafted to the NBA
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Illini Keaton Wagler was the fifth overall pick by the LA Clippers. Iowa's Bennett Stirtz heads to OKC, and Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson is with the Timberwolves.
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- Illinois governor signs reproductive privacy bill into law on Dobbs' 4-year mark
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The law is meant to protect a patient's privacy and prevent the sharing of sensitive medical information out of state without their consent.
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- Illinois leads nation in tornadoes this year as state record is broken
- Runtime
- 6:19
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Illinois has already seen 200 recorded tornadoes in 2026, which breaks the previous state record of 142 set in 2024. The national record in one year is 244 in Texas.
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- Stoneware Fest returns to Monmouth with dozens of vendors
- Runtime
- 5:38
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The free event will be held on Saturday, June 27, at the Stoneware Museum of Monmouth.
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- MMA fighter defends Michelle Obama remark as UFC leadership slams him
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- UFC fighter Josh Hokit is standing by a controversial comment he made about Michelle Obama, despite criticism from UFC leadership.
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- Herbert Hoover museum reopens after $20 million renovation
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum has reopened with updated exhibits showcasing Hoover's humanitarian work, global impact and First Lady Lou Hoover.
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- 80-year-old cyclist rides cross-country ahead of 81st birthday
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- An Idaho man is biking more than 2,000 miles to New York ahead of his 81st birthday while raising money for a park he founded.
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- White Sox host special needs players on major league field
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Players with special needs from the Joliet Miracle League took the field at a major league stadium as the White Sox welcomed them for a special event before Tuesday'
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- Aviation leader warns of daily near-misses at U.S. airports
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- An aviation industry leader told lawmakers there are hundreds of near-misses involving aircraft each day, raising concerns about airport safety
- Title
- New Iowa law changes access to abortion medication
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Beginning July 1, Iowa will require abortion-inducing drugs to be prescribed in person rather than through telehealth appointments.
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- Plants and Gardens with Craig Hignight: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Pt. 2
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Our plants and garden expert Craig is in the studio to answer your burning questions! Text them in to 309-304-0888.
- Title
- How Dixon has changed since the Rita Crundwell scandal
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- A new pedestrian bridge over the Rock River is becoming a symbol of Dixon's future. City leaders say the project reflects the community's growth.
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- New spacesuits in production for Artemis IV mission
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The new Axiom Space AxEMU suits are designed to give astronauts more range of motion and keep them more grounded on the Moon's surface.
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- Central Illinois is a tornado hotspot in 2026
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Here are the areas of Illinois that have seen the most tornadoes reported so far this year.
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- North Korea's first 5,000-ton naval destroyer unveiled
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told people the new naval destroyer represents the military strength of the country.
- Title
- Why Illinois is seeing more tornado activity this year
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Meteorologist Andrew Stutzke explains why parts of Illinois are likely experiencing more tornadoes this year.
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- NFL won't hold supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The 22-year-old quarterback must wait until the 2027 NFL Draft to join the league. The Texas Tech Board of Regents say he isn't playing for the team this season.
- Title
- Three local stars selected in 2026 NBA Draft
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The Illinois Fighting Illini, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Iowa State Cyclones each had a player drafted in the first round.
- Title
- Quad Cities Weather Update, June 24
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Meteorologist Andrew Stutzke gives a quick update on the forecast over this drone shot of Bridgepoint Tower in Moline.
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- Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice cutting 40% of legal team
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice says it will reduce its legal team by 40% in September after losing two federal grants through the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
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- Ask Andrew: Breaking down Illinois' record-breaking tornado count in 2026
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- So far in 2026, the state of Illinois has seen more tornadoes than Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas combined.
- Title
- Durant plays Muscatine in softball
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Durant made a comeback to win 10-9.
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- Title
- PGA changes could affect the JDC
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- PGA Tour is making changes to their 2028 schedule, making two series for golfers; Champions and Challengers. What could it mean for the John Deere Classic?
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- Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department clashing with city leadership
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The fire department has been negotiating with Eldridge on how to support the department more, but tensions are getting fiery.
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- Davenport Parks and Rec holding summer camp
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The camp will meet four days a week at the Roosevelt Community Centers.
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- Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre to hold summer puppet day camp
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Campers age seven to 12 will build their own puppets in several styles and learn to work with them.
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- Title
- Housing bill heads to Trump's desk
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The 21st Century Housing Act is meant to help families gain access to homes.
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- Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department negotiating with City over department future
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Fire officials say a growing population has strained the department's resources, and if the City will not increase funding, they should take it over entirely.
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