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TIMBERWOLF: After nearly 40 years, Secret Service detail for George H.W. Bush ends “with no incidents to report.”
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Quincy University is planning for a return to face-to-face classes and campus activities for the 2020 Fall Semester and the entire academic year.
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BREAKING: WIU officials say one student was taken to McDonough District Hospital after a reported shooting in a residence hall Tuesday night. The shooter remains on the loose.
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WGEM mourns the loss of our friend and colleague, Josh Houchins, who died today. The WGEM SportsCenter host was 36.
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Hancock County Sheriff Scott Bentzinger said he will not enforce Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Stay at Home order.
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DECISION 2020: Young and old, people of all backgrounds made their way to Keokuk Monday in order to speak with and hear from Pete Buttigieg
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Thanksgiving is one of the worst days for foodborne illness. CLICK HERE for some of the most common mistakes.
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DECISION 2021: Former local journalist and Quincy University instructor, Nora Baldner, has announced her candidacy for Quincy Mayor.
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The Quincy Senior High School football team, marching band, cheerleaders and pommers prepare to be live Friday morning on the Today Show.
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DRONE FOOTAGE: Check out new footage of the Higgins Hall implosion at WIU via the WGEM News Drone.
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TONIGHT: Quincy Senior High School hosts Quincy Notre Dame in another crosstown showdown. #WGEMGameDay
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Multi-million dollars of upgrades at Culver-Stockton College
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CAMPAIGN STOP: "All public policy should be dictated by one core question and that is what would help people thrive?"
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said USDOT has published the first-ever Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights and issued a notice to airlines to seat young children with a parent free of extra charge.
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IT'S A BOY: WGEM’s Dylan Austin welcomes new son!
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Canton R-5 kindergarten teacher Julie Lubbert was awarded the WGEM Golden Apple Award for February
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BREAKING: Culver-Stockton College on lockdown
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UPGRADED FACILITIES: The school district has put in a new turf football field and all-weather track at the high school. It will also be more accessible for people with disabilities than the current field at the middle school.
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EMPLOYEE BONUS: Hy-Vee announced that it's giving a front line employee appreciation bonus to all of its part-time and full-time store employees.
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HOMETOWN HERO: "The kids looked up to him," Monroe City resident Connie Painter said. "He was just one of a kind.” Hear more from residents looking back on how Jamar White left his mark on Monroe City tonight on WGEM New at 10.
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Officials: 4 Marines killed in military attacks in Tenn. http://t.co/66Pyc5ZNOl
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Chief Judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit Frank McCartney filed an administrative order with the Adams County Circuit removing embattled Judge Robert Adrian from handling criminal cases.
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@HannibalBrand @JBPritzker @GovRauner @KashJackson2018 Neither Kash Jackson or Senator Sam McCann met the criteria for the debate. We offered them both one on one interviews. McCann declined the invitation. You can see the interview with Jackson below It was also aired on WGEM TV.
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NEW PROGRAM: Culver-Stockton adapts to changes in certification requirements by adding a Master's in Athletic Training.
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DECISION 2020: Republican Mike Parson has won the Missouri governor’s race.
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Underbrink's Bakery owner Amy Stevens said they fulfilled over 250 orders Saturday and also had a busy day on Friday as well.
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GREITENS IN NEMO: The governor of Missouri spent the day at Culver-Stockton, helping students clean up the community
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BREAKING: The Illinois House passes legal recreational marijuana. The bill goes to Governor Pritzker's desk, who is expected to sign the bill. Marijuana would be legal Jan. 1, 2020.
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REOPENING: Mayor Moore stated that adhering to the Restore Illinois plan as it stands now would cripple Quincy's economy.
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BREAKING: Quincy nightclub owner charged with aggravated battery.
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Missouri's first electric school bus is at a local school
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT: The community comes together to help the family of a late farmer
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The federal government is pitching in to help replace the Champ Clark Bridge.
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SCHOLARSHIP: Quincy Grand Prix Inc. recently made a $5,000 donation to Culver-Stockton College for a scholarship in honor of Gus Traeder.
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New scholarship announced in honor of Josh Houchins.
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Remembering Josh: A tribute to our friend and colleague.
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HOMELESS: Culver-Stockton College students are raising awareness on the issue while also raising money.
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Quincy University receives $1.5 million gift
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BREAKING: WIU shooting suspect turns himself in
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Culver -Stockton College breaks ground on IDEA Center
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Jury finds Timothy Bliefnick guilty #Bliefnicktrial
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Cubs beat Dodgers 5-0 to reach 1st World Series since 1945.
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The program links local NWS offices with community partners such as the media, emergency managers, law enforcement, universities, local businesses and more.
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Crews have cut openings in a smoldering grain bin that began burning more than 24 hours ago. http://t.co/EotuLKZSGp http://t.co/DNHqvRqDub
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Our new anchor, Alexandra Carter, joins Gene Kennedy tonight on WGEM News at Five, Six and Ten. Follow her on Twitter - Alexandra_WGEM
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Former Quincy University standout Tanner Stuckman says he will play basketball overseas in Portugal this season.
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Quincy Police Officer Matt Hermsmeier returned to a full day of work Friday after being shot in the line of duty in January.
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Watch @MeetThePress this Sunday at 8 a.m. on @WGEM . @chucktodd will be using our @WGEM mug, as we enjoy his @MeetThePress mug. #MTPMugSwap
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GREAT RIVER HONOR FLIGHT: Veterans and Guardians at the WWII Memorial today.
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It’s Meteorologist Brian Inman’s last day at WGEM. Be sure to watch him tonight, one more time!
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Dick's Sporting Goods will immediately end sales of assault-style rifles and won't sell guns to anyone under 21. What do you think of this decision?
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DECISION 2021: Quincy’s Democratic voters chose Nora Baldner in Tuesday’s Consolidated Primary Election.
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Quincy Family Video launches "Save the Video Store Campaign"
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STRIKE AVERTED: QPS union members approve new contract.
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K-9 RESCUE: Shelbina K-9 Zuko found a missing five year old boy in a matter of minutes after he went missing from an apartment.
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Dunkin Donuts/Baskin-Robbins to open next week in Quincy.
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HOUCHINS SCHOLARSHIP: For the second year in a row the scholarship was given to to Nicholas Luciani
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PRESIDENT EMERITUS: Quincy University has announced that Phil Conover will assume the role of President Emeritus on July 1.
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BREAKING: A Clay County judge has sided with Rep. Darren Bailey that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker did not have the authority to declare consecutive disasters beyond the initial 30 days.
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Sheriff responds to viral 'baiting' post
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NEW TRAINING PROGRAM: A new Master of Athletic Training program comes to Culver-Stockton College.
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REMEMBERING HOOCH: The legacy of former WGEM SportsCenter Host Jouch Houchins is living on through a scholarship at his Alma mater
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Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro was in Keokuk Monday for a meet and greet hosted by the Lee County Democrats.
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Thompson said she's hopeful the next president, Dr. Douglas Palmer, will continue growth at the college and prepare to eventually welcome students back to campus.
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A 10-year-old who was critically injured in Saturday's deadly hayrack ride crash in Hancock County, Illinois, went home Friday.
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TORNADO: This video was recorded north of Table Grove, Illinois, today by Dr. Marcus Büker, Assoc. Prof. of Meteorology, WIU. 𝗪𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗶-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗚𝗘𝗠 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲.
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Dorothy "Dot" Tracy, co-founder of Dot Foods, died Friday morning, according to Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling, Illinois.
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See what local students are doing to offer hope for the homeless.
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Black bear crossing Tri-State road leaves resident shocked
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MARION CO. FAIR: Fair organizers say they received federal funds to help pay for masks and hand sanitizer to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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GOLDEN APPLE AWARD: Congratulations to Mrs. Polak!
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RURAL BROADBAND GRANT: The grant program matches up to 50 percent of the construction costs to expand broadband
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Remembering Josh: The Humanitarian behind the voice
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President Donald Trump called out Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for the state's coronavirus response efforts.
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NEW YEAR'S EVE DUI: Officers say they saw lots of parked cars outside bars Tuesday, something they like seeing because it means whoever left their car there overnight made the right choice
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Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack made a stop in Keokuk this weekend to remember veterans who served our country.
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Here's a great shot sent in by Pyper Filonowich. We love to share your photos! We also need your permission to share your work. So, try to remember to add in your email, that you took the photo and it's okay for us to use the photo in our reporting.
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NFL PROTEST: Many businesses didn't show NFL games to honor veterans this weekend. What are your thoughts on this? Your response could be on tonight on WGEM News at Ten.
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Quincy Salvation Christmas meal deadline approaches
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Father Tolton is recognized as the first black priest in the United States and his cause of sainthood is underway in Rome
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DECISION 2018: Marion Co. voters approve Proposition KIDS.
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NOW OPEN: The Scoreboard in Quincy, opened its doors to customers Monday morning, defying the governor's stay-at-home order.
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BREAKING: The AP called the race for Biden, who held a 30,952-vote lead after it determined that the remaining ballots left to be counted would not allow Trump to catch up.
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And that's a wrap! We'll miss you Lesley.
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BREAKING: Illinois Governor closes all restaurants and bars.
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EAGLE DAYS: Dozens of eagles were spotted on the riverfront and tourism officials said it's one of the biggest weekends of the year in Keokuk.
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RED CARPET ROLLOUT: At proms nationwide, including in Quincy, people with special needs enjoyed their "Night to Shine."
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BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: A C-SC student is charged with felonies, accused of pulling a gun on another student
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NEW BREWERY: After winning a business competition, work is underway on a new brewery in Macomb.
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DECISION 2020: Adams County voters confirmed Republican Ryan Niekamp’s stay in the office of County Clerk.
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BRUNO: The bear can be seen in a video crossing the Mississippi River Tuesday evening.
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BREAKING: Former Quincy Mayor Kyle Moore will take over the position as president.
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If you are in the Quincy area, look outside to see the rainbow before it goes away! If you look closely you can see a double rainbow! -Chelsea Smith, WGEM Meteorologist
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The Governor announced today a new partnership with the manufacturing and biotech industries to produce life-saving products in Illinois and an expansive state procurement effort that has already netted millions of masks and other PPE.
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Tiger Fever was alive at Killian Sports Complex in the heart of Springfield, Missouri. Final score. 4-2 over the previously undefeated Polo Panthers.
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DRONE VIDEO: The latest on clean up efforts after a La Grange grain bin collapsed Monday morning, tonight on WGEM News at Five.
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