WGEM

House approves Pritzker initiative to regulate social media algorithms

A bill to regulate social media companies and the features they make available to minors is advancing in the Statehouse.
WGEMOpinion

DISH Network’s unreasonable demands keep WGEM off its service

It’s nowISH Network pulled WGEM and all other television stations owned by Gray Media off its service. Gray gave DISH ...
WGEM

Funding overhaul bill changes how Illinois universities receive state money

The proposed funding formula is similar to the K-12 formula, and calls for increasing public university funding by $135 ...
WGEM

Small business owners react to hemp restriction bill in Missouri

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has a bill on his desk that has the potential to change the way many in the Show-Me State can purchase THC products. House Bill 2641 proposes a change that would result in all ...
WGEM

Strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail, and tornado threat Friday afternoon into night

QUINCY (WGEM) - After a brief respite Thursday, severe weather returns to the Tri-States on Friday as a powerful cold front and upper-level trough move into the region. The setup will create an ...
WGEM

A push for more trees in Quincy

QUINCY (WGEM) - Quincy has been recognized as a Tree City USA for close to 40 years, and the Quincy Tree Commission is holding true to that title. A Quincy business is partnering with the Arbor Day ...
WGEM

Cattle trapped in Adams County barn collapse during storm

Cattle trapped in Adams County barn collapse during storm ...
WGEM

Measure introduced to rename Fort Madison post office

FORT MADISON (WGEM) - Officials in Fort Madison are looking to rename the Fort Madison Post Office. The measure was introduced to the house in July of last year and the House passed it on Tuesday. In ...
WGEM

Adams County family picking up the pieces after historic three-story barn damaged by tornado

ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. (WGEM) - An Adams County family is picking up the pieces on Thursday after a tornado damaged their home and destroyed several sheds, as well as a historic three-story barn. The ...
WGEM

Power restored after crash at 24th and Jefferson hits utility pole, multiple injuries reported

QUINCY (WGEM) - According to Ameren, over 400 people in Quincy were without power on Thursday after a crash at 24th and Jefferson. The crash involved a truck that hit a utility pole and landed on its ...
WGEM

Quincy traffic snarled after gas leak on Broadway and stoplight collision on Maine

QUINCY (WGEM) - Traffic on Maine Street was backed up on Thursday after traffic from Broadway was being redirected for a gas leak and a vehicle hit a stoplight at 30th and Maine. McDonalds employees ...
WGEM

Downtown Keokuk building transformed into luxury living space

KEOKUK (WGEM) - Another deteriorating downtown building in Keokuk has gotten a facelift. Green Oak Development is putting the finishing touches on its latest rehab project. What used to be a vacant, ...