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WW II ‘flying ace’ – 1st manager at QCI airport – honored with road name change
George Kirk was your typical Midwestern dad. He taught his twin sons how to fish, hunt, and golf. He didn’t share most of his experiences serving in World War II with them. He offered only ...
Mikal Bridges agrees to a $150 million extension with the Knicks, AP source says
Mikal Bridges agreed to a four-year, $150 million extension with the New York Knicks on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the details said. The person confirmed the deal to The ...
Two in custody following major drug investigation in Aledo: Police
Two men are in custody following a drug investigation in Aledo. According to a release, QC Metropolitan Enforcement Group ...
The Heart of the Story: Racing safely home
Our Quad Cities News is partnering with award-winning journalist Gary Metivier for The Heart of the Story. Each week, Gary showcases inspiring stories of everyday people doing cool stuff, enjoying ...
Judge extends TPS expiration dates for 60,000 people from Central America and Nepal
A federal judge in California extended on Thursday protected status for 60,000 people from Central America and Asia that was ended by the Trump administration. The order ...
Rock Island High School tests for harmful mold days before fall classes start
Rock Island High School has tested positive for mold just days before fall classes are scheduled to begin, administrators say. Pictures shared with Our Quad Cities News show what appears to be ...
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from the Commanders, AP source says
Two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Terry McLaurin has asked the Washington Commanders to trade him because of a contract dispute, a person with knowledge of the request told The Associated Press. The ...
Amazon reports solid 2Q results and offers better-than-expected sales view despite tariffs
Amazon posted higher fiscal second-quarter profit and sales than the year-ago period, underscoring the online giant’s resilience despite tariff uncertainty. The Seattle-based ...
Jackie Wiles battles back from injury to chase 2026 Winter Olympics dream
Wiles is an alpine skier. She’s used to going downhill fast. Her career has gone uphill—from the time she was young, growing ...
Colorado deputies disciplined for helping federal immigration agents
Two Colorado deputies have been disciplined for violating state law by helping federal agents make immigration arrests, and their sheriff says officers from other agencies have done ...
2026 race for California governor goes into new gear and directions with Kamala Harris out
After months of uncertainty, the race to become California’s next governor started Thursday. Former Vice President Kamala ...
Survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru visits pope’s hometown to call for more reforms
A Peruvian survivor of clergy sex abuse brought her public campaign for reforms to the American hometown of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, saying he failed in investigating her case when ...