Brian Weckerly

Rock Island

Digital Content Promotion Producer at WHBF-TV (Rock Island,IL)

Digital Content Promotion Producer at KLJB-TV (Rock Island, IL)

Digital Content Promotion Producer at KGCW-TV (Rock Island, IL)

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Bettendorf to increase traffic enforcement for safety

2 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Brian Weckerly

by: Brian Weckerly Posted: May 12, 2025 / 08:21 PM CDT Updated: May 12, 2025 / 08:21 PM CDT It’s an Our Quad Cities traffic alert for Bettendorf. Police officers will be focusing traffic enforcement efforts on areas near the 53rd Ave. and Middle Rd. intersection. This is in addition to Bettendorf school zones and regular traffic enforcement.
Evanescent Field to light up Figge Art Museum

2 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Gavin Waidelich |Brian Weckerly

by: Gavin Waidelich, Brian Weckerly Posted: May 12, 2025 / 06:28 PM CDT Updated: May 12, 2025 / 06:28 PM CDT A new attraction to the Figge Art Museum will make the building itself glow as art as a series of lights make the piece ever-changing. Evanescent Field (Leo Villareal)Our Quad Cities News reporter Gavin Waidelich takes us to the Figge for a look at Evanescent Field.
Davenport man wins $10,000 in Iowa Lottery

2 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Brian Weckerly

Thanks to a simple case of forgetfulness, a Davenport man is $10,000 richer. According to a release, Jeff Ruge, 56, won $10,000 in the Beat the Heat scratch game in the Iowa Lottery. He purchased his winning ticket at Ridhi Rose Mart in Davenport. Ruge stopped to pick up some Pick 3 tickets he’d forgotten to buy earlier and decided to buy a Beat the Heat ticket. Ruge scratched the ticket when he got home and had to do a double-take. “I looked at it.
Professional wrestler Sabu dies at 60

3 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brian Weckerly

A former professional wrestling star who wrestled for ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling), WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), WCW (World Championship Wrestling) and other stateside and international companies has passed away. AdvertisementAll Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced on social media that Sabu, whose real name was Terry Michael Brunk, has died at the age of 60. “AEW and the wrestling world mourns the passing of Sabu.
Honor those lost to suicide and overdose at Ride for Recovery

4 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Brian Weckerly

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Rev up for Touch-A-Truck in Silvis

5 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Brian Weckerly

The whole family can touch a truck in Silvis!Touch-A-Truck is an exciting, family-friendly event gives you a hands-on opportunity to explore different types of vehicles. Attendees can see up close fire trucks, police cars, construction vehicles, tractors, emergency vehicles and much more. Learn how different vehicles operate and their uses, talk to the professionals who drive and operate these vehicle, take photos with your favorite vehicles and enjoy free ice cream provided by Silvis Main Street.
INTERVIEW: Water safety with Bettendorf Aquatics

6 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Brian Weckerly

by: Brian Weckerly Posted: May 8, 2025 / 09:10 PM CDT Updated: May 8, 2025 / 09:10 PM CDT May 15 is International Water Safety Day, but any time is a good time to lean about essential swimming skills and water safety. Greg Morse joined Our Quad Cities News to talk about learning water safety with Bettendorf Aquatics. For more information, click here.
Iowa resolution introduced to outlaw same-sex marriage

6 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Brian Weckerly

by: Brian Weckerly Posted: May 8, 2025 / 08:08 PM CDT Updated: May 8, 2025 / 08:08 PM CDT An Iowa senator introduced a resolution to outlaw same-sex marriage. Sen. Sandy Salmon of Bremer County introduced IA SCR3, which calls for overturning the federal landmark case of Obergefell v. Hodges. The case legalized same-sex marriage in 2015. The proposal calls it an illegitimate overreach.
Iowa resolution introduced to outlaw same-sex marriage

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Brian Weckerly

An Iowa senator introduced a resolution to outlaw same-sex marriage. Sen. Sandy Salmon of Bremer County introduced IA SCR3, which calls for overturning the federal landmark case of Obergefell v. Hodges. The case legalized same-sex marriage in 2015. The proposal calls it an illegitimate overreach. The resolution was referred to the judiciary committee. Iowa legalized same-sex marriage in 2009 after the state supreme court ruling in Varnum v. Brien.
The Heart of the Story: The search for a hero

6 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Gary Metivier |Brian Weckerly

by: Gary Metivier, Brian Weckerly Posted: May 8, 2025 / 07:09 PM CDT Updated: May 8, 2025 / 07:09 PM CDT 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 their hobbies, and living life to the fullest.

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