KWQC-TV (Davenport, IA)

KWQC-TV is a television station that broadcasts on virtual channel 6 and is based in Davenport, Iowa. It serves as the NBC affiliate for the Quad Cities area, which includes Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, as well as Rock Island and Moline in Illinois. The station is owned by Media General and has its studios situated on Brady Street in downtown Davenport, while its transmitter is located in Orion, Illinois.

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#78310

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#15184

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United Township High School students explore different careers

1 day ago | kwqc.com | Madison McAdoo

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - United Township High School hosted a career fair Wednesday for students to explore career options. “This is special, and it’s special because of you guys,” said James Davis, College & Career Advisor at United Township High School. “What you do for these kids to prepare them for the future it’s amazing. And that’s the word I want everybody to leave with. Amazing.” Local businesses from around the Quad Cities came to the event to share what goes into their career fields.
Quad Cities could see strong to severe storms Tuesday evening into tuesday night

1 day ago | kwqc.com | Erik Maitland

QUAD CITIES, IA/Ill. (KWQC) --YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST FROM CHIEF METEOROLOGIST ERIK MAITLAND:***FIRST ALERT DAY MONDAY/TUESDAY FOR STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS***Overnight Wednesday, storms will develop to our west, and they should weaken before moving into the QCA. Any storm that finds its way into Eastern Iowa shouldn’t bring a threat for severe weather.
Quad Cities could see strong to severe storms Tuesday evening into tuesday night

2 days ago | kwqc.com | Erik Maitland

QUAD CITIES, IA/Ill. (KWQC) --YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST FROM CHIEF METEOROLOGIST ERIK MAITLAND:***FIRST ALERT DAY TUESDAY NIGHT FOR STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS***Tuesday night into early Wednesday we’re in a Level 1 risk for strong to severe storms and that will be primarily for large hail and potentially damaging wind. The storms could start developing during the evening hours and move out by around daybreak Wednesday.
Friends, family and the community mourns loss of beloved Clinton realtor and businesswoman

4 days ago | kwqc.com | Cyle Dickens

CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) -Community members, friends, family and loved ones are mourning the loss of Shelly Leab, a beloved member of the Clinton community,Leab was found dead in her home, after Clinton Police performed a well-fare check on Friday. According to friends and family of Leab, police discovered the bodies of Leab, and her ex-fiancée dead in the home.
Southwest Iowa tornado widest on record for the state

4 days ago | kwqc.com | David Koeller

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - The EF-1 tornado was more than 1.5 miles wide at times with winds up to 110mph. The tornado that tracked across portions of Fremont and Page counties during Thursday night’s storms appears to be the widest tornado on record for Iowa. The National Weather Service says the EF-1 tornado touched town near Randolph, then tracked south of Imogene and then just north of Essex before dissipating near Nyman. The tornado was on the ground for 19.7 miles.
23 LeClaire businesses to participate in adult Easter egg hunt

5 days ago | kwqc.com | Kate Kopatich

LECLAIRE, Iowa (KWQC) - Looking to “hop” into some Easter weekend fun? Businesses in LeClaire will be participating in an adult only Easter egg hunt this weekend. The 23 businesses will have a limited number of special plastic Easter eggs hidden, event organizers said. Each egg will contain an offer that can be redeemed at another downtown LeClaire business. Saturday, participants will be able to look for eggs, and the offers can be redeemed through April 27, event organizers said.
Davenport Central jazz musician receives national honor

6 days ago | kwqc.com | Joushua Blount

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Iowa Jazz Championships happened earlier this month in Ames. The championship featured 60 of the best high school jazz bands in the state, including 15 from each class. One Davenport Central student has a promising future playing jazz. Baylee Parker is a naturally skilled musician. She grew up in the church and was always listening to music, which David Nicholson, Co-Director of Davenport Central bands, said has helped her as she moved through the program.
Thomson prison exposures: Investigates Talks looks at lockdowns and drugs in mail

6 days ago | kwqc.com | Matt Christensen |William Ingalls

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The TV6 Investigates team has followed the story of the 17 prison employees who were taken to the hospital after being exposed to an unknown substance in the mailroom. Lead Investigates reporter Matt Christensen and William Ingalls discuss the controversy of officer and inmate safety.
What’s next for US 67 Corridor, Centennial Bridge? Illinois, Iowa Departments of Transportation enter study phase

6 days ago | kwqc.com | Kate Kopatich |Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - For 85 years, the Centennial Bridge has kept the Quad Cities connected, but as the bridge ages, experts say maintenance costs keep rising and frequent repairs are no longer sustainable. The Illinois and Iowa Departments of Transportation are working together on a plan to improve the bridge’s conditions and come to a solution. But the first step in the process is all about developing a long-term solution with the help of the community.
Guards exposed to substance at Thomson Prison mailroom back at home

1 week ago | kwqc.com | Matt Christensen

THOMSON, Illinois (KWQC) - It happens just about any way you can think of. “They can put the stuff under a stamp,” said Jon Zumkehr, a prison guard and a union president. “They can put it under the envelope, the flip of their envelope. They can soak the papers with their drug of choice.”Drugs are coming by mail to Thomson Prison, and it’s putting the guards who screen it in jeopardy. “Our staff are the victims of this. They’re getting exposed to this.