Friday, May 24 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:54:22 GMT
We're learning more about a fire at 44th Street and 10th avenue in Rock Island. Rock Island police Lt. Steins says police responded to an aggravated battery situation and officers responded to a domesticMore >>
We're learning more about a fire at 44th Street and 10th avenue in Rock Island. Rock Island police Lt. Steins says police responded to an aggravated battery situation and officers responded to a domesticMore >>
KWQC 24/7 Weather is our 24 hour weather channel. It's available here at KWQC.com, on Mediacom Channel 247 (in the Quad Cities), over the air on Digital 6.2 or you can call your local cable company...More >>
KWQC 24/7 Weather is our 24 hour weather channel. It's available here at KWQC.com, on Mediacom Channel 247 (in the Quad Cities), over the air on Digital 6.2 or you can call your local cable company to ask for KWQC 24/7 Weather.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:46:07 GMT
QCA drivers are questioning their safety after a serious bridge collapse in Washington. "With that bridge out there, then you start thinking about things like that more," Betty Howell of Moline says. "WhenMore >>
QCA drivers are questioning their safety after a serious bridge collapse in Washington. "With that bridge out there, then you start thinking about things like that more," Betty Howell of Moline says. "WhenMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:27:48 GMT
We're coming up on Memorial Day in the Quad Cities. To look for events that are taking place this weekend, check out our event calendar. Here is a small sampling of events that are taking place on Monday'sMore >>
We're coming up on Memorial Day in the Quad Cities. To look for events that are taking place this weekend, check out our event calendar. Here is a small sampling of events that are taking place on Monday'sMore >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:32:18 GMT
The First Alert Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Phelps Sunday At least it's the weekend right? Another round of showers and storms will develop early this morning and move over the area. We are not
The First Alert Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Phelps Sunday At least it's the weekend right? Another round of showers and storms will develop early this morning and move over the area. We are notMore >>
Some areas saw much needed rain overnight, but it's still dire fire conditions across much of the region. Nearly a third of Iowa's counties have a burn ban in effect with more expected.
What can and can't you do with a burn ban? If you're county or city has one issued you can still grill out and have a recreational fire. It has to be in a fire pit or ring, something constructed out of bricks or metal. Also, a screen on top is a good idea as well as water nearby to extinguish it. Even in the heat some campers in Scott County have fires going. Park rangers say it's important to always watch over a campfire.
"Make sure everything is attended. If it's not attended we'll tell them to watch it, put it out. There is a fine that can be issued for it but most people are very understanding about it and watchful eye on their fires," said Scott County Conservation Park Ranger Matt Poirier.
"The other night when we lit it up and there was a slight breeze you get a little leery you don't know if the sparks will fly out because the grass is so dry," said Kristy Eberhart, a concerned camper.
Fire officials have no tolerance for burning yard waste in a loose pile, using fireworks or littering cigarettes during a burn ban. In Illinois, Kewanee, Carbon Cliff and Hampton also have bans in effect until further notice.
