Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:17:47 GMT
A Davenport couple fishing on the Mississippi River are now facing $5,000 in civil penalties for breaking fishing laws. The couple was in possession of 332 fish over the legal limit. The Iowa DNR filedMore >>
A Davenport couple fishing on the Mississippi River are now facing $5,000 in civil penalties for breaking fishing laws. The couple was in possession of 332 fish over the legal limit. The Iowa DNR filedMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:38 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:38:30 GMT
The driver of a tanker carrying liquid fertilizer is dead after an accident on May 21st, in Muscatine County. The Muscatine County Sheriffs Office says is happened one mile east of Nichols, IA, on HighwayMore >>
The driver of a tanker carrying liquid fertilizer is dead after an accident on May 21st, in Muscatine County. The Muscatine County Sheriffs Office says is happened one mile east of Nichols, IA, on HighwayMore >>
10:15 am: I-74 bridge traffic is flowing freely. All accidents have been cleaned up. 9:55 am: One Illinois bound lane is now open as officials clear vehicles from the scene of the accident. 9:10 am:More >>
10:15 am: I-74 bridge traffic is flowing freely. All accidents have been cleaned up. 9:55 am: One Illinois bound lane is now open as officials clear vehicles from the scene of the accident. 9:10 am:More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:14:15 GMT
A new mental health outreach center opening in Davenport will be able to help those in the area. Today, Vera French hosted an open house at the new "Carol Center." Group officials say the new buildingMore >>
A new mental health outreach center opening in Davenport will be able to help those in the area. Today, Vera French hosted an open house at the new "Carol Center." Group officials say the new buildingMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:58 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:58:01 GMT
A traditionally busy travel weekend is ahead for memorial day and local law enforcement are gearing up to crack down. Wednesday multiple agencies held a seat belt enforcement zone in East Moline.More >>
A traditionally busy travel weekend is ahead for memorial day and local law enforcement are gearing up to crack down.More >>
The first case of the season of West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Illinois. The Department of Public Health says the case involves a woman in her 60s in Cook County.
Health officials say they are starting to see a large increase in West Nile activity.
Most often, West Nile Virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. Infected mosquitoes can then spread West Nile Virus to humans and other animals when they bite.
The Center for Disease Control says the easiest and best way to avoid West Nile Virus is to prevent mosquito bites. When you are outdoors, use insect repellent containing an EPA-registered active ingredient. Follow the directions on the package.
Many mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn. Be sure to use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants at these times or consider staying indoors during these hours.
It's also important to make sure you have good screens on your windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
Another thing that's important is to get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from flower pots, buckets and barrels. Change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in bird baths weekly. Drill holes in tire swings so water drains out. Keep children's wading pools empty and on their sides when they aren't being used.
For more information on West Nile Virus, see the CDC website:
