Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.More >>
The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:38 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:38:36 GMT
Camanche Police arrested five people on meth charges over the weekend Arrested were 59-year-old Charles McKenrick, 32-year-old Kimberly Lane, 33-year old Nathan Green and 42-year old David Shamp, junior,More >>
Camanche Police arrested five people on meth charges over the weekend Arrested were 59-year-old Charles McKenrick, 32-year-old Kimberly Lane, 33-year old Nathan Green and 42-year old David Shamp, junior,More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:57 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:57:41 GMT
Those who live in the Quad Cities know that the Mississippi River can be a source of both enjoyment and treachery. It's something an avid duck hunter from Wapello knows all too well... More >>
Those who live in the Quad Cities know that the Mississippi River can be a source of both enjoyment and treachery. It's something an avid duck hunter from Wapello knows all too well...More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:32:38 GMT
There's definitely going to be a long road to recovery for people in Moore, Oklahoma. One Quad Cities native who now lives in the Oklahoma City area not far from where the deadly tornado struck onMore >>
There's definitely going to be a long road to recovery for people in Moore, Oklahoma.More >>
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...More >>
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against...More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:32:16 GMT
A storm that moved over Carroll County on Sunday evening left a path of damage. Several farms have buildings and equipment that need repairs. However, everyone affected is grateful the damage is not moreMore >>
A storm that moved over Carroll County on Sunday evening left a path of damage. Several farms have buildings and equipment that need repairs. However, everyone affected is grateful the damage is not moreMore >>
The consolidated school district known as Mercer County, is looking for more funding through a local sales tax. The Mercer County School Board has agreed to put a one-percent sales tax on the April ballot.
The referendum will ask voters to raise the tax on retail sales, except for food or medicine. If approved, the tax would generate about $300,000 a year for the district. Voters rejected a similar proposal in 2011, but the superintendent says this time around, they plan on doing a better job of educating the public on the need.
The district is expecting a revenue shortfall from the state of Illinois and as a result, will have to make cuts.
The Aledo and Westmer school districts merged in 2009.
