There are reports of a tornado in Thomson, Illinois, just after 7:45 P.M., on Sunday, May 20th. Most of Northwest Illinois felt strong winds because of the storms. Chadwick, Illinois is in Carroll County.More >>
There are reports of a tornado in Thomson, Illinois, just after 7:45 P.M., on Sunday, May 20th. Most of Northwest Illinois felt strong winds because of the storms. Chadwick, Illinois is in Carroll County.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 2:23 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:23:07 GMT
You're eyes aren't seeing things. Gas prices are headed higher in the Quad Cities and other parts of the country. "I spent 50 bucks on 11 and half gallons of gas", laughs Carine Iverson. She had anotherMore >>
You're eyes aren't seeing things. Gas prices are headed higher in the Quad Cities and other parts of the country. "I spent 50 bucks on 11 and half gallons of gas", laughs Carine Iverson. She had anotherMore >>
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 >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:24:38 GMT
It doesn't seem to matter if you ask a man or a woman. Someone young or old. The issue of legalizing medical marijuana for any purpose seems to push a lot of buttons. The only thing that stands inMore >>
It doesn't seem to matter if you ask a man or a woman. Someone young or old. The issue of legalizing medical marijuana for any purpose seems to push a lot of buttons. The only thing that stands inMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:44 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:44:45 GMT
Your First Alert Forecast from Theresa Bryant Our spell of unsettled weather continues for this afternoon and this evening, with another chance for strong to severe thunderstorms. Hail, gusty winds,
Your First Alert Forecast from Theresa Bryant Our spell of unsettled weather continues for this afternoon and this evening, with another chance for strong to severe thunderstorms. Hail, gusty winds,More >>
Take the accuracy and reliability of the Quad Cities' most trusted weather team with you ever day, everywhere. The QCWeather App from the KWQC-TV6 First Alert Weather Team gives you 24/7 access to liveMore >>
Take the accuracy and reliability of the Quad Cities' most trusted weather team with you ever day, everywhere. The QCWeather App from the KWQC-TV6 First Alert Weather Team gives you 24/7 access to liveMore >>
UPDATE
A Western Illinois University student has been arrested for his involvement in a hoax earlier this week regarding a man with a gun.
Authorities said it appears the entire incident was made up Wednesday night after Alvin Montgomery, 25, called 9-1-1 to report a man with a gun.
Police were dispatched to the area and evacuations were ordered and a search ensued for more than five hours. Police never found a gunman and said they have charged Montgomery with making a false 9-1-1 call and attempting obstruction of justice.
The W.I.U. student was taken into police custody while he was on campus.
Authorities are also seeking restitution for the total cost of resources used in responding to the prank call.
ORIGINAL STORY
Police in Macomb are searching for the person who reported a hostage situation
"We have concluded everything so far at 509 West Murray," Macomb Police Chief Curt Baker said. "At this time we believe it is a prank call."
Macomb police evacuated several homes in the 500 block of West Murray Street. The location is several blocks from Western Illinois University's main campus.
Officers said someone called 911 to report a person with a gun inside a home. The home was empty.
Police are now trying to trace the phone that was used to make the 911 call.
