Morgan Ottier

Anchor, Quad Cities Today at 11 and Quad Cities Live

Davenport, IA

Morgan Ottier started at KWQC in September of 2010 after spending the summer as an intern with TV6. She fell in love with the QCA and lives in Davenport. Morgan has one daughter, Darby, who loves singing, dancing, and the plethora of playgrounds and bike paths the area has to offer.

Morgan is a University of Iowa graduate. Go Hawkeyes! She graduated with degrees in both Journalism and English. She currently anchors TV6's morning show "Quad Cities Today" alongside Jenna Jackson, Redrick Terry, and Meteorologist Kevin Phelps. Morgan also co-hosts "Quad Cities Live" every Friday at 3 p.m. alongside Jake Eastburn. It's a lifestyle show focused on area events and highlighting the work of local non-profits.

Morgan is proud of her storytelling accomplishments with the help of her TV6 family. She has won several state and regional journalism awards and has been Emmy nominated twice. You can typically find Morgan enjoying time outdoors. She enjoys hiking, running and fitness. If you see her, please say 'hello' because she loves making new friends.

QCT at 11

Oak Grove Tavern unveils Dry January promotion

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 3:03 PM CST

By Morgan Ottier

Dry January promotion from Monday, January 23 through Tuesday, January 31 at Oak Grove Tavern in Bettendorf.

Local

Police investigating gunfire incident in Davenport

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 5:44 AM CDT

By Morgan Ottier

The police department confirmed early Wednesday morning that it’s investigating an overnight shots fired incident.

Local

Trinity Health Foundation Offers Scholarship Opportunities to Local Students

Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 at 6:36 AM CST

By Morgan Ottier

These scholarships are made possible for students of the Quad Cities seeking higher education thanks to the generosity of donors and community members.

Quad Cities Live

Weekly Wins: Surprise Engagement

Updated: Oct. 25, 2021 at 9:25 AM CDT

By Morgan Ottier

Morgan shares her "win" of the week.

Local

Overnight arrest in connection to Davenport homicide

Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 5:11 AM CDT

By Morgan Ottier

DeMarco Darrelle Gray was booked at the Scott County Jail just after 1 a.m. Tuesday.

News

Troopers: Woman killed in early morning crash on I-80 in Davenport

Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 3:44 AM CDT

By Morgan Ottier

Traffic was blocked on I-80 and US Highway 61 early Monday morning due to the crash.

Local

Police respond to ‘citizen aid’ call; encounter unrelated armed individual during call

Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 10:21 AM CDT

By Morgan Ottier and Brittany Kyles

A negotiator could be heard speaking loudly over a megaphone overnight in Davenport during the call.

News

Family escapes house fire in Geneseo, community mourns loss of former church building

Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 8:37 AM CDT

By Sharon DeRycke, Morgan Ottier and Marci Clark

The building is a single-family home that was converted from the former First Baptist Church.

Local

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill overnight banning mask requirements

Updated: May. 20, 2021 at 10:32 PM CDT

By Morgan Ottier

The law, signed just after midnight, takes effect immediately.

Local

Overnight accident in Davenport

Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 6:45 AM CDT

By Morgan Ottier

First responders were in the area of Brady Street and Central Park Avenue at around 11 p.m.

Local

River Drive in Davenport closed to westbound traffic

Updated: Apr. 21, 2021 at 6:25 AM CDT

By Morgan Ottier

A portion of River Drive will be closed to westbound traffic for two weeks.

News

Iowa allocates $15 million in CARES Funds to broadband programs

Updated: Mar. 23, 2021 at 6:42 AM CDT

By Morgan Ottier

The $15 million dollars is the remainder of the $50 million in CARES funding Governor Reynolds designated for broadband grants from a previous round of funding.

Local

QC Restaurant Week

Updated: Mar. 16, 2021 at 6:15 AM CDT

By Morgan Ottier

More than 45 restaurants across the QCA are participating.

Local

Scott County Auditor, Roxanna Moritz, stepping down

Updated: Mar. 10, 2021 at 7:14 AM CST

By Morgan Ottier

Moritz has been serving Scott County for more than 12 years and said Iowa's new voting restrictions helped solidify her decision to step down.

Local

Rock Island County Health Department addresses concerns about second vaccine doses

Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 at 5:22 AM CST

By Morgan Ottier

The Rock Island County Health Department is addressing concern over second vaccine doses amid high demand. The department will release its plan sometime Tuesday.

Local

Fourth largest jackpot for Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing

Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 5:36 AM CST

By Morgan Ottier

The Mega Millions jackpot is a whopping $600 million for Tuesday night’s drawing

Local

Clinton County warns of new scam

Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 6:23 AM CST

By Morgan Ottier

The person being called is told they need to pay or they will be arrested.

Local

Davenport police remind drivers about school speed zones

Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 5:34 AM CST

By Morgan Ottier

Davenport police remind drivers to obey speed limits in school zones as students return to the classroom for hybrid learning on Monday, January 4, 2021.

Local

Blood center projects major decline in holiday donations

Updated: Dec. 24, 2020 at 6:11 AM CST

By Morgan Ottier

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center said patient care doesn't stop just because it's a holiday. The center appreciates everyone who decides to donate.