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Henry County transitions to radio network
On Monday, all law enforcement agencies and emergency communications centers in Henry County transitioned to the STARCOM21 digital trunked radio network, marking a significant advancement in ...
NYC subway service operational but some roads in NY and NJ remain closed after heavy rains
New York City’s subway system was fully operational for the Tuesday morning commute, however some roads remained closed in sections of New York and New Jersey after heavy rain ...
Native American teens kayak major US river to celebrate removal of dams and return of salmon
As bright-colored kayaks push through a thick wall of fog, voices and the beats of drums build as kayakers approach a crowd ...
Roman era mosaic panel with erotic theme that was stolen during World War II returns to Pompeii
A mosaic panel on travertine slabs, depicting an erotic theme from the Roman era, was returned to the archaeological park of Pompeii on Tuesday, after being stolen by a Nazi ...
The Open Championship or the British Open? Even in Northern Ireland it depends on the audience
Collin Morikawa can take solace in not being the only person to refer to golf’s oldest championship by its unofficial name. He delivered a victory speech as ...
World’s oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies at 114 after being hit by a car
Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114. Local ...
Great White will be in concert at Rhythm City Casino, Davenport
Great White will be at Rhythm City Casino, Davenport, to perform in the Event Center at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, a news ...
Vote for best food vendor when 2nd annual Taste of Mercado returns to Moline
Taste of Mercado returns Friday, July 18, to Moline, according to a news release. Mercado on Fifth (OurQuadCities.com) Mercado on Fifth invites the Quad Cities regional community ...
Soul concert scheduled for Cambridge
Kyshona and Joy Clark, two of the most powerful voices in contemporary roots and soul music, will perform at Ca d’Zan House Concerts in Cambridge, Illinois on Thursday, July 17, a news release ...
Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across the Northeast
Heavy rain swept across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Monday night, inundating sections of New York and New Jersey with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed ...
Tesla debuts in India with upscale showroom launch in Mumbai
Tesla Inc. opened its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking the electric vehicle maker’s long-anticipated debut in the world’s third-biggest automotive market. Located in ...
A rap festival near the Arctic Ocean delights crowds under the midnight sun
It was well past midnight when Mihkku Laiti appeared on stage to perform at an open-air music festival in the Finnish village of Utsjoki, north of the Arctic circle.