The Rock Island County Fair is off to a good start after taking a year off. New fair board president Lauren Crawford says things were coming together on Tuesday. Crawford also hopes there will be a strong turnout for the…
The Quad Cities man accused of gunning down a Sherrard teen late last year is still at large. 16-year-old Dylan McAlester was killed in mid-December in Rock Island. An arrest warrant has been issued for 21-year-old Darvion Lard. He is…
Work underway at the former Gun Report building. Aledo High School grad Louis Powell is redeveloping the property. He recently spoke with WRMJ about the project. Powell is a 1986 grad of Aledo High School. He is involved with the…
In today’s Business Spotlight John Hoscheidt will talk with Kevin Cerar from The Patton Block Restaurant and Brad Sturgeon with DeNovo Brewing in Monmouth. Tune in following Western Illinois Today News at 7, Noon, and 5. You will also find…
Mercer County first responders and farmers invited to a grain bin safety training program next month. The featured presenter is Dave Newcomb with the Illinois Fire Service Institute. Two sessions will be offered Saturday, June 12 at the Aledo Fire…
In a match-up of two of the top pitchers in western Illinois, the Rockridge Rockets edged the Riverdale Rams 3-1 in Three Rivers Athletic Conference softball action. Kendra Lewis struck out 13 Rams giving up three hits to outduel Ashyn…
Rockridge scores a 56-31 victory at Spring Valley Hall Friday to remain unbeaten on the season. Here are some WRMJ audio highlights from the broadcast.
Rain chances increase later this week and more seasonable temps are on the way. That’s meteorologist Brian Pierce with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.
Rockridge senior basketball standout Jenson Whiteman, named 1st team TRAC all-conference this season, decided to give football a try this spring. He’s had an impact and made a key play in last week’s win over state ranked Morrison as heard…
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke bass fishing with Mercer County High School senior Evan Kellet and bass fishing coach Aaron Heartt Wednesday morning. The IHSA bass fishing sectional has been set for May 6 with the state finals May…
