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Henry-Mercer Investigative Task Force Leads Investigation In Fatal Kewanee Shooting

February 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Henry-Mercer Investigative Task Force is leading the investigation into a fatal shooting in Henry County. The Henry County Coroner’s office reports that 41 year old Wyatt J. Scott of Kewanee died from a single [FULL STORY]

Ameren Illinois Begins Multi-Year Improvement Project In Aledo Area

February 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

A multi-year improvement project underway by Ameren Illinois impacting Aledo and surrounding areas. Work began last week says Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch. The total project will take over three years to complete with Ameren investing [FULL STORY]

Talking High School Sports On The Radio: Bringing Back The Dual Team Regional Format In Wrestling

February 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of the old dual team regional format in IHSA wrestling and if the concept should ever be brought back.

Boruff: Strong Ag Education Programs In Mercer County Lead To Promising Careers In Ag

February 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

A recent Mercer County High School Hall of Fame inductee says he’s proud of the strong agriculture education roots in Mercer County. Chet Boruff says there are many career opportunities to take advantage of if [FULL STORY]

Weaver Talks Education & Budget

February 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Chuck Weaver looking forward to his new role involving education in Illinois. And as far as a budget deal, still a long way to go says Weaver. Weaver represents Mercer County in [FULL STORY]

911 Hang-Up Leads To Domestic Battery Arrest In Rural Sherrard

February 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

A 911 hang-up call leads to a weekend domestic battery arrest in rural Sherrard. Elizabeth Hazen was taken into custody Sunday. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department and New Windsor Police Department were involved in the [FULL STORY]

Illinois Hunters Take 141 Bobcats In 2016-17 Season, But None In Local Counties

February 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

Hunters and trappers took a preliminary total of 141 bobcats during the 2016-17 Illinois Bobcat Hunting and Trapping Season, but none in the local counties of Mercer, Rock Island, Warren, Henderson and Knox. More than [FULL STORY]

Medicaid Reimbursements Lagging For GMC Aledo

February 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

Even without a state budget, local health care providers are still being paid—but Medicaid reimbursements are lagging as much as four months now says Genesis Medical Center Aledo administrator Ted Rogalski and he says that’s [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Marx Talks Youth Basketball Brawl Column

February 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Moline Dispatch-Rock Island Argus columnist John Marx last week. Marx penned a column detailing a brawl at a 6th grade youth basketball game.

Rockridge Wrestling: Celebrating Perfection 30-Years Later

February 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Greg Lane last week. Lane was a member of the 1987 Rockridge wrestling team that finished the season as Class 1A state champs with a perfect 26-0 dual [FULL STORY]