Rain does little to dampen Popcorn Fest in Rock island

Rock Island Grand Prix brings crowd, karts and fun to downtown

Racer Brady Tyler rounds the curve during one of the heats held Saturday for the Rock Island Grand Prix. The event continues ...

City of Rock Island approves purchase of drones for police department

City documents state the drones will be used "to enhance public safety operations," such as monitoring large crowds or aiding ...

29th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix starts Saturday

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - The 29th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand ... Other events happening with the grand prix include ...

Annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix returns with new route

The 29th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix is racing into town August 31 - September ... north of Third Avenue. Cruise-In ...

The millionaire’s playground that could soon be under water

Rock stars and twitchers make for a curious mix in Sandbanks, the UK’s most expensive town. Just don’t mention the rising ...

Rain does little to dampen Popcorn Fest

Once the all-clear was given by officials that there was no lightning in sight, Saturday’s 45th Annual Popcorn Fest in downtown Valparaiso kicked off with its array of events.

3 weeks inside Thomas Dambo’s world of trolls

Thomas Dambo, a world-renowned recycle artist, activist and troll builder added two of his creations to Rhode Island this year. Here's what it's like to watch Dambo and his team work.

The British Isle vying to become one of the happiest places in world

Could Guernsey be Shangri-La? In 2016 this little archipelago in the English Channel announced a 10-year vision to be “among ...

Iconic landmarks in every state

It’s a small island almost perfectly centered in the middle of St. Mary Lake. Chimney Rock in Nebraska has been a famous landmark since the days the pioneers used it to measure their travels ...

'Such a special place': Mackinac Island's gems an international draw

The island could've easily evolved with the times — think mass development and motor cars — but for an act ... and natural formations such as Arch Rock. There's an art museum, churches ...

Door County fall festivals fill September and October weekends. Here's what you need to know

These annual festivals from one end of the Peninsula to the other celebrate cars, pinups, artsy fish, lighthouses, pumpkins, ...

Floods from thunderstorms lead to dramatic rescues and 2 deaths in Connecticut

Torrential rains turned streets into raging rivers in parts of Connecticut and New York's Long Island, trapping people in cars and a restaurant ... as a backpacker and rock climber to wade ...

Rocktoberfest at Rock Island Arsenal is German-influenced fun

Party at the Rock Island Arsenal at Rocktoberfest next week! The Arsenal invites the community to their Rocktoberfest on ...

Crews searching for missing man at Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island

Search crews are looking for a 46-year-old man who was last seen at the Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island. An ...

Crews repair gas leak in Rock Island

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Crews were repairing a gas leak in Rock Island Wednesday morning. A TV6 crew on-scene confirmed gas was still leaking at 9:45 a.m. at 15th Street and 5½ Avenue.

Rock Island announces schedule for Thursday Night Groove concerts

Rock Island's annual Thursday Night Groove concert series kicks off with Alternating Currents this week, running weekly until early October. Held at the Ellis Kell Stage at Schwiebert Riverfront ...

Red, White and Boom! fires off Saturday from downtown Davenport, Rock Island

The Quad Cities region's premier fireworks show, Red, White and Boom!, takes place on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 9:30 p.m.

First responders rescue fisherman injured at state park

ROCK ISLAND, Tenn. (WSMV) - First responders from multiple agencies were able to rescue an injured fisherman at Rock Island State Park on Friday night, the Central View Volunteer Fire Department said.

SF Bay’s only private island has found a buyer

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — If you’ve ever driven across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, you’ve likely noticed Red Rock Island. The 5.8-acre rocky outcropping is just south of the bridge and ...

Red Rock Island in San Francisco Bay sold

Red Rock Island, one of the most unique pieces of real estate in the Bay Area, has secured a buyer, but the new owner remains a mystery. The 6-acre island, located in San Francisco Bay just south ...

Rock Island Rocks football loses to the Minooka Indians 42-6

Red Rock Island in San Francisco Bay secures mystery buyer

Red Rock Island, the lonely, 5.8-acre mass of craggy land jutting out from the water just south of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, has long captured the imagination of drivers passing between the ...

2 Bedroom Home in Rock Island - $96,500

Check out this home featuring a screened in porch, fenced backyard and a double garage in a great location! The inside has 2 bedrooms, a formal dining and the basement is partially finished with a rec ...

Rock Island Arsenal to hold 23rd anniversary 9/11 remembrance walk and ceremony

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. (KWQC) - The Rock Island Arsenal will hold a 23rd 9/11 anniversary remembrance walk and ceremony. The public is invited to attend the walk and ceremony on the Rock Island ...