Regional News

Yearly Archives: 2007, 2008, 2009

ALCOA employees wait for lay-off news

Jan 8, 2009

Alcoa announced it will lay off 13% of its global workforce. In the meantime, thousands of workers here at home wait for the possible bad news that they've lost their jobs.
Davenport red light cameras not working as planned

Jan 5, 2009

DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Drivers in Davenport have been a little more careful at intersections this new year, but tonight Newschanel 8 has learned those red light camera's are on the blink. Our Chris Williams first asked …
Bill Richardson withdraws from Commerce Secretary job

Jan 4, 2009

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson says he is withdrawing his nomination to be President-elect Barack Obama's commerce secretary amid a grand jury investigation.
Guitar Hero tournament a hit with the ladies

Jan 2, 2009

By now, you've probably heard about Guitar Hero, the smash-hit game that entertains youngsters and keeps the grown-ups trying to catch-up.
2008 Ends with Record Number of Suicides for Rock Island County

Jan 1, 2009

The year 2008 will go down as a sad record breaker in Rock Island County, with more people taking thier own lives than ever before.