Sydney Brooks

Hey everyone! I just wanted to share some news. Today was my last day as an anchor at KHQA, and I can't express enough how grateful I am for this incredible experience. Being part of this amazing team has been an honor. It's been an absolute privilege to share stories with all of you. After much thought, I've decided to embark on a new adventure. I’m so excited and I cant wait to share more on that soon. Thank you all for your support, and stay tuned for what's to come. 🤍

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- Albert Schweitzer

A source told WPDE Monday evening that military ground crews have found parts and debris associated with the F-35 Lightning II Jet.

Debris, parts from missing F-35 aircraft found in Florence County, source says Military officials are working in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration after an F-35 went missing following a "mishap" near North Charleston.

FEMA, approved Illinois' request for 19 counties to receive public assistance following the June 29-July 2 storms and flooding events. In the Tri-states the hard hit counties include McDonough, Hancock, Pike, and Morgan.

FEMA approves public assistance for local counties following severe summer storms This past summer, the Tri-states were hit with severe thunderstorms that left wide-spread damage.

The city of Quincy may start to act next year on setting up its own city compost site.

Quincy considers launching its own compost site to cut down waste management costs The city of Quincy may start to act next year on setting up its own city compost site.The City's Central Services Committee Monday night voted to recommend that

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is offering Illinois police officers $5,000 if they move to Florida for work.

Governor Ron DeSantis offers Illinois police officers $5,000 bonus if they move to Florida Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is in the spotlight after three billboards popped up in Chicago offering Illinois police officers $5,000 if they move to Florida f

A 20 and 19-year-old were arrested following a stabbing that sent one man to the hospital late Friday night in Quincy.

Two Quincy men arrested, one man hospitalized following after stabbing Two men were arrested following a stabbing that sent one man to the hospital late Friday night in Quincy.

Calvert Stadium built in 1964, is set to get some new renovations in the spring of 2024.

Renovations coming to historic Calvert Stadium "I'm really excited about the renovation at Calvert Stadium," said Dinger. "It's my first year as superintendent and this is a great way to kickoff honoring our

This year's Walk to End Alzheimer's is this Saturday in Macomb and its expected to be a huge turnout.

Walk to End Alzheimer's this weekend in Macomb The Walk to End Alzheimer's is happening this Saturday in Macomb.

New additions will be coming to the T-Ball fields at Wavering Park after over $500,000 was approved during Wednesday's Quincy Park Board Meeting.

Quincy Park Board approves over $500,000 for two turf baseball fields Over $500,000 was approved during wednesday's quincy park board meetingTo bring major upgrades to the t-ball fields at wavering park.The addition of two new tur

Since Blessing Health Keokuk closed its doors last year, residents have been left without a quality healthcare facility. But a healthcare provider based out of Flint, Michigan, looks to change that.

Emergency care to return to Keokuk with Rural Emergency Hospital When Blessing Health keokuk closed its doors in october of 2022, residents of the city were left without a quality healthcare facility.But after state legislati

The CDC is now recommending the new COVID-19 booster shot for everyone six months and older. Health officials said this vaccine is different than the ones in the past.

Health officials encourage people to get new COVID-19 vaccine As fall and winter are approaching, the CDC is recommending the new COVID-19 booster shot.The CDC is recommending that everyone six months and older get it.Heal

After being postponed, ShredFest is this Saturday at the Ramp Park in Hannibal. Free admission to the park begins at 10 a.m.

ShredFest at Ramp Park: Perfect weather for a day of daring tricks and action sports Perfect weather is in the forecast for Saturday’s ShredFest at the Ramp Park in HannibalThe event was postponed in July because of a heat advisory.Kids of all

Mosquitoes recently collected in Macomb have tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in McDonough County Mosquitoes that were collected in Macomb last week have tested postive for the West Nile Virus.The McDonough County Health Department has been conducting mosqu

It might be a chilly start to your Thursday but it will be much warmer by late afternoon. Highs on Thursday will reach the lower 80s. Clear and chilly overnight with lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. khqa.com/weather

The Illinois Department of Public Health is looking for new and improved ways to track Covid-19 and its variants.

Illinois Department of Public Health tracking COVID-19 through wastewater With an expected rise in COVID-19 cases the illinois department of public health is looking for new and improved ways to track the virus and its variants.(**vo*

The Quincy Police department is dealing with a shortage within their auxiliary unit. The auxiliary unit works events such as parades by setting up the barricades and making sure traffic gets through safely.

QPD seeks recruits for auxiliary unit amid shortage At Monday night's city council meeting, the chief of police spoke on a shortage within their auxiliary unit.

The Macomb School District announced the death of a student who was involved in a car incident on Saturday. Landon Cromer was injured after falling from a moving vehicle in Macomb.

Macomb school officials report death of student he Macomb School District announced the death of a student who was involved in a car incident on Saturday.

The Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers is looking for information from the public on the whereabouts of Craig A Gay Jr. He is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff's Department for burglary, retail theft, domestic battery, and leaving the scene of an accident.

Quincy fugitive wanted for multiple charges including burglary The Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers is looking for information from the public on the whereabouts ofCraig A Gay Jr.Gay, 21, is the "Fugitive of the Week," and h

A juvenile is injured after a traffic incident caused him to fall from a moving vehicle causing a serious injury.

Juvenile critically injured after falling from moving vehicle in Macomb traffic incident A juvenile is injured after a traffic incident caused a juvenile falling from a moving vehicle and striking his head.

Hurricane Lee is expected to become a Category 4 storm today. However it is too soon to predict the effect it could have on the US East coast.

Hurricane Lee expected to restrengthen into Category 4 storm by Monday Hurricane Lee and Tropical Storm Margot are still expected to strengthen into next week.

A teen from Quincy was injured in an accident in Ralls County, Missouri on Friday.

Quincy teen injured after car hit guardrail A teen from Quincy was injured in a single vehicle accident on U.S. 61 in Ralls County, Mo.Around 9:42 p.m. on Friday, aHyundia Sonata driven by Aliyah Morris

The city of Quincy is getting closer to finding a solution to the housing shortage in the area after a housing study was successfully voted on by the city council.

Quincy Housing Study sheds light on dire need for housing The city of quincy is getting closer to finding a solution to the housing shortage in the area after a housing study was successfully voted on by the city counc

Today is the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. A day that many Americans distinctly remember. Today we honor those we lost on September 11, 2001.
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🕊 NEVER FORGET 🕊 Remembering those who lost their lives, those who stepped up to serve, and the countless sacrifices made in the days, months, and years after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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A Jacksonville man is in jail on federal charges for making threats against current President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, and former First Lady and Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.

Jacksonville man arrested by Secret Service over threats posted to Twitter A Jacksonville man is in jail on federal charges for making threats against current President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, and former First Lady an

The Hannibal City Council on Tuesday night tackled the issue of enforcing the city's train ordinance after a citizen raised concerns about trains clogging intersections sometimes for an hour at a time.

Hannibal city council addresses citizen concerns over trains blocking intersections The Hannibal City Council on Tuesday night tackled the issue of enforcing the city's train ordinance after a concerned citizen raised concerns about trains

Illinois schools are still recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As pandemic dollars dry up, there's a push for state funding to help with after-school programs.

Push for state funding amid learning loss: IL schools strive to bounce back post-pandemic Illinois schools are still playing catch up following the COVID-19 pandemic that had students learning remotely or on a hybrid schedule from home and the classr