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German skydiver goes on flight unlike any other

Local Sports

United Township football player returns to the field after recovering from 2 ACL tears

One of the most common sports injuries is a torn ACL and for Grayson Anderson, it has unfortunately become a new normal.
Local Sports

A long road to recovery: United Township football player returns to the field after 2 ACL tears

One of the most common sports injuries is a torn ACL and for Grayson Anderson, it has unfortunately become a new normal.
Hard Work Determination

Hard work and determination: The Quad City native who helped uncover hazing scandal at Northwestern

One student journalist at the college has roots in the Quad Cities. News 8's Shelby Kluver sits down with her to learn more about her hard work and determination.
Hard Work Determination

Rock Island High School alum earns national 'GritGrant'

Daivari Rogers, now a freshman at Black Hawk College, returned to his former high school to receive a national award.
Local News

Blue Grass teen's non-profit for veterans earns her a national award

Abigail Johnson's organization educates veterans on how to use everyday technology. Her work is being recognized by the American Legion Auxiliary.
Local News

16-year-old Blue Grass student earns national award for her non-profit helping veterans

Abigail Johnson's organization educates veterans on how to use everyday technology. Her work is being recognized by the American Legion Auxiliary.
National

FedEx delivery driver encounters rattlesnake, removes it from porch

The driver used some garden tools to get rid of the snake that was right by the entrance into someone's home.
Local News

Want to bank on a fast racer? 9-year-old 'Fort Knox' could win gold at a BMX world championship

Knox Reaves is facing off against 76 other bikers from across the globe at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland.
Local News

Want to bank on a fast racer? 9-year-old 'Fort Knox' could win gold at a BMX world championship

Knox Reaves is facing off against 76 other bikers from across the globe at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland.
Hometown Tour

These DeWitt-based businesses work to keep their hearts in their community

Three manufacturing plants in DeWitt ship products worldwide, but keep their heart in their community.
Local News

'It's the place I want to be and I made it happen' | Meet the River Bandits' Assistant GM and her advice for young girls in male-dominated industry

Julia McNeil is in her first season as an Assistant General Manager after four years working with the River Bandits in other positions.