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Public Safety

Possible salmonella contamination in cantaloupes, consumers advised to throw out bad fruit

National Politics

Congress averting government shutdown, passing temporary spending bill

In the hours leading up to the deadline, Congress passing a temporary spending bill. This bill gives lawmakers another 45 days to compromise on long-term spending.
National

CDC institute creates national cancer registry for firefighters to better understand impact of disease

The new registry is voluntary. It's aimed at better understanding cancer and its possible causes among firefighters in the U.S.
Labor Market

United Auto Workers expanding strikes in Illinois and Michigan

According to the union's president, negotiations haven't broken down but Ford and GM have refused to make meaningful progress.
National

Lawmakers scrambling to make deal to avoid government shutdown, deadline little over a day away

Congress must pass a spending bill by the end of the day Saturday, Sept. 30 to avoid a government shutdown.
National

Remembering Sen. Diane Feinstein

Feinstein served as California's senior senator since 1992.
Heartwarming

Iowa National Guard soldier surprises sons at school after returning home from overseas deployment

The Iowa National Guard said on Friday that Master Sgt. Trista Stangel recently returned home to Osage, surprising her sons at school.
Community

How the potential government shutdown could impact the Quad Cities' local community

Government-funded agencies such as child care programs may not receive their government grants if a shutdown occurs.
Science

AI technology helping doctors diagnose and treat cancer faster

A Santa Clara medical office has been testing a new machine that uses AI to evaluate and diagnose cancerous cells in minutes.
Shopping

Costco members may notice an increase in membership fees in future

Almost 130 million Costco shoppers will see an increase in membership fees. The company says this decision is not set in stone.
Food

California raising wages for fast food workers

Starting Apr. 1, fast food workers will receive $20 per hour. This law applies to national chains, or for restaurants that make and sell their own bread.
Watch

Texas man gives fallen trees new life

After a storm blew through Texas, one man has been turning the fallen trees into works of art. Hear what inspires him, and some of the creations he's made this far.

Toys for Tots kicks off it's 76th year

Pleasant Valley Junior finalist in $400,000 international science competition

Unseasonable warmth through Tuesday

New York City area under state of emergency after storms flood subways, strand people in cars

WQAD.com

Possible salmonella contamination in cantaloupes, consumers advised to throw out bad fruit

Congress averting government shutdown, passing temporary spending bill

CDC institute creates national cancer registry for firefighters to better understand impact of disease

United Auto Workers expanding strikes in Illinois and Michigan

Lawmakers scrambling to make deal to avoid government shutdown, deadline little over a day away

Remembering Sen. Diane Feinstein

Iowa National Guard soldier surprises sons at school after returning home from overseas deployment

How the potential government shutdown could impact the Quad Cities' local community

AI technology helping doctors diagnose and treat cancer faster

Costco members may notice an increase in membership fees in future

California raising wages for fast food workers

Texas man gives fallen trees new life

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