Hollie Knepper
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Court denies Sarah Kolb's resentencing request in murder of Adrianne Reynolds
The Illinois Third District Appellate Court upheld the decision made by the circuit court in Rock Island County. → Read More
What are those lights in the sky?
Many of you asked about two very bright, steady lights in the sky Wednesday night. Turns out, they are planets! → Read More
It's official: Genesis Health System is joining MercyOne
The health care systems announced their intent to partner up back in September. → Read More
Chillicothe man pleads guilty to setting Peoria Planned Parenthood on fire
Tyler W. Massengill, 32, waived his right to be indicted and made his plea on Thursday, Feb. 16. → Read More
RAGBRAI's route includes Davenport for 2023
2023 marks the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa's 50th anniversary. → Read More
Proposed Iowa bill would change what families can purchase with SNAP benefits
The process for becoming eligible for SNAP could change. For example, an asset test could be used to determine if someone can reap the program's benefits. → Read More
Former Iowa OL Robert Gallery named to 2023 class of College Football Hall of Fame
The Masonville native lettered as a Hawkeye offensive tackle from 2000 to 2003. → Read More
Rock Island woman sentenced for killing 14-year-old girl in 2020
Jimena Jinez, now 20, will serve the next 20 years in prison for stabbing 14-year-old Lyric Stewart to death. → Read More
Galesburg special meeting set for public to comment on proposed sales tax increase
Here's how you can make sure your voice is heard about the proposed sales tax increase. → Read More
Iowa awards $9.6M to Davenport for Skybridge, Main Street Landing, Figge Museum light field projects
Thanks to the state's Destination Iowa program, Davenport is set to receive $9.6 million for three projects at Main Street Landing, Figge Museum and the Skybridge. → Read More
2 USP Thomson inmates sentenced for assaulting fellow inmates
The sentences stem from two attacks that happened in August 2019. → Read More
USP Thomson inmate charged with 2nd-degree murder, assault in connection to death of fellow inmate
Donta Maddox, 44, was charged on Oct. 18, 2022, with second-degree murder and assault for attacking fellow inmate Bobby Everson back in December 2021. → Read More
Rock Island woman pleads guilty to murder in 2020 stabbing of 14-year-old Lyric Stewart
The sentencing hearing for the now 20-year-old Jimena Jinez of Rock Island is set for Jan. 6, 2023. → Read More
Moline police chief announces closure of 1994 Asplund cold case
The Moline man's body was found not that long after he went missing in 1994. Here's why it took so long for authorities to identify his body in Missouri. → Read More
6 teens arrested for vandalizing Madison Elementary School, Muscatine police say
All six are charged with third-degree burglary, second-degree theft and first-degree criminal mischief. → Read More
Woman in Sherrard animal cruelty case arrested for communicating with a witness
Online court records show Karen Plambeck is facing another criminal charge for communicating with a witness. → Read More
Moline High School vandalized overnight, police say
Police said the school day was not impacted by the vandalism. → Read More
Federal grant will allow Davenport to add 4 electric buses to its fleet in the next 2 years
The Federal Transit Administration Bus and Low- and No-Emission Grant will allow the Iowa city to purchase the necessary resources to utilize electric buses. → Read More
Here's how you can become a poll worker for the 2022 midterms
Iowa Sec. of State Paul Pate said his office launched "an aggressive effort" to recruit poll workers in 2020. Here's how you can help. → Read More
Abortion could have saved her mom's life. Now, she's urging others to vote for change
Tracy Jones' mom Shirley was forced to continue her pregnancy even though it risked her life. She died as a result. → Read More