Mike Sorensen
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No bond for Quincy man charged with murdering estranged wife
QUINCY — In a brief hearing Tuesday afternoon, an Adams County judge ruled that a Quincy man charged with murder should be held without bail. → Read More
Estranged husband of Quincy murder victim arrested Monday
QUINCY — The estranged husband of a murdered Quincy woman was arrested on Monday, according to the Quincy Police Department. → Read More
Quincy Park District moves forward with ambitious construction calendar
QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board accepted bids Wednesday night on a dozen construction projects that are on the list to be done this year. → Read More
Quincy teen gets 27 years in prison for murder of grandfather
QUINCY — A Quincy teen will spend nearly 30 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday in the murder of his grandfather. → Read More
Council approves Troup's pick for Fire and Police Commission
QUINCY — On the third attempt, the Quincy City Council approved the next commissioner on the City's Fire and Police Board at Monday night's council meeting. → Read More
United Way exceeds $1 million in annual fundraising effort
QUINCY — United Way of Adams County officially wrapped up the "Starts with You" campaign at Thursday evening's annual meeting. → Read More
Police chief asks for patience as homicide investigation continues
QUINCY — Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates is asking for the public's patience as the investigation into last week's shooting death of a Quincy woman continues. → Read More
Proposed Calftown TIF district in early discussions
QUINCY — The city of Quincy is exploring options to help revitalize an historic area of town by offering incentives for investment. → Read More
INTERVIEW: Hairball's Dave Moody talks setlists, costumes, and Grand Ole Opry
The Oakley-Lindsay Center will come alive once again with the sounds of some of the best party-rock bands of the '70s and '80s on Saturday when Minnesota-based Hairball hits the → Read More
ISP shifts from patrol districts to patrol troops to better serve state
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois State Police shifted their command-structure from 21 patrol districts to 11 patrol troops. → Read More
Nomination to Police, Fire Commission denied for second straight week
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council failed to confirm Mayor Mike Troup's nomination to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the second straight week. → Read More
License plate readers proposal remains in limbo
QUINCY — An additional meeting is expected next month on a proposal to install 20 automated license plate reader cameras at various points in the city of Quincy. → Read More
Quincy reviews options to renovate or replace City Hall
QUINCY — The city of Quincy is exploring options for the future of City Hall, which includes renovations or even replacement. → Read More
County Board approves $56,000 for mold testing at courthouse
QUINCY — After concerns were raised by employees and others about possible mold contamination in the Adams County Courthouse, the Adams County Board took the next step in determining the → Read More
Quincy home damaged in fire started by kids playing with a lighter
QUINCY — Kids playing with a lighter led to a family being displaced from their home, the Quincy Fire Department reported Monday evening. → Read More
Tension between mayor and commission spills over to City Council
The Quincy City Council failed to approve the appointment of Angela Caldwell to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners during a heated meeting Monday. → Read More
Meckes out as Troup makes appointment to Fire and Police Commission
QUINCY — More changes are coming to the Quincy Board of Fire and Police Commissioners as Mayor Mike Troup is expected to replace another of the three members of the → Read More
Identities released from Thursday's deputy-involved shooting
The Adams County coroner's office released the name of the man killed in an incident involving Adams County Sheriff's deputies on Thursday. → Read More
Sheriff: Man killed in deputy-involved shooting raised firearm toward deputies
QUINCY — A man killed in a deputy-involved shooting late Thursday afternoon raised a firearm toward deputies, law enforcement officials said. → Read More
BET on Q adjusts criteria for grants, awards $15k for pool tournament
QUINCY — The Bring Entertainment to Quincy — or BET on Q — Committee met on Tuesday to refine the application process now that the program has had a few → Read More