Anna Brandon
Digital Content Producer
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Anna Brandon is a Quincy native and earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Bradley University in Peoria.
Anna wrote for Bradley Scout and was an intern at Peoria radio station, WCBU. She has written and helped edit for her campus and has worked with Bradley's tv station, BUTV news.
She a three animals to take care of. In her free time, she works out, enjoys watching movies and being creative with crafts.
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The Quincy Police reported Friday the arrest of 26 people Thursday during a narcotics detail in Quincy and Adams County.
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A Hannibal man has been arrested on multiple counts of theft, according to police.
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Macomb Police reported Thursday morning they have increased presence at the Macomb Post office at 205 S. Randolph St. due to an online threat.
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On July 31, 2023, at approximately 11:45 p.m. the Rushville Police Department responded to a 911 call at a home in the 300 block of North Jackson Street in Rushville, Illinois.
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The Quincy Police reported Monday a squad car was stolen from their parking lot at 530 Broadway.
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The Red Cross officials said that excessive heat can lead to sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Officials at QPD said that the detail provided an increased number of police officers patrolling the city.
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The Quincy YMCA wrapped up its annual “Let’s Begin the Change Campaign” that started off in May of 2023 with a goal of $220,000.
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Country Financial Representative Connor Smith presented a donation of $1,500 to the fire department.
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A Hamilton woman was arrested on July 6 after crashing into another driver, which led to a fatality in Carthage, Illinois.
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A 92-year-old Quincy man has been charged with predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving a victim under 13.
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The Pike County Sherriff’s Department was dispatched around 11:58 p.m. to the 400 block of South Pearl Street in Griggsville regarding a possible home invasion.
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QFD responded to 1131 Vermont Street around 4:57 p.m. on Tuesday with a fire on the second floor of the structure.
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Regular box office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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MPD was dispatched to 505 N. Johnson St. around 9:48 p.m. to an altercation of a report of a possible stabbing.
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The Quincy Fire Department responded to a vehicle and structure fire Thursday morning.
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A sixth person has been arrested in connection with an alleged murder that happened earlier this year,
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Illinois State Fair Officials announced Tuesday that entertainer, Tim McGraw will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 17.
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Vahlhamp said to remember to check your smoke detectors monthly to be sure they are in good working order.
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Adams County Sheriff Anthony Grootens reported Wednesday that residents have been receiving false requests to pay arrest warrants.
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The Adams County Fair Board announced Monday that Tracy Byrd and Jo Dee Messina will perform at the 2023 Adams County Fair.
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A two-story building caught fire Friday afternoon near 2nd and Oak Streets.
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HRAP will provide $15.3 million to preserve existing affordable housing stock, provide investment in underserved communities, improve the health and well-being of occupants and help people with disabilities stay in their homes and communities.
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On Monday police in Pleasant Hill, Illinois, reported they responded to Pleasant Hill Elementary School Friday night where a high school dance was taking place for the report of a student with a handgun.
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The Macomb Fire Department on Friday reported they had assisted with a fire in Adair, Illinois.
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The grant funded equipment included patrol vehicles, mobile data terminals, firefighter turnout gear, extrication equipment, cardiac monitors and emergency communication radios.
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“George Riedel was a member of St. John’s Church,” said Riedel Trustee Bill Criagmiles. “He wanted his legacy used to help children. He would be very happy to see this grant go to the school.”
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Charges will not be filed against anyone involved in a February officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a Quincy man.
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The pieces shown are from Fort Madison Community High School, Cardinal High School and Central Lee High School and are shown in the main gallery of the art center.
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The Iowa State Patrol released the names of those involved in a Lee County fatal crash Wednesday afternoon.
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Students and staff were safely outside when the fire department arrived.
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The Adams County Health Department has determined the cause of illness at the Adams County Jail.
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The Illinois State Police reported late Tuesday morning that one person was dead following a two-vehicle crash around 6:26 a.m. on IL-106 at Old 36, near Winchester.
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On Jan 1, 2023, a new law was passed that your smoke detectors should feature a 10-year sealed battery.
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Coach USA / Megabus.com reported Tuesday that it would begin offering service between Quincy and 11 other towns beginning March 27.
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Crews working throughout the spring and well into the summer.
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Of more than the 153,000 people who are expected to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year, only about 40% will be diagnosed in the earliest stage when the survival rate is 90%.
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The 13-15 month long program begins Aug. 7 and will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.
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The Macomb police reported Thursday that they were called around 3:27 a.m. on Wednesday to the 1200 block of E. Carroll St. in Macomb for the report of domestic violence.
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Brian Canfield will become President and Chief Executive Officer of Blessing Heath after the Oct. 6 retirement of Maureen Kahn.
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Six officers, along with emergency and road crews, responded to a six-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Pike County.
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The Dallas Rural Water District reported Tuesday that it had identified a water main break around 6 a.m.
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The Keokuk Community School District Board of Education provided an update Wednesday on the superintendent hiring process.
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Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 118th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on July 3, 2023. The application’s deadline is March 1, 2023.
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On July 24, 2022 Whiteman murdered Dalton R Rose, 21 of Keokuk, Iowa by stabbing him in the neck with a knife in the Macomb Courthouse Square.
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The Miss Quincy Scholarship Program welcomes 14 candidates from the local area to the competition.
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Temperatures are predicted to drop significantly in the Tri-States on Thursday and Friday.
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Betty Hayes was reported missing to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office about 4:24 p.m. on Dec. 17, 2021.
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The Pike County Sheriff’s Department executed multiple search warrants and was successfully able to identify, locate, and arrest Lord.
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