Ryan Hill
Multimedia Journalist
Quincy, Illinois
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Ryan Hill is a Multimedia Journalist for WGEM News.
Prior to joining WGEM News, Ryan worked at Idaho radio station KUOI, Northwest Public Broadcasting in Pullman, Washington, and Inland Northwest Broadcasting.
Ryan was born in Boise, Idaho, and got his degree in History and Broadcast Journalism at the University of Idaho.
When he’s not working, Ryan enjoys working out, playing video games, writing and reading books.
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The organization KidzPacks provides snacks to students ages three to 11 who need food over weekend during the school year.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:37 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Officials said they will use a $4 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to remove lead-based paints and asbestos tiles in buildings.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:22 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
City council members heard the second reading of a proposed ordinance at their meeting last night.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 5:07 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
One caregiver said caregivers feel run down and rarely have anyone relieve them.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:18 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Quincy police chief Adam Yates said they can hold those charge with felony or misdemeanor domestic violence in jail for up to 48 hours before a court hearing determines whether pre-trial detention is necessary.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:04 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
The document functions as a guide and lays out goals for leadership, curriculum, instruction, climate, culture, and facilities.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:55 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
First responders work to keep you and your family safe, but even they need assistance after they finish the job. Missouri’s efforts to ensure first responders have mental health help now includes another group who make sure first responders get to you.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 3:48 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
For students working towards a degree in agriculture, they’ll need all the tools or equipment they’ll potentially use in a future career.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 5:23 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
It might be a little more crowded this weekend in Hannibal. Today, the USS LST-325 will offer tours of the massive ship and tourism officials expect a big crowd.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:14 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
With all the events in Quincy, you might have seen a few more people attending them. An Illinois Report states tourism contributed to economic growth in the state, and Quincy contributed to the growth.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 4:44 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
A Culver-Stockton College official says housing, childcare, teacher shortages, and other major issues continue to affect the tri-states.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 3:55 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Medical college officials say the need for more healthcare workers in the Tri-States is high.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 4:47 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Adams County Farm Bureau President Brent Clair said the rain in July was good for the corn and the rains in August helped soybeans
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 3:36 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
There is new information on the new resources available for businesses in Quincy.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 4:20 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
A group of students from Hannibal, Palmyra and Highland High School will get first-hand experience this year on what it takes to run a business.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:00 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
The school year for college students has started. It’s not just teenagers heading back for class. Quincy University’s Pursuit of Learning in Society, or POLIS program returns this year to help keep senior minds stimulated.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:07 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Some seniors have had to make tough choices on whether to afford their medication or other necessities.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 5:24 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
For those looking to get their GEDs, help with reading, or other goals, it’s important local programs remain available to help them.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 5:20 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
The National Center for Health Statistics says car crashes during the weekend account for nearly 12 percent of all motor vehicle related fatalities during September.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 4:16 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Officials at Hannibal LaGrange University say that has parents and students worried.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 5:22 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Those at one local organization say human trafficking in Northeast Missouri has gotten worse.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 3:54 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
The school board has approved a $1.79 million bid to pay for the project.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 4:39 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
In the midst of a serious crisis, it’s important help is readily available.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis and Ryan Hill
A family is displaced after a fire broke out at 932 North Fourth Street in Quincy Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 4:17 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
As businesses look to hire workers, new measure in Missouri looks could help those with disabilities get hired and help businesses fill open positions. The Missouri Employment First Act looks to help people with disabilities overcome employment barriers.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 4:51 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Leaders in the Lewis County C-1 school district said they are one of 20 districts across the state who have a state innovation waiver that allows them to more easily explore a new approach to testing.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 4:27 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
District officials said they have a number of improvements and facility upgrades for students to enjoy this year.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 5:08 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
It’s the start of the school year and while kids look to reconnect with their friends, there are new concerns when it comes to technology and student safety.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 4:32 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
School officials say enrollment for new students is up by 25%, and overall enrollment is up by 4%.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 5:10 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
If there is an incident at your child’s school, you hope that first responders are close at hand. The Adams County Sheriff said right now there is only one school resource officer for four school districts.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 4:29 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Wednesday marked the first day back to school for many kids across the Tri-State and those at Quincy Public Schools say drivers need to be careful as kids return to the classroom.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 5:18 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
This comes after water samples taken at 415 North Main Street on August 8 and 9 exceeded the maximum containment level for E. Coli.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 4:22 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
When you have a medical emergency, you call EMT’s to get the rapid response help you need.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 4:08 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
It’s no secret many Missouri schools have trouble hiring and retaining the teachers they need.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 5:19 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
As local hospitals struggle with a nursing shortage, local colleges offering nursing programs present a way to offer assistance and potential recruits.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 4:25 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
With the start of the school year still a couple weeks away, a local school officials prepare a program to teach students how to be safe and make smart decisions.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 4:20 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
911 operations centers provide the necessary information for first responders to come help you when you need it but local dispatchers say they need more help.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 4:48 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Fresh produce, meats, and dairy are all part of a healthy diet but not everyone can afford them. A new Illinois law looks to benefit foodbanks, their clients and farmers.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 8:50 PM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding led to water rescues is Kahoka, Missouri Friday night.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 4:33 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
It’s set to be a busy weekend for stores across the Tri-States as the back-to-school sales tax holiday got underway Friday in Missouri and Iowa.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 4:22 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
While cold and flu season is still months away, a new Missouri law looks to control the spread of common illnesses.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 4:33 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Officials say they plant to put the $50,000 grant to good use.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 5:06 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
There is a push in Northeast Missouri to bring more doctors to the area.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 5:24 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
The new school year starts next month for students at Quincy Public schools.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 4:41 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
For farmers, their livestock is their livelihood.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 4:26 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
With temperatures around the Tri-States expected to get 100 degrees, local EMS services gear up to help those in trouble.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 5:28 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Both shut down and were sold in 2019.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 4:17 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
New rules in Missouri will help some professionals in medicine fast track their licensing process. That comes after Governor Parson signed a bill last week to attract more doctors and medical experts to the state.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 4:04 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Northeast Missouri driver might want to know about the road projects happening over the next couple years.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 4:14 AM CDT
|By Ryan Hill
Cold and flu season is just months away, and while older adults and children might get the sniffles from RSV it’s more dangerous for infants and toddlers.