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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There’s a good news for those looking to buy a used truck or SUV.
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Those at the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau said they are getting extra grant money from the state of Illinois to attract more events to the area.
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Both teachers and staff in the Hannibal public school district will see bigger paychecks when a new raise takes affect July.
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Farmers say at least 85% of corn and 50 to 60% of soybeans have been planted in the Adams County area.
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High school students look to guidance counselors for help when preparing for college or applying for scholarships, but resources can be stretched thin for smaller schools.
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Officials say their organization offers women shelter, meals, even counseling resources so women can get high school diplomas and take college classes.
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The Ty Rylander Fund and the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri awarded Pleasant Hills Elementary School and Pikeland South Elementary School grants worth $1500 each last week.
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Quincy police officials are looking for ways to get more officers into the department.
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Double cropping is when as soon as farmers harvest one crop, they will plant another right away in the same field.
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The law would impose stiffer penalties for those caught with 100 grams or more of heroin.
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In order to keep communities and law enforcement safe and informed, a bill that would create a registry for those convicted of first and second degree murder who are out on either parole or probation.
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Quincy firefighters said they got on scene at 607 5th Street just after 4:00 a.m..
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The Missouri legislature has passed the FY 2022-2023 budget and schools could be getting some benefits.
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Horizon Rentals said they have been able to clean the rooms and strip the walls on the first and second floors, leaving on the electrical work left.
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The Missouri Department of Mental Health is launching an apprenticeship program for companies looking to train people to become direct support professionals.
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Drivers aren’t the only ones suffering from prices at the pump.
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With wheat prices going up due to the war in Ukraine, local farmers say it could mean more will take a chance on planting it.
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Quincy Central Service officials say the decision to establish a glass recycling program one year ago has proven to be a popular one.
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A bill looking to attract doctors to lower population and rural counties is moving through the state legislature.
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A new Illinois measure aims to address the state’s ongoing teacher shortage.
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Vacant since 2014, school officials say they want to turn the Sutherland’s lumber store building into the Hannibal Regional Innovation Campus.
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Those at the endowment say it’s important is local money stays in the community.
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During the pandemic, eviction moratoriums were a way to help those most at risk keep a roof over their heads.
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For the first time in five years John Wood Community College is raising it’s tuition costs.
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Western Illinois University is using a grant worth tens of thousands of dollars to teach Tri-States residents about internet literacy and safety.
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Normally around this time in April area farmers would be busy planting corn but cold, wet weather is keeping them from getting into the fields.