Blake Sammann
Anchor
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Blake Sammann is the Weekend Anchor at WGEM News.
He’s a graduate of the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism where he anchored, reported and produced for KOMU, the NBC affiliate in Columbia.
During his time in mid-Missouri, Blake reported on everything from President Trump’s visit to Columbia to the scandal that led to the resignation of then-governor, Eric Greitens.
Born in France and raised in London, Blake moved to the suburbs of northern Chicago in 2006 where he attended New Trier High School and became an avid Bears fan.
When he’s not at the station, Blake enjoys working out, playing golf, spending time with friends and family and exploring all possibilities the Tri-States have to offer.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 6:08 AM CST
|By Blake Sammann
Communities across the Tri-States woke up to the first accumulating snowfall of the season early Tuesday morning.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 4:07 AM CST
|By Blake Sammann and Jessica Beaver
Quincy police said it happened around 2:32 outside the entrance to the Hy-Vee on Harrison.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 4:21 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
The 2022 fall enrollment headcount at the state’s 48 community colleges grew 1.5% compared to last year’s figures.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 6:36 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Police blocked off the intersection of 5th and Jefferson early Monday morning after a car crashed into a home.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 3:50 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
The Quincy Fire Department said they get about 100 fire calls every year with half of those calls happen during the winter months.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 4:58 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
A common flu virus that causes lots of mucus in the lungs and trouble breathing, it particularly affects the elderly and kids under the age of two.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 2:32 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Organizers said it will feature feature food, drinks, live and silent auctions, axe throwing, live music and more.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 10:30 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
There were dozens of people in brown shirts working across Quincy today.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 8:38 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
A golf tournament that raises money for local first responders is returning to Quincy for it’s second year.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:49 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Quincy and Tri-Township fire crews responded to a fire at Quincy’s Titan Wheel plant early Tuesday morning.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 3:03 AM CDT
|By Jessica Beaver and Blake Sammann
Multiple departments spent the early morning hours Monday putting out a house fire at 406 North Maine Street in Payson, Illinois.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 4:30 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
The 2022 Tri-State Summit kicks off in Canton with a BBQ and networking event Thursday.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 6:20 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Multiple fire departments helped battle a fire that broke out at a house near Liberty, Illinois, early Wednesday morning.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 7:52 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Local law enforcement said they want to share some reminders with drivers before they hit the road for the long holiday weekend.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 4:40 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Quincy city officials said they are making good progress on getting their summer road work projects done.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Some in the Mill Creek Water District could see improved water pressure once crews upsize the water main that serves them.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 4:55 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Quincy is another step closer to having a children’s museum after a golf fundraiser Monday.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 6:33 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Quincy police arrested a man early Sunday morning after he allegedly fired multiple shots in the city’s downtown area.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 12:51 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis and Blake Sammann
A fire broke out at a LaGrange home on Friday morning.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 4:28 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Those looking out for abused and neglected kids in care of the Adams County court system say they need more help.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 5:22 PM CDT
|By Jason Lewton, Victoria Bordenga and Blake Sammann
One Quincy man thought he had found a safe, affordable home to rent, but when he finally got the keys to the house, he found something totally different.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 12:23 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
A Springfield, Illinois, man accused of carjacking and sexually assaulting an elderly Adams County woman is heading to trial.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 5:13 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Bradley S. Yohn, 34, was set to represent himself at trial on June 21, when he asked for an attorney moments before prospective jurors entered the room.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 6:22 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Quincy Park Band Director Keith Wiemelt died following a single vehicle car crash on Monday night.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 6:51 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Kala Breder says she knows firsthand just how important blood donations can be.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 6:42 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Chariton Valley officials said their crews are still in the process of connecting 300 to 500 rural homes across Marion County.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
The community of Taylor, Missouri, now has a new way to alert it’s residents in case of an emergency.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 5:05 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
COVID forced a three year cancellation of the Nauvoo and British Pageants, making Tuesday night’s opening show the first performance since 2019.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 3:45 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
You may soon notice fewer ‘help wanted’ signs around southeast Iowa.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 3:22 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Triple A estimates a record 42 million Americans drove over 50 miles to their destinations over the long weekend.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 7:27 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
James Vincent ‘Vince’ Dreier, age 44, of Mystic, CT, formerly of Quincy, died on June 29, 2022 in his home in Mystic, CT. Services are in care of Duker & Haugh Funeral Home.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 6:52 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
With so many hitting the road this weekend, authorities are warning drivers to be careful.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 4:30 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Missouri State Highway troopers said it happened on U.S. 36 just west of Monroe City, Missouri, around 10:58 p.m.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 5:36 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Adams County election officials say with so much going on at the national level they are expecting people will want to get out and make their voices heard.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 6:19 AM CDT
|By Jessica Beaver and Blake Sammann
Police said it happened at 1401 South 24th Street around midnight.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 5:27 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Those at Quanada say sexual assault survivors are better protected after Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker signed two measures into law Thursday.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 7:18 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Severe storms rolled through the Tri-States overnight Thursday into Friday morning, downing power lines, uprooting trees and dumping rain.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 8:56 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
There is a chance for your middle through high school athletes to have their physical done for free this summer.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 8:22 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Staff at Buff City Soap’s new Quincy location say their grand opening should be a busy one.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 6:43 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Members of the Quincy Police Department, Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police also had lunch with 10 of the athletes.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 7:03 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
With a heat wave moving into the Tri-States, local garden experts are weighing in on how you can keep your home green.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 4:18 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
If you’re planning to vote in Iowa’s primary election Tuesday, those at the Lee County auditor’s office said they have some reminders.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 7:41 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Now that teenagers are out of school for the summer, police say they need to be careful when they’re out on the roads.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 3:56 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Congresswoman Mary Miller stopped in the Tri-States on Friday, touring John Wood Community College’s Workforce Development Center in Quincy.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 3:47 PM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Officials said it can house up to four people and give them immediate access to help for up to 24 hours as nurses and staff on site can connect clients with specialized care, medication and psychiatric help.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 8:23 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
The nationwide formula shortage is affecting different parts of the Tri-States in different ways.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 6:17 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann and Ryan Hill
Quincy firefighters said they got on scene at 607 5th Street just after 4:00 a.m..
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 7:31 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Send your birthday and anniversary wishes, along with how to pronounce names, to birthdays@wgem.com.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 7:27 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
Send your birthday and anniversary wishes, along with how to pronounce names, to birthdays@wgem.com.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 5:19 AM CDT
|By Blake Sammann
The Adams County Sheriff’s Department says an elderly Payson resident died after a single-vehicle crash Thursday evening.
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