Blake Sammann
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Blake Sammann is the Weekend Anchor at WGEM News.
Blake joined WGEM News in 2019. 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.
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Fort Madison mayor Matt Mohrfeld said crews are putting the finishing touches on the terminal, installing locks, and putting in and polishing windows and countertops.
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There’s a new sign on the west side of Fort Madison as the sign that once read Lodi Center now reads The Plaza at Fort Madison.
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Possible development at the property that's home to the former Shopko building can now move forward after Monday night’s city council meeting.
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Throughout the week, a different mascot will ring a bell at either the Hy-Vee Broadway or County Market on 24th Street and try to raise the most money.
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For Home & Her co-owner Chris Taylor said due to its proximity to Thanksgiving, the timing of the event works to the advantage of small businesses.
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Local residents say they’re relieved now that the Quincy city council has set aside almost $1 million to deal with what they call one of the worst streets in the entire city.
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The council approved a $42,303 proposal from the Springfield contractor Crawford, Murphy and Tilly to finish their design plans for a roundabout at the intersection of 48th and State streets.
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Officials said the results of the project are expected to triple the number of metastatic colorectal cancer patients getting biomarker testing over the next two years at the Blessing Cancer Center.
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Hull Fire Chief Sam Reed said Sunday afternoon that authorities were still investigating exactly how many fires the man started.
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The four-block stretch between 6th and 10th Streets has been closed since April while crews rehab the road.
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Empowering Families will hold three meetings over the next three days to share their strategic child abuse prevention plan with county residents.
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A group dedicated to building tiny homes for homeless veterans has severed ties with its founders amid an Illinois State Police investigation.
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Cleanup was underway Sunday after a train derailed in Lee County.
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Adams County Sheriff’s deputies have identified the victim of a fatal mail truck rollover crash Saturday night.
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Missouri is working to get its state-wide prescription drug monitoring program off the ground.
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Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said the city’s “Quincy’s Calling” campaign is already seeing some success.
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The Adams County Sheriff's Office is looking to connect to community members on Facebook and is launching a new safety campaign.
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The Quincy City Council allocated more funding to the fire department at their meeting Monday night.
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With the Early Tin Dusters back in Quincy for their annual Color Run, Quincy businesses say they've missed the action and excitement the crowds of car enthusiasts bring.
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Residents in Blandinsville, Illinois came together Saturday evening to raise $7,026 to send local veterans on the Honor Flight.
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Fort Madison crews shut down Business 61 between 6th and 10 Street Monday afternoon as the city began the second phase of their multi-million dollar project to revitalize the road.
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Fort Madison is deciding whether to move forward with plans to make an upgrade to a busy thoroughfare at Tuesday’s city council meeting.