Author: Nick Green

A 5-month-old baby girl has died after her mother tripped and fell while carrying her after ducking to avoid an aggressive swooping magpie. It happened in a park as mom Simone was holding baby Mia in a baby carrier. As she ducked to avoid the magpie flying toward her she tripped and fell causing fatal injuries to baby Mia. Dad Jacob called emergency services and she was rushed to the hospital but baby Mia died in an absolute tragic and sudden accident. Mia’s father Jacob said that his daughter “brought joy to everyone’s lives with her infectious smile, her pure innocence and her adorable…

It was the start of a brand new school year for Noah as he was entering the four grade at Steve Shore Elementary School. Sadly, the day was also a reminder that his father, Jason, is no longer around to walk Noah to his class on his big day. So to fill Officer Swanger’s shoes, his colleagues stepped in and escorted the little boy all the way to school. The officers had arrived in their uniforms just as Noah was preparing to leave home on Monday. These were the same officers who stayed in touch with Noah after Officer Swanger…

Four members of the same family lost their lives after one of them intentionally set their apartment on fire. At around 6 a.m. on Friday, August 6, first responders arrived at a Pennsylvania apartment that was completely engulfed in flames. By the time first responders arrived, the intentionally-set fire had already caused massive damage. Investigators believe that the fire was set by a 67-year-old grandfather named Jafar Afshar. The grandfather reportedly smothered the apartment with a flammable substance before finally starting the fire. Meanwhile, his 36-year-old son, Saeed, as well as his two grandchildren were fast asleep inside the house…

Davenport, IA – According to the health officials, this announcement applies to millions of Americans who are especially vulnerable because of organ transplants, certain cancers or other disorders. Officials say that this decision only applies to this high-risk group, which is about 3% of U.S. adults. According to the health officials, it’s harder for the COVID-19 vaccines to boost the immune system, when it’s suppressed by certain diseases or medications. Officials say that those people don’t always get the same protection as healthy people. Note that this is not an opening for booster doses for the general population.

Davenport, IA – According to the police officials, this unfortunate incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. Thursday. It happened in the southbound lane of 1000 N Marquette St. in Davenport. The man was was riding a skateboard when he was hit by a vehicle.  Police say the victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. The driver fled the scene. Please call the DPD at 563-326-6125 if you have any information about this incident. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Davenport, IA – According to the court documents, his name is Aaron Munn and he demanded his right to a speedy trial. The 29-year-old man is charged with second-degree arson, a Class C felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Officials say that the amount of damage to the car was over $750. A 34-year-old man is also charged with second-degree arson. His name is Kele Truman Jech-Jones and he has an arraignment on August 19.  This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.

Davenport, IA – According to the statement, this is part of the Seamless Summer Option funded by the USDA that will allow all students to eat for free every day. The officials have reported that students who choose virtual or online learning for the 2021-2022 school year will be eligible for free meals. Five breakfasts and five lunches will be available to pick up weekly from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesdays starting August 24. As we all know, the school district was able to offer free meals last year, and can now do so again thanks to pandemic relief…

Fifty-two-year-old Vicki from Georgia is on a cross-country swimming mission to honor her daughter, Grace, who died after a three-year battle with cancer. She has taken on the challenge of swimming in 14 open water charity events to honor the 14 years Grace lived on this earth. She is raising funds for cancer research through charity swims. When Grace was 11, she started experiencing pain in her knee and was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer that caused a large tumor in her left femur. She had to undergo a partial leg amputation but it did not dampen her athletic…