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Reality shows are often at the top of the list when it comes to being accused of being fake. However, shows like Deadliest Catch remind us that sometimes the stakes are high, with the show having exposed its cast members to real danger a couple of times before. One of the scariest implications of being on the show we’ve seen so far was when Chris Scambler, who worked the Wizard for just a short period, realized his lack of boat experience could have almost killed him. [Read More]

The Laurel Kiwanis Club awards scholarships to high school seniors across the Jones County each year. This year’s recipients were Zoe Vanderslice, Fletcher Horne and Chloe Mouannes from Laurel Christian High School; Brittney Crews, Marlee Pierce, Lindsey Cole and Emma Miller from West Jones High School; Caitlyn Amerson, Kylee Hicks, Shelby Stockman and Kayla Hamil from South Jones High School; Amiah White and Xavier Washington from Laurel High School; Katherine Smith, Jacob Golobay and Brinna Kate Moss from Northeast Jones High School; and homeschooled students Maria Santos and Lillyann Bond. [Read More]

EntertainmentBy Rushali Kapali | On: August 04, 2022Marriage is incredibly difficult to sustain in the entertainment industry. However, American actor, director, and producer, Carl Anthony Payne II, came close to proving that his marriage would survive forever until his wife decided to file for divorce. Did his acting career trigger the dissolution of his marriage? Let's find out. Is Carl Anthony Payne II Still Married to His Wife?Carl has been married to African-American media personality Melika Payne since 1992. [Read More]

EntertainmentBy LRU Writer | On: September 11, 2019Luna Blaise is among the leading artists, who are pushing the boundary through their performance. The actress showed no hesitation in portraying a gay character named Nicole and received wide acclaims for her acting. The TV show Fresh Off The Boat, which first aired on ABC network, showcased Nicole's journey at coming in terms with her sexuality. The role raised some concerns among her, who believed the actress was a lesbian in real life. [Read More]

Moline to purchase land from I-74 River Bridge project 2 months ago ‘Pretty impressive’: First No. 1 seed for Hawkeyes … 14 hours ago Our Quad Cities News Update for March 18 3 hours ago Check out egg-cellent family fun with Rock Island … 3 weeks ago Spring Weather 2024 15 sec EGV 3 weeks ago 03 16 2024 Grand Parade in Rock Island, Davenport 2 days ago Linada Movies Corrected Video 3 days ago 03 15 2024 Galesburg farmer goes to Washington D. [Read More]

It isn’t everything, but a sense of humor sure can go a long way in a relationship, and that can be said for the following couples, who have made sure to keep things funny through it all. From Chrissy Teigen and John Legend to Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, these famous pairs try not to take themselves too seriously — and it shows by all of the laughs they showcase on their Instagram. [Read More]

Though he has been the face of CNN for more than 20 years, there may be some surprising things about Anderson Cooper that you do not know. The broadcaster’s talents aren’t just limited to his work on TV.  Anderson was born in 1967 to parents Wyatt Emory Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt. His father was a screenwriter and actor while his mother was an artist and fashion designer and a part of the famous Vanderbilt family. [Read More]

A record-breaking 78 million viewers tuned in to see David Janssen’s Dr. Richard Kimble catch the one-armed man who killed his wife in The Fugitive’s 1967 series finale. But in real life, one thing always eluded David: lasting happiness. After his parents divorced when he was 4, David was left by his mother, a former Ziegfeld Follies showgirl, at L.A.’s McKinley Home for Boys for three years. “Many times, his mother would call and say, ‘I’m picking you up,’ and she just wouldn’t show,’” friend Mike Phelps, co-author of David Janssen: My Fugitive, tells Closer Weekly in the magazine’s latest issue, on newsstands now. [Read More]

The Jo Daviess County Sheriff announced two were arrested after an investigation into methamphetamine distribution in the Jo Daviess County area. As part of the investigation, on Saturday just before 6 p.m., a search warrant was executed at the home located at 703 Young Street in Galena. Following the search, Mark A. Herrick, 53, of Galena, and Alysha M. Hobbs, 25, of Fulton, were arrested. Herrick was charged with: Unlawful use of property (Class 2 felony)Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony)Unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 3 felony)Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony)Criminal fortification of a residence (Class 3 felony)Unlawful possession of hypodermic syringe/needle (Class A misdemeanor)Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor) Hobbs was charged with: [Read More]

Discover all things spooky in a new book by Chicago-based writer Selena Fragassi. Adapted from Ghosts of the Treasure Coast by history buffs and longtime locals Patrick and Patricia Mesmer, Fragassi’s The Ghostly Tales of the Treasure Coast takes readers through a series of haunted secrets and ghoulish fun pulled right from local history. Tales range from ghostly appearances and unexplained knocking at Sunrise Theatre to a family’s misfortunes at Fort Pierce’s Boston House (named after the city’s famed Boston Avenue). [Read More]