WVIK News Focus
WVIK Newscasts
The WVIK Newsroom and reporters from partner stations in Illinois and Iowa produce WVIK News Focus stories.
These features are longer than regular stories and frequently broadcast during Morning Edition at 6:43, 7:43, and 8:43 a.m. and All Things Considered at 4:44 p.m.
Latest Episodes
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GovernmentAs the water rises and falls on the Mississippi River, Moline is helping a bridge contractor deal with the flooding.When the river is high, the current is…
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GovernmentThe Peoria County judge who dismissed the Rock Island County courthouse case on March 19th, 2019 based her decision on the plain language of state law.…
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GovernmentIf you think your homeowners insurance covers flooding, think again. As snow melts, rain falls, and rivers rise this spring, the Federal Emergency…
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GovernmentThe mayor of Moline wants to make sure downtown businesses continue to thrive during the most challenging period of bridge construction.Michelle O'Neill…
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In the spring of 2010, the Figge Art Museum in Davenport partnered with Deere and Company to showcase works from the company's art collection. Here's…
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This year, Augustana College students, teachers, and friends will celebrate Martin Luther and the effect he had on the protestant reformation.WVIK's…
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EconomyCameras and machine learning may eventually save farmers a lot of money on chemicals. They may even help prevent water pollution and reduce the need for…
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GovernmentA developer from Des Moines is taking a big risk on downtown Bettendorf by building new apartments on the site of an old motel. Demolition of the Twin…
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GovernmentTime is running out for the family of Trudy Appleby. And the Moline Police Department has released the name of the last person known to have been with her…
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Rock Island County Clerk, Karen Kinney, is waiting to find out what elected officials have learned about potential cyber-attacks on election systems in…