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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GovernmentTechnically, Davenport's temporary flood barrier failed because of a lack of friction, and the force of the Mississippi River overcame its weight. A new…
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GovernmentDuring this year's record-breaking flood, the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative is promoting solutions to deal with the increased frequency…
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GovernmentPeople who live and work along East 2nd Street in downtown Davenport are dealing with high water in their buildings after Tuesday afternoon's levee…
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Fellow passengers will thank you for double-checking your carry-on bag and leaving knives, guns, and pepper spray at home. This morning at the Quad City…
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GovernmentFlooding on the Mississippi River is causing another delay in building the new, I-74 bridge.Michelle O'Neill reports Iowa DOT Planner Sam Shea says the…
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EnvironmentIf you thought your car was dirtier after it rained Thursday, you're right.Michelle O'Neill talked with a scientist to find out why.A National Weather…
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Government(This story was broadcast on 4/8/2019. See below for an update.)Some people who live near I-74 and 7th Avenue are having trouble sleeping because of work…
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It's a little too cold for boating, fishing, paddling, and rowing on the Mississippi River.But Michelle O'Neill reports the Coast Guard is working with…
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GovernmentLocal employees of the Corps of Engineers are ready to help hold back the rising Mississippi River. And they've already been very busy during this wet,…
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GovernmentThe Rock Island Arsenal Garrison is no longer picking up trash from homes on the island.Michelle O'Neill reports that's because the garrison hired the…