Eight independent films in the final stages of editing have been selected for the U.S. in Progress co-production forum at Tauron American Film Festiva...

About two dozen students started attending Wings Academy in September, but until it opened, they had to travel up to an hour to get the same services.

45th Annual Hardcore 5K "Run Your Ice Off" Set for New Year's Eve in Kewanee Get ready to run your ice off! The 45th Annual Hardcore 5K is quickly approaching, bringing another year of New Year's Eve running, friendly competition, and community tradition to Kewanee. [...]

Volunteers Needed as Windmont Park Lighting Preparations Get Underway Preparations are getting underway for one of Kewanee's favorite holiday traditions as volunteers begin decorating Windmont Park for the annual Windmont Park Lighting display. Volunteers begin gathering around 8:30 AM and work until approximately 2:30 PM [...]

October 26, 2026, through November 1, 2026 October 26 Officer was dispatched to a residence on NW 2 nd Ave for a 9-1-1 open line call. It was determined to be a medical call. Officer assisted Stark Co Medic with a fall victim. Officer was [...]

Search Warrant Leads to Six Arrests Following Drug Investigation in Kewanee A search warrant executed at a Kewanee residence has resulted in six arrests following an investigation into methamphetamine-related activity. According to a press release from the Kewanee Police Department, officers with the department's Street [...]

Galva Mayor Volker Discusses City Business, Community Programs, and Fall Cleanup Galva Mayor Rich Volkert joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss several topics from the Galva City Council's recent meeting, along with community initiatives and ongoing projects. During the interview, Mayor Volkert highlighted the city's [...]

Kewanee Elks #724 Announces October Teens of the Month The Kewanee Elks Lodge #724 is pleased to announce Alexis Wilson and Jackson Nanninga as its October Teens of the Month. Both students are seniors at Annawan High School and have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, [...]

Henry County Sees 55% Voter Turnout in November 3rd General Election Henry County voters turned out in steady numbers for the November 3, 2026, General Election, with unofficial results showing that 55% of registered voters cast ballots. According to the Henry County voting summary, 19,475 [...]

November 03, 2026 • 01:06:22 - Community Contact at 600 BLK of N Main St (Handled By Officer) • 02:27:04 - Escort at 400 BLK of E 3rd St (Handled By Officer) • 03:04:40 - Disturbance - Noise at 200 BLK of S Park St [...]