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About: WGEM entered the broadcasting field in 1947 with Quincy’s first commercial FM station. The following year, Quincy Newspapers, Inc. (QNI), purchased Quincy Broadcasting Company to operate WGEM, the Gem City’s second AM station.
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Blessing-Rieman students commit to care for the new school year

Blessing-Rieman students commit to care for the new school year

Abortion is back on the Missouri ballot, but this lawsuit aims to stop a vote

Abortion is back on the Missouri ballot, but this lawsuit aims to stop a vote

6th annual Grace and June’s Lemon Aid Stand for Good this Saturday

6th annual Grace and June’s Lemon Aid Stand for Good this Saturday

Fort Madison Fire Department and Lee County Sheriff’s Office partner to share river rescue resources

Fort Madison Fire Department and Lee County Sheriff’s Office partner to share river rescue resources

Macomb City Council to vote on business development district next week

Macomb City Council to vote on business development district next week

Macomb man found guilty, but mentally ill, of murdering cellmate

Macomb man found guilty, but mentally ill, of murdering cellmate

Woman accused of arson at South 8th Street house arraigned

Woman accused of arson at South 8th Street house arraigned

License plate recognition cameras now active in Macomb

License plate recognition cameras now active in Macomb

1 arrested after Marion County Courthouse, 8 other properties damaged in Hannibal overnight

1 arrested after Marion County Courthouse, 8 other properties damaged in Hannibal overnight

2 children killed, 17 other people injured in shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school

2 children killed, 17 other people injured in shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley leaves open possibility of 2028 run

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley leaves open possibility of 2028 run

Jury trial set for Quincy accused arsonist

Jury trial set for Quincy accused arsonist

Jury trial set for Quincy teen accused of discharging firearm

Jury trial set for Quincy teen accused of discharging firearm

Scammers pretending to be law enforcement target Adams County and surrounding area

Scammers pretending to be law enforcement target Adams County and surrounding area

Section of Riverside Cemetery road in Hannibal blacktopped

Section of Riverside Cemetery road in Hannibal blacktopped

Rising senior renting trend hits Quincy

Rising senior renting trend hits Quincy

Homeschool students in Missouri can now participate in public school sports without enrolling

Homeschool students in Missouri can now participate in public school sports without enrolling

‘Just please excuse our mess’: Hannibal Free Public Library installing new roof

‘Just please excuse our mess’: Hannibal Free Public Library installing new roof

Hula Bowls owner to run Hannibal area CEO 2025

Hula Bowls owner to run Hannibal area CEO 2025

In response to military deployment, Pritzker tells Trump: ‘Do not come to Chicago’

In response to military deployment, Pritzker tells Trump: ‘Do not come to Chicago’

Glow Row Fundraiser to return to Quincy next month

Glow Row Fundraiser to return to Quincy next month

Catfish Bend Casino, FunCity Resort to be acquired

Catfish Bend Casino, FunCity Resort to be acquired

Crews tear down Hannibal house after a morning fire

Crews tear down Hannibal house after a morning fire

Quincy City Council votes to continue grocery tax

Quincy City Council votes to continue grocery tax

Hannibal Police: Homeless man uses hairdryer and knife to harass individuals

Hannibal Police: Homeless man uses hairdryer and knife to harass individuals

New security cameras at Quincy Amtrak station following vehicle theft

New security cameras at Quincy Amtrak station following vehicle theft

Cemetery headstone restoration event coming to Fort Madison

Cemetery headstone restoration event coming to Fort Madison

Local officials expect to see an economic boost from the Tri

Local officials expect to see an economic boost from the Tri

5 injured, homes damaged in North County explosion; Red Cross opens shelter

5 injured, homes damaged in North County explosion; Red Cross opens shelter

How a local college helps its local community

How a local college helps its local community