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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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Increase in demand: Macomb food pantry serving all-time high number of local families

Increase in demand: Macomb food pantry serving all-time high number of local families

New Macomb store showcases local small businesses in one storefront

New Macomb store showcases local small businesses in one storefront

McDonough County deputy coroner ‘forced into resignation’ by sheriff

McDonough County deputy coroner ‘forced into resignation’ by sheriff

Hannibal Veterans Day Parade moves route up a couple blocks

Hannibal Veterans Day Parade moves route up a couple blocks

Quincy partners with CodeRED for early testing of emergency notification system

Quincy partners with CodeRED for early testing of emergency notification system

Unity students and community members honor Adams County veterans

Unity students and community members honor Adams County veterans

WGEM to stream Quincy Veteran’s Parade

WGEM to stream Quincy Veteran’s Parade

Car crashes into Quincy jewelry store, 1 person sent to hospital

Car crashes into Quincy jewelry store, 1 person sent to hospital

Hannibal voters approve public safety tax

Hannibal voters approve public safety tax

Hannibal voters pass Prop M

Hannibal voters pass Prop M

Energy assistance program still funded amid shutdown

Energy assistance program still funded amid shutdown

Boil order remains in effect for all Quincy residents

Boil order remains in effect for all Quincy residents

Potential major cuts coming to Pike County Ambulance Service

Potential major cuts coming to Pike County Ambulance Service

Hannibal Regional Hospital honors National Diabetes Awareness Month hosting educational fair

Hannibal Regional Hospital honors National Diabetes Awareness Month hosting educational fair

Local high school student helps feed people in need

Local high school student helps feed people in need

New mural showcases McDonough County’s role in the Underground Railroad

New mural showcases McDonough County’s role in the Underground Railroad

Quincy Regional Airport celebrates completion of $35 million runway rebuild

Quincy Regional Airport celebrates completion of $35 million runway rebuild

‘We’re all just lost’: Macomb family asks for community support after losing everything in fire

‘We’re all just lost’: Macomb family asks for community support after losing everything in fire

‘Nobody should have to bury their child’: Missouri at risk of surpassing 2024 road fatalities

‘Nobody should have to bury their child’: Missouri at risk of surpassing 2024 road fatalities

Missouri schools improve in yearly performance scores

Missouri schools improve in yearly performance scores

Pickleball fever goes indoors: New Quincy club to open with sneak peek

Pickleball fever goes indoors: New Quincy club to open with sneak peek

Winter prep: Essential tips to keep your home warm and safe

Winter prep: Essential tips to keep your home warm and safe

JWCC hosts Illinois Tri-State Regional College Fair

JWCC hosts Illinois Tri-State Regional College Fair

Auto shops see increase in car

Auto shops see increase in car

Local swine production facilities ensuring biosecurity

Local swine production facilities ensuring biosecurity

Adams County Bicentennial Commission visits 5th grade class

Adams County Bicentennial Commission visits 5th grade class

Quincy Housing Task Force focusing on community marketing

Quincy Housing Task Force focusing on community marketing

Mobile legal aid van makes its way to Quincy

Mobile legal aid van makes its way to Quincy

Winter preparations for next year’s farming season

Winter preparations for next year’s farming season

Missouri Attorney General defends new congressional map in multiple courts

Missouri Attorney General defends new congressional map in multiple courts