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QUINCY (WGEM) - The 16th annual “Strike Out Breast Cancer” took place Friday at Tangerine Bowl. The event was started in 2010 to help low-income women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The bowling event raises money to help with transportation and other things insurance may not cover. “This event’s been going on for 16 years. It started as a way to help some friends out, some low-income women who had health care issues, insurance issues.

CENTER, Mo. (WGEM) - Residents of Center, Missouri, held a ceremony Friday recognizing their town as the first ‘Purple Heart City’ in Ralls County. To be declared a Purple Heart City, a mayor or city council must deliver an official proclamation of its commitment to honoring local military members that were wounded or killed in combat.

QUINCY (WGEM) - The traffic lights at 6th and Broadway in Quincy are currently out of service due to a crash earlier this evening. A black Volkswagen hit a control box near Quincy Police Department Headquarters, knocking out the lights. Police are out directing traffic in the area. It’s unknown when the lights will be restored. Lieutenant Jeff Nevin said they are still looking for the person who was driving the car. No injuries were reported. Copyright 2025 WGEM. All rights reserved.