The Illinois and Iowa Departments of Transportations have chosen an alternative to replacing the I-80 Mississippi River bridge that requires demolition of the existing bridge. The chosen alignment necessitates the demolition of the existing I-80 bridge (between LeClaire and Rapids City), “dealing a significant setback to the Bison Bridge Foundation’s mission of transforming the bridge into a pedestrian crossing and public space,” according to a Wednesday release from the foundation and its leader, Chad Pregracke.

Country queen Dolly Parton was involved in what she called a “fender-bender” on Monday after the SUV she was traveling in was hit by another vehicle. Parton was in the passenger’s seat when the driver of the other vehicle failed to yield causing the cars to collide, according to Nashville police. The legendary singer tweeted about the accident soon after she arrived home. I was in a fender bender this morning here in Nashville, but I am all good… Just a little tired and sore.

Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 147,004 deer during all 2021-2022 archery and firearm seasons that concluded Jan. 16. The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest for all seasons of 162,752 deer in 2020-2021. During the 2021-2022 deer seasons, hunters took 43.75% does and 56.25% males. Archery: Archery deer hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 67,637 deer during the season that began Oct.

Some very fortunate fans got the star-sighting of their young lives over the weekend. Luke Bryan, out for a run, passed the girls on the beach during the Independence Day holiday — and he was shirtless. One lucky lady managed to control her swooning enough to snap a photo as the country superstar ran past, while another couple of girls summoned the courage to ask for a selfie with the singer, both of which ended up on Twitter shortly after the run-in.

TV producer Helmut Huber has died. The news of the death was confirmed by PEOPLE. Learn about his first wife, net worth, and cause of his death in the article below. Keep reading to learn more. Helmut Huber Cause Of Death Helmut Huber died peacefully on 28 March 2022. The death was confirmed by PEOPLE. A representative of the family spoke to the outlet and shared, “A family man, he was a loyal friend, and loved them deeply.