Authorities say that on Thursday Justin R. Whipple, 38, jumped from the U.S. Route 67 bridge. He was arrested Monday in Rock Island.

Guests stand on a balcony overlooking the Rock Island Bridge walkway as they tour the bridge and its new construction additions on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas.

Built in 1905, the 702-foot Rock Island Bridge once carried livestock over the river as part of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway. It was decommissioned in the early 1970s.

Built in 1905, the 702-foot Rock Island Bridge once carried livestock over the river as part of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway. It was decommissioned in the early 1970s.

This historic railroad bridge — built in 1905 but out of service since the 70s — is being reimagined as a gathering space and entertainment hub, elevated 40 feet above the Kansas River ...

Construction on the bridge-turned-entertainment center that will sit over the Kaw on a former railroad line is 85% complete and was fully funded as of earlier this spring, its developer said. Mike ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The highly anticipated Rock Island Bridge entertainment area will not open until Spring. Developers first said the new coffee shops, bars, restaurants and event space ...

After hearing from numerous people who serve the homeless and poor in Rock Island, aldermen voted to postpone a resolution for a four-month moratorium on facilities that serve the underprivileged.

Illinois eyes new Interstate 80 bridge in Rock Island County. State plans to double spending on roads, bridges JOHN O'CONNOR AP Political Writer Oct 21, 2019 Oct 21, 2019Updated Oct 23, 2019 0 1 of 2 ...