Ryan Hill
Multimedia Journalist
Quincy, Illinois
Ryan Hill is a Multimedia Journalist for WGEM News.
Prior to joining WGEM News, Ryan worked at Idaho radio station KUOI, Northwest Public Broadcasting in Pullman, Washington, and Inland Northwest Broadcasting.
Ryan was born in Boise, Idaho, and got his degree in History and Broadcast Journalism at the University of Idaho.
When he’s not working, Ryan enjoys working out, playing video games, writing and reading books.
After December 4, those looking to get a CDL in Missouri will see some new things on their test.
Illinois officials said the creation of a new state agency that focuses early childhood programs and funding will improve conditions for providers and parents.
While cold and flu season is still months away, a new Missouri law looks to control the spread of common illnesses.
New rules in Missouri will help some professionals in medicine fast track their licensing process. That comes after Governor Parson signed a bill last week to attract more doctors and medical experts to the state.
Missouri is the last state in the nation to put such a system in place.
The law requires insurance companies to fully cover the costs for follow up exams for breast cancer patients.
Illinois HB 2245 would establish a 24/7 vehicle hotline to help provide police information on a car which has been hijacked or used in a violent crime.
Students looking to save time and money by credits by transferring community college credits to colleges just got a little easier for them.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that one person is dead after a train derailment on Sunday between Madison, Mo. and Holliday Mo.
The CDC reports over 100,000 Americans died of a drug overdose in 2022, with fentanyl being a factor in 67% of those.
For districts suffering from a teacher shortage, the State of Missouri allows retired teachers to teach full time up to two years, while retaining their retirement benefits.
Teachers across Missouri could get a raise if a bill becomes a law.
A local doctor says they are seeing more cases of strep throat, especially in those age 40 to 60.
Local economic officials in Hannibal said the area is experiencing a drastic childcare need as the demand rises.
Those at the Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri say human trafficking is a difficult crime to combat.
According to one study, between 2003 and 2017, the suicide rate among rural Missourians grew by 78 percent.
With schools across Missouri struggling to fill teaching open positions, the state is making it easier for people to get into the field.
Water supply disruption can not only be a inconvenience for you but can be dangerous as deadly diseases like Legionnaire's can form under certain conditions.
A bill that has passed both chambers of the Illinois legislature would give teachers and other school employees time off to take care of their mental health.
Right now if students owe their school money, they aren’t able to access their transcripts, but that could change.
