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Knox County Deputy Nicholas "Nick" Weist died April 29, 2022, in the line of duty.

A stretch of Highway 150 from Galesburg to Alpha was renamed Saturday in honor of a Knox County Sheriff’s deputy who made the ultimate sacrifice in April 2022. The section of the highway honors Deputy Nicholas Weist, who died on April 29, 202, when he was allegedly hit and killed by Daylon Richardson. Richardson has […]

State Senators Mike Halpin and Neil Anderson, along with Representative Dan Swanson, are honoring the life of Deputy Sheriff Nick Weist – who died in the line of duty – by passing a measure to memorialize parts of a Galesburg highway. "Honoring the life of Deputy Nick Weist is a way to show our gratitude and respect for his sacrifice," said Senator Halpin (D-Rock Island). "This memorial highway will serve as a constant reminder that speaks to his selflessness, and demonstrates we will not forget his sacrifice in serving and protecting the community." Knox County Deputy ...

The annual Illinois Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor law enforcement officers killed in Illinois in the line of duty, including 12 who died in late 2021 and during 2022, was held Thursday, May 4 at the Illinois Peace Officer Memorial sculpture on the Illinois State Capitol grounds in Springfield, according to a news release. […]

Memorial held for Knox County Deputy killed in the line of duty one year ago