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Grants to help Rockford-area restaurants handle high unemployment costs open for second round of funding
ROCKFORD — Local restaurants hurt by spikes in unemployment costs because of shutdowns during the pandemic can now apply for a second round of funding intended to help them handle the hit on their bottom line. The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau distributed 33 grants totaling $469,500 in...
Trained searchers called in to find missing Roscoe man
ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - The Roscoe Police Department expands its search for a missing 76-year-old man. Gilbert Wierschke was last seen leaving his home around 7:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in the 10000 block of Marblewing Lane. Police say Wierschke has Alzheimer’s disease and may be confused or disoriented. He was last seen wearing a blue Chicago Cubs T-shirt, jeans, black baseball cap, black tennis shoes and glasses.
Rockford man charged with unlawful use of a weapon, claims the handgun is a ‘family heirloom’
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Christopher Kaminsky, 48, for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. On August 13, around 7 p.m., Loves Park officers responded to a call claiming Kaminsky was at a business with a loaded firearm and pulled it out on a mechanic. Later, officials were informed the firearm was not […]
Fitchburg man gets 22 1/2 years in Beloit shooting that wounded man
A man guilty of shooting another man while scattering bullets around Beloit’s Colley Road in 2023 will serve 22-and-a-half years behind bars. Rock County Judge Ashley Morse handed a stiff sentence Wednesday — nearly the maximum punishment possible — for 28-year-old Phillip Fung Li of Fitchburg. Lee pleaded guilty of first degree reckless injury and first degree endangering safety in the shooting last August.
Janesville School Board approves new Title IX policy with LGBTQIA+, pregnancy protections
JANESVILLE — The Janesville School District has adopted a new Title IX policy that will protect students in the LGBTQIA+ community as well as people who are pregnant or have pregnancy- related conditions. The policy also lays out a process for complaints, investigations and determinations into allegations of sexual harassment and violence. The school board approved the policy Tuesday with no discussion. It will address any allegations made for incidents...
Get on the bus: District adds to bus driver roster after test-drive event
That’s how many bus driver vacancies exist in the Stoughton Area School District after its transportation team members hosted a “Test Drive a School Bus” event on Aug. 8 at the Stoughton High School parking lot to let people drive a school bus. The district filled three of the four open driver spots with test drivers from the event.
"Clear the Shelters" kicks off at the Dane County Humane Society
MADISON, Wis. -- The Dane County Humane Society is participating in the nationwide "Clear the Shelters" adoption event now through Sept. 10, and is asking for the public's help to find new homes for every available animal.
Brat Fest holds makeup “Brat-Tober” fest in September
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Rainy weather loomed over 2024′s annual Brat Fest this past Memorial Day Weekend, leaving many avid brat fans, sponsors, entertainers and charities craving more. Tim Metcalfe sat down with WMTV Tuesday to talk about the event to satisfy these cravings. The world’s largest Brat Fest...
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