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Illinois, Iowa Preparing for Dangerous Storms and a Lot of Rain
It's been a while since we've had rain, but that's about to change over the next 48 hours. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the Rockford region could get severe storms late Wednesday night (8/14) that could continue through the start of the weekend. Storms and...
Guilford Vikings poised for bounce back season
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Vikings are gearing up for year four under Head Coach Tony Capriotti. While every season is different, the expectations of Guilford football remains the same. “I think the identity of any good team is always through the trenches and branches out,” the fourth year head...
Belvidere North football reloads in 2024
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Belvidere North’s football program isn’t looking to take any steps back from last years 9-3 finish. As a matter of fact, they’re ready to reload. The Blue Thunder finished in third place in the NIC-10, added by a solid run in the playoffs. Belvidere North may have lost a few seniors from last year’s team, but the graduates ensured to leave a lasting blueprint for the program.
Belvidere distribution center gives away upwards of 10K diapers to parents in need
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — The Belvidere Baby Bank gave away thousands of diapers to families in the community and surrounding areas on Wednesday. “It’s nice to know that there’s someone out for underprivileged families,” said Parent Stan Moffitt. The Baby Bank has had multiple months of in a row that they were able to supply […]
TinCaps comeback attempt falls short against Dragons
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The TinCaps finally pushed two runs across in the bottom of the ninth to avoid the shutout, but it wasn’t enough as Fort Wayne fell to the Dayton Dragons by a score of 5-2 on Wednesday night at Parkview Field. The TinCaps managed just five hits in the game, with […]
Summer Fun Box of Questions
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — We’re back with another GDS Box of Questions and tonight we’re going around Rockford to get to know some Rockfordians a little bit more. We learned what movies people would like to be in, what characters they relate to, and even what color tongues they would like to have.
Winnebago hitting the reset button looking to shake off last year and make some strides
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — When you’re coming off a 1-8 season the best thing to do is to turn the page and start fresh. “I think you’ve just got to forget about it. It was last year and last year was last year, and you just hit the reset button,” said Winnebago head coach Mark […]
Milwaukee man warns others after being shot at during an attempted carjacking
MILWAUKEE (CBS58) - A Milwaukee man is warning others to be vigilant of their surroundings after being shot at during an attempted carjacking. Evan Muschinske was going through the intersection of 92nd and Center early Saturday morning around 2:30 a.m. when Muschinske noticed five kids approaching his vehicle. Muschinske says he started to drive away quickly and that’s when he heard the gunshots.
Packers Ruthlessly Cut Badgers Star For Second Time in Training Camp
The Green Bay Packers are playing a cruel game of "he loves me, he loves me not" with former Wisconsin Badgers standout Peter Bowden was cut for the second time in the last three weeks. After being released near the end of July, Bowden was re-signed just a week later....
Wisconsin man arrested after leading police on high-speed pursuit with abundance of illegal drugs in vehicle
MONONA, Wis. (WFRV) – A 29-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested on Monday night after leading police officers on a high-speed pursuit, all while having an abundance of drugs in his vehicle. According to a release, an officer with the Monona Police Department observed a vehicle that showed the registered...
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