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Neighborhood on edge after Rockford shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Sunday drive into work for Thomas Rimkus, a property maintenance manager, featured police tape and investigators near the 4500 block of Governor’s Drive, Rockford. “I didn’t expect to see something like this on a Sunday morning,” says Thomas. “Of course I would have rather...
Janesville man charged after deadly car crash
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WIFR) - A 32-year-old man is arrested after a car crash in Janesville leaves two people dead, police say. Koty Diaz is charged with two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle, two counts of operating after revocation causing death and operating under the influence of an intoxicant second offense.
Motorcyclist has life-threatening injuries after car crash in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Around midnight August 18, police say there was a crash between a motorcycle and a car at Whitman St. and Church St. in Rockford. According to police, the man driving the motorcycle has life-threatening injuries. Rockford police shared that the two-vehicle accident closed all lanes of...
Wife of missing Roscoe man asks for support in finding her husband
ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) — The wife of a missing Roscoe man asked the community for support in finding her husband after his disappearance Monday evening. “If he happens to see this on TV, [I hope] that he tells somebody to call the police, we miss him and want him to come home,” said Cindy Wierschke. […]
Police: Pre-teen boy sustains injuries after truck crash incident
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A Winnebago Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant says a pre-teen male sustained non-life-threatening injuries. On Friday evening, authorities responded to the intersection of Harlem Road and North Second Street for a truck crash. Images reveal there is a bike that looks to be under the truck. This is a developing story.
Three hurt after crash at Whitman and Court streets intersection
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Three people are hurt after a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Whitman and Court streets. A little before 8 p.m. Friday night, first responders found three vehicles at the intersection. According to the Rockford Fire Department, three adults were taken to nearby hospitals after the crash. Their injuries are unknown.
Warehouse Steak and Stein Restaurant in Roscoe Village damaged by Thursday fire
COSHOCTON − The Coshocton Fire Department reported a smoker fire at 12:35 p.m. Thursday at the Warehouse Steak and Stein Restaurant, 400 N. Whitewoman St. Chief Rusty Dreher in a press release said fire personnel arrived to find a working fire in a kitchen area of the basement. The blaze extended out...
Bikers ride through a couple of counties for the Back the Blue Motorcycle Rally
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A little rain did not stop hundreds of bikers from setting out on a police-escorted ride through Winnebago and Ogle County on Saturday. Law enforcement and supporters gathered at Crazy Times Pub and Grub for the start of the Back the Blue Motorcycle Rally. Retired Rockford Police Officer John Eau […]
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Takes Action Against Drunk Driving
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is spearheading a critical traffic safety campaign to curb impaired driving and other risky behaviors on the road. Sheriff Launches Traffic Safety Campaign to Combat Hazardous Driving. Running from August 16 through the early morning of September 3, including Labor Day weekend, this high-visibility...
Local first responders get a place to work together during major emergencies
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WTVO) — There is now a space for first responders from across the Stateline to work together in case of a major emergency. Local leaders cut the ribbon on the new unified command center on Friday. It is located inside Cherry Valley’s village hall. Multiple agencies from Winnebago and Boone Counties can […]
Rock County Sheriff’s Office lifts slow-no-wake on rest of Rock River
JANESVILLE — The slow-no-wake speed restriction has been lifted for the entire length of the Rock River in Rock County, per an announcement from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office Saturday. In that announcement, Sgt. Shawn Natter, the Recreational Safety Bureau supervisor, said the water level for the river in Afton was at 6.47 feet. The water level was at 6.19 feet at midnight Sunday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. According to county ordinance, a slow-no-wake restriction for the river between the Indianford Dam south to the WBR Townline Road bridge is to be put in place when the water level is at 6.50 or higher. The county had already lifted restrictions from Lake Koshkonong to the Indianford Dam and from the WBR Townline Road bridge to the state line.
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