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‘Most Smiley Dog’ Finds Furever Home After 94 Days at Rockford Shelter
A dog at a Rockford animal shelter got adopted and her "going home" photo is the most precious thing you'll see all week. Every day is another chance for animals to get adopted. For Twila, it took 94 days at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary to find her "furever home". 'Most...
Hard Rock Casino announces 3rd and final opening weekend concert
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Hard Rock Casino Rockford has announced the third performer who will join Joan Jett and Brad Paisley on the casino’s opening weekend. Akon will take the stage on Friday, August 30th at the casino’s venue, Hard Rock Live. The singer became known for his single “Locked Up” in 2004, and collaborations […]
Rockford authorities to ‘address illegal ATV usage’ on Tuesday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford authorities say they will “address illegal ATV and off-road vehicle usage” at a briefing on Tuesday. “These vehicles are being operated in a manner that jeopardizes public safety, violates local ordinances, and poses a threat to residents and property,” a city spokesperson said Monday morning. Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd […]
Woman, two teens injured after head-on collision on Route 2 in Byron
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO) — A woman and two teen girls were injured after another driver caused a head-on collision while trying to pass a car in a no-passing zone along Illinois Route 2 in Byron on Saturday. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Anthony Anderson, 64, of Rockford, was piloting his Nissan Sentra northbound […]
Warhawk Almanac: UW-Rock County Mascot Controversy
Please be aware this post contains content considered harmful, offensive, and inappropriate in contemporary settings. The University Libraries strive to create an accessible, welcoming, and accountable understanding of the historic record. Founded in 1966, the University of Wisconsin-Rock County (now a satellite campus of UW-Whitewater) originally adopted the “Rebels” as...
First Alert Weather: Storms continue on Tuesday, but not as widespread
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Storms will continue to pass through during the morning commute. No severe weather is expected, but a few downpours will be possible. Best chance for rain Tuesday morning will be if you live either south of Highway 29 or east of I-39. Rainfall will mostly cease later in the morning hours before more storms flare up during the afternoon.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin visit MATC after Wisconsin named US regional tech hub
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Governor Tony Evers and Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Milwaukee Area Technical College Monday in celebration of Wisconsin being named a US regional tech hub earlier this month. This designation allows for $49 million to help grow the medicine and biohealth sector and increase jobs across the...
Longest dry stretch in months ends this week
Sunday saw a few downpours in parts of southeast Wisconsin. While the showers and storms were few and far between, they were very efficient rain makers with those that seeing them picking up 1-2" of rain in just an hour or so. But Milwaukee did not see any of the...
One dead, nine injured in mass shooting at Milwaukee’s Dineen Park
MILWAUKEE – A 17-year-old girl is dead and nine other teenagers are injured after a shooting early Monday morning in Milwaukee’s Dineen Park. The shooting around 12:30am followed a fight that broke out after what’s being called an “impromptu car party” in the park on the city’s northwest side.
Why are multiple car washes coming to the Loves Park area? Here’s what’s behind business trend
LOVES PARK — Mark Hawkinson on Friday cleaned up his truck at what is still — and only for a short while longer — the newest car wash business in the city. About 3 miles east of Tommy’s Express, which opened in February 2023, is a new Mister Car Wash on Riverside Boulevard that’s nearly complete. Head 2 miles northwest and you’ll find a Champion Xpress Car Wash under construction on North Second Street. Or if you went 4 miles north up Forest Hills Road you’d find the future plot of Club Car Wash on the Rockford Speedway site. About 3 miles north on North Alpine Road in Machesney Park is another Mister Car Wash.
What does Biden's sudden exit mean for Wisconsin voters?
I'm Steve Martinez and this is the Daily Briefing newsletter by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sign up here to get it sent to your inbox each morning. The humidity returns Tuesday with highs around 80 and a chance for a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Temperatures cool Wednesday with partly cloudy skies.
WARM, BUT NOT HUMID TODAY... STORMS LIKELY TOMORROW
Our Monday is going to be warmer, with inland high temperatures in the low to middle 80s. Despite those toasty temperatures, it really won’t be all that humid for this time of year. However, a south-southwest breeze will start pulling in more moisture tonight. Look for more of a muggy feel to your Tuesday.
Storms Expected in Eastern Wisconsin: Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Ahead
Green Bay, WI – Eastern Wisconsin is set to experience a dynamic weather pattern today, starting with mostly sunny conditions in the morning, transitioning to increasing clouds and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. The National Weather Service in Green Bay reports that north-central Wisconsin will see the strongest storms,...
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