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Wisconsin Runs Away With a Win
Eduarqui Fernández was the pacesetter for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Wednesday night at ABC Supply Stadium. Fernández stole five of Wisconsin’s ten bases and scored three runs as he walked four times in the Rattlers 7-3 win over the Beloit Sky Carp. Wisconsin had four hits but took advantage of ten walks by Beloit pitchers and a strong start from Yujanyer Herrera, who moved his record to 6-1 on the season with the win on Wednesday.
Beloit Sky Carp's five-game winning streak snapped in loss to Timber Rattlers
BELOIT — Ten was the magic number for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Wednesday night. Not only was it the amount of walks the Timber Rattlers drew of the Beloit Sky Carp pitching staff, but it was the absurd amount of bases it stole in the nine-inning contest. It all accumulated in Wisconsin snapping the Sky Carp’s five-game winning streak in a 7-3 victory on in front of 1,146 at...
Walks, hit batters, critical wild pitch send Janesville to tournament loss vs. Milwaukee
After losing a game in which both teams’ defenses came up with spectacular plays — and their pitchers struggled to find the strike zone and, at critical times, their catchers’ mitts — Janesville faces an elimination game Thursday in an American Legion regional baseball tournament. Post 205 lost 5-1 to Milwaukee in nine innings Wednesday night at the Stateline YMCA Youth Sports Complex in Beloit. The local squad collected just...
Beloit Senior Legion Bandits roll past Racine 10-1 in regional play
BELOIT — When opportunity knocked on Wednesday night, the Beloit Senior Legion Bandits gladly answered. Beloit took advantage of an error, two walks and a hit batter to help surge ahead for a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning and put the game away for good in the sixth, a three-run inning that started with a trio of walks. And the Bandits moved to 2-0 in the...
Community responds to abandoned dogs in Belvidere
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Over 54 dogs were abandoned and rescued last week at Hammertime Unleashed Dog Park and community members stepped up to help those who are now responsible. After a local dog-walker mistook the dogs for foxes, Boone County Animal Services got a call from the Sheriff’s Department about the abandonment. It was […]
Hot time at the fair. Glassblowing demos, UW band add to the fun at the Rock County 4-H Fair
JANESVILLE — Molten glass and the high-energy UW Band turned up the heat at the Rock County 4-H Fair Wednesday, on an already steamy weather day. The band was the evening grandstand entertainment, sounds of the drum line and horn line echoing throughout the fairgrounds. Some fairgoers watched from grandstand seats while many more listened while enjoying funnel cakes, cream puffs and roasted corn, wandering through animals barns, playing carnival games and waiting in line for carnival rides. ...
Community Action discontinues programs at Merrill Community Center
About 30 kids and 20 seniors will have to find somewhere else to go after Community Action of Rock and Walworth Counties discontinues the programs it runs out of Merrill Community Center. Executive Director Marc Perry says the youth after school and summer programs and senior programming they provided are...
Deere and Company Begin Laying Off Salaried Employees
(Moline, IL) -- Deere and Company has begun laying off salaried employees. A statement from the company sent to WQAD News 8 does not specify the number of employees affected or the locations impacted. The company says a reduction in product demand and increased operational costs at John Deere have...
Ottawa Commissioner Says OSF's Enhanced Hospital Plan Is Still "Not Adequate"
An enhanced plan for a new hospital in Ottawa isn't enough to satisfy one major decision maker. Last week, OSF HealthCare announced plans to add eight additional medical/surgical beds and an additional procedure room to their proposed new hospital in Ottawa. At the same time OSF asked a state board to delay their permit application to give the city of Ottawa time to ponder their enhanced plan.
Court waits for suspect’s lab results in Rockford stabbing attacks case
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Christian Soto, the 22-year-old accused of murdering four people and injuring seven others, appears in a Winnebago County courtroom Wednesday over Zoom. Attorneys discussed blood and urine tests that look for any substances in Soto’s body at the time of the rampage. According to court documents,...
Rockford apartment fire causes $275,000 in damages
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – An apartment complex will require $275,000 in repairs after a fire broke out on Wednesday night. The Rockford Fire Department responded to the four-family complex at 2106 Auburn St. around 9 p.m. Firefighters found heavy smoke on the second floor and contained the flames to the unit where the fire started. […]
Voices of Inspiration food bank seeks community help for fundraising
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A local food pantry that serves thousands of people each year may be forced to close its current location if it can’t raise enough money soon. Voices of Inspiration has served Northwest Rockford since 2018 and Jeff West, a 2 year volunteer says they need people and money.
Rockford Needs Help To Save Parks From Disgusting Vandals
Several Rockford Park District parks have been destroyed by vandals this summer, and now the park district is asking for the community's help to stop the destruction. My brother works for the Rockford Park District and he recently told me that several parks throughout Rockford have been destroyed by vandals this summer. At first I thought he might have been exaggerating how terrible the damage is because he is mad, but then I saw these pictures and my temper started flaring too...
Ski Broncs show foiled again
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Wednesday’s Ski Broncs show at Shorewood Park has been canceled. The water ski team did not say exactly why tonight’s show was canceled, but most of this year’s performances have not happened due to high water levels on the Rock River. The Ski Broncs have only had two shows this year. […]
Walmart Celebrates Spicy Summer with New Hot Sauces
This summer, #BookTok is raving over spicy books. Walmart is celebrating the new obsession with steamy books with a Spicy Books Hot Sauce Set. To shop all your Spicy Summer needs, head to https://www.walmart.com/cp/spicy-summer/5385452.
Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum opens new ‘Body Shop’ exhibit
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Discovery Center is partnering with MercyHealth for their latest Body Shop exhibit. On July 23, the Discovery Center held the grand opening of its Body Shop exhibit. “We want kids to feel good about their bodies, we everyone to understand how their body works, and...
Final Act Revealed For Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s Opening Weekend
If the official opening of Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois wasn't exciting enough for ya, the 4 great days of concerts they've announced for opening weekend might just set you over the edge. The Countdown to Hard Rock Rockford is On!. Man, oh man, I'm not a gambler, but...
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