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Baxter and 11th intersection reopens after crash
NEW MILFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The intersection at Baxter Road and 11th Street reopens after a traffic accident early this morning. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office posted on X just before 7 a.m. that deputies were on the scene of the crash. Officials have not given out any details about the crash but did call […]
Flooding to blame for Rockford man’s death, coroner’s office says
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office releases the name of the Rockford man who died during a flash flooding event. Dean Gulbranson, 76, was pronounced dead just after 1 a.m. July 15. According to the coroner’s office, his cause of death is drowning, although toxicology tests are pending.
Multi-vehicle crash in DeKalb Co. sends 2 to hospital
DEKALB COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Two people are in the hospital after a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning near Waterman. Just after 4:30 a.m. July 16, DeKalb County deputies were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on State Route 23 and Watson Road. According to the sheriff’s office, one vehicle one veered out of their lane and hit two vehicles traveling southbound. The first vehicle hit the front-end of a second vehicle and clipped the the front right side of the third vehicle.
These 3 Rockford-area baseball players have raised their profile by starring this summer
Caden Considine is known mostly for football. He was the leading rusher and tackler this fall on a Byron team that was the most dominant state champion in Illinois history. He would like to play in college, like his Super Bowl champion dad did at Iowa. But, like his uncle,...
Stateline to be treated to perfect stretch of mid-July weather
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Cooler, more comfortable, and, most importantly, quieter weather has returned to the Stateline following a barrage of heat, humidity, severe storms, and flooding. Thankfully, we’re in for a rather lengthy break over the next several days. Sunshine will dominate Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with only a...
The buzz around Main Street Roscoe is getting louder
Residents of Roscoe and surrounding communities have been hearing a lot about changes and improvements coming to the Village. Incorporated in 1965, the Village of Roscoe is now home to almost 11,000 residents. But while nearby Rockford has successfully re-invented itself and become a destination for events and celebrations, Roscoe has pretty much remained the same.
Rockford man drowns in floodwater, loved ones celebrate his life
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Dean Gulbranson was trapped inside a pickup truck and pronounced dead after being swept into Keith Creek, and his loved ones are struggling with the loss. Gulbranson, 76, as described by those close to him, was a kind-hearted man who wore a smile on his face at all times. As a […]
Alderman: Vacant Rockford armory building hurts neighborhood, city
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – A Rockford alderman hopes someone will redevelop one of the city’s vacant national landmarks. “It’s getting more damaged,” said 11th Ward Ald. Isidro Barrios of the Illinois National Guard Armory Building at 605 N. Main St. Barrios said the 70,000 square-foot building is becoming an eyesore, bringing down property values while […]
Chic Communications shares how to manage online presence
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Our GDS Social Media expert Hope Linker Jobes from Chic Communications is back with us tonight to share how businesses can best manage their online presence. She says that search optimization is becoming huge, and businesses can leverage that to help them, adding that the...
Lena cleaning up storm damage after derecho
LENA, Ill. (WIFR) - Monday night’s derecho left fallen trees and a large amount of debris throughout the Village of Lena. Now, the community comes together to clean-up the damage left by the storm. The National Weather Service declares the high winds in Monday night’s storms were the result...
Cherry Valley to pick up fallen branches from storms
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - Following multiple days of severe weather, the Village of Cherry Valley says its Public Works Department will start picking up fallen tree branches. Pick-up begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 17 and continues through 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18. City officials say the service is...
Retired Cherry Valley Police K9 Stormy passes away
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WTVO) — Stormy, a beloved, Retired, Cherry Valley Police K9 has passed away. Stormy’s role in the force was to help relieve stress for officers and the community. Officials said she became known around the community for her gentle demeanor and compassionate spirit. Stormy joined the department in the fall of 2022 […]
All 40 Abandoned dogs at a Belvidere dog park have transferred to rescue shelters
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — All 40 abandoned dogs left at Hammertime Dog Park have been saved and transferred to rescue shelters. Wagging Hearts, North Central Maltese Rescues, Cause For Paws Rescue and Illinois & Boneifide Rescue have taken in the animals. Authorities are still working to discover who abandoned the 40 dogs on Monday morning. […]
Northwest Community Center to host Thrive Fest Saturday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A dynamic and free community health and wellness extravaganza is heading to the Northwest Community Center, with specially designed workouts for seniors and kids. The Northwest Community Center, 1325 N Johnston Ave., announces the first Thrive Fest event. Attendees can look forward to an energetic day...
Trees uprooted, roofs torn off in Rockford neighborhoods hit hard by storm
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Tonya Prine heard a loud bang on the back of her house as a tree, uprooted in Monday night’s storms, fell against her house. “I thought, ‘I probably lost my porch,'” she recalled. She did, it turned out. Her neighbors lost their roof. Prine said she was in the basement with […]
Rockford storm waste to be collected during normal garbage pickup
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Rockford says flood waste will be collected this week and next week during normal trash collection schedules. Three nights of heavy rains and high winds battered the city, causing flash flooding and damage. The City said residents should fill the city-provided garbage cans first, before putting excess waste […]
USA BMX Midwest Nationals to come to Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - BMX bike riders come to Rockford for the upcoming USA BMX Midwest Nationals this week. The competition takes place every day from Friday to Sunday at Rockford BMX, 4950 Safford Road, Rockford. Professional and amateur BMX riders will participate. The races begin 1:30 p.m. Friday; 9...
Find out how the Rockford Raptors soccer club finished up nationally, and internationally
Three of the Rockford Raptors boys soccer teams recently hit the road for big tournaments — two of them traveled internationally, and one just saw its bid for a national championship come to a close. That closes out another powerful season for the local soccer club. More Raptors soccer: Rockford Raptors U15 boys...
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