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Is a Tesla showroom coming to Rockford?
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors is set to open its first showroom in Rockford. The storefront is located at 1998 McFarland Road, in front of Meijer, between Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Gloss Nailbar. No opening date was given. According to the hours posted on the door, the showroom will be open […]
Online rumors sparked by the Trump assassination attempt spread rapidly, on both ends of the political spectrum
Getting caught up in conspiracy theorizing after a tragedy – whether it’s for political, social or even entertainment reasons – is a common human response.
‘She’s really lucky’: Dog saves owner with dementia after days lost in Utah heat
A dog is being credited with saving its owner, an elderly woman with dementia, after she wandered from a cabin in Utah’s central mountains and became lost for three days amid scorching summer heat.
Trump shooter’s search history: What we know
The search history of Thomas Matthew Crooks, identified as the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a rally outside Pittsburgh last weekend, includes photos of Trump and President Biden, among other things.
“Glory Days” event returns to the Byron Dragway thrilling Vintage Car lovers
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — One of the biggest weekends of the year is underway at the Byron Dragway. It’s the return of “Glory Days” vintage drag racing. If you love old-school cars, this is the event for you. Every vehicle on-site dates back to 1966 or earlier. Some of these cars and trucks go back […]
NIU Huskies picked by the coaches to finish third in the MAC
CANTON, OH (WTVO/WQRF) — The head coaches in the Mid-American Conference in football have a good vibe about the Northern Illinois University Huskies this year. The Huskies have been picked by the coaches to finish in third place in the conference. The coaches are gathered in Canton this week for the 2024 MAC Football Kickoff […]
‘Twister’ inspired Joey Marino to life of meteorology, storm chasing
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Meteorologist Joey Marino was quick to see director Lee Isaac Chung’s “Twisters.” He and the rest of the First Warn Weather Team caught a 10:15 a.m. showing Friday at AMC Showplace 16 in Rockford. Marino said while he praises the 2024 release, it was the 1996 blockbuster “Twister” that helped solidify […]
Boylan graduate Daniel Contreras a big part of the Rockford Rivets 2024 success
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Rockford Boylan graduate Daniel Conteras has played a big part in the Rockford Rivets first-half Northwoods League Championship, and also in their strong start to the second half of the season. Through his first 14 games he has a .340 batting average with one home run and 13 RBIs. Contreras also […]
Biden heads into weekend badly bruised but still fighting
The president had a brutal week, but he is heading into the weekend still atop the Democratic ticket, with his campaign beating back a barrage of private and public pleas for his exit. The president’s week was derailed by a positive COVID-19 test result — grim counterprogramming to the Republican National Convention amid an election […]
Rockford Rescue Mission: 60 years of helping people get back on their feet
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — For six decades, the Rockford Rescue Mission has been making an impact on the Forest City. On Friday, they celebrated that milestone at their Thrift Store on 20th Street. Employees said the celebration was in honor of the people the Rescue Mission has helped along the way. A few years ago, […]
American Red Cross distributes ‘clean up kits’ to Rockford residents after storm
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The American Red Cross provided “clean up kits” to Rockford residents in an effort to help with recovery efforts from last weekend’s storms. The kits, which included a bucket, gloves, cleaning supplies, and garbage bags, were handed out at Forest City Church, 1280 S Alpine Road, on Friday morning. The Salvation […]
14-year-old suspect tried to steal car, fled after finding children inside: Beloit Police
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — A 14-year-old is in custody for attempting to steal a car at gunpoint, but fled once he discovered there were children inside, police said. According to the Beloit Police Department, the victim was getting gas around 6 p.m. Thursday night in the 1700 block of Park Avenue when the suspect arrived […]
No charges for officer in shooting of accused Rockford K9 killer
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Police officer who returned fire and shot Malik Trotter, 28, moments after Trotter allegedly killed his partner, K9 Nyx, who was in pursuit, will not face charges in the shooting, according to Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley. On January 28th, Rockford Police said officers were investigating a “domestic […]
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