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Can you trust the Farmers’ Almanac predictions for 2024-2025 winter weather?
Farmers' Almanac has released its predictions for the 2024-25 winter season, calling for a "wet winter whirlwind" to come — but we haven't even seen the end of summer. How accurate are these winter predictions several months out?
Secret Service takes disciplinary action against agents involved in Trump shooting
The Secret Service has taken initial disciplinary action against multiple agents following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the first such steps taken since the July shooting.
Speedy Guilford team could be ready to challenge for the NIC-10 championship
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WTVO) — If there’s a football program in this area that could be headed for a big rebound this season, it might be Guilford. The Vikings will bring a lot to the field on game nights. Two years ago, the Vikings rose up and challenged for the NIC-10 championship. They might have even […]
At least 5 Secret Service officials placed on leave following Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVO) — At least five Secret Service officials, who were involved in planning the security detail for the Butler, Pennsylvania rally at which an assassination attempt was made on the life of former President Donald Trump, have been placed on leave. According to the Secret Service, “The U.S. Secret Service holds our personnel […]
Up to 18 cows still on the run, 20 killed after semi overturns in Illinois
TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — After a semi-trailer hauling 67 cows rolled over on I-57 in Tuscola overnight, authorities and community members alike from Central Illinois have banded together to try and find the missing animals on the run. According to State Police, possibly up to 18 cows are still loose, while around 20 were killed. […]
Popsicle variety recalled over undeclared allergen that may cause ‘serious’ reaction
Approximately 137,000 cases of Popsicle products are being recalled because they may contain an allergen not properly listed on the label, according to a recall announcement from Unilever.
Uber to start offering self-driving cars
Uber and Cruise LLC, a self-driving car startup owned by General Motors, have announced a partnership in which Cruise will provide Chevy Bolt self-driving vehicles to the ridesharing giant beginning next year, per a release from Cruise.
Dennis Quaid attends red carpet premiere of ‘Reagan’ biopic in Dixon
DIXON, Ill. (WTVO) — Hollywood star Dennis Quaid, who plays the title role in the new film “Reagan,” walked the red carpet for the film’s premiere in former President Ronald Reagan’s hometown of Dixon Illinois. “This is huge. This is what they call grassroots, actually. This one is more important than the Hollywood premiere, to […]
Police: Rockford man steals Cadillac, uses it to ‘run errands’
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Alfredo Anaya, 35, for allegedly stealing a man’s maroon Cadillac CTS and using it to “run errands.” On August 20, around 10 p.m., officials responded to the 1900 block of Vermont Street for a residential burglary complaint. Two hours before, the victim came home to realize his front screen […]
New coach Sean Donnelly establishes a new tone for Belvidere Bucs’ football
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — New Belvidere head football coach Sean Donnelly is the latest in a long line of revolving head football coach es at Belvidere High School. He’s taken over a program that has fallen on hard times. The Bucs have won only eight games total over the last eight seasons. Donnelly has already […]
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