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Racine native LaTrevion Fenderson commits to Greg Gard, Wisconsin men's basketball
MADISON – Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard scored his first commitment for the 2026 class Sunday afternoon. LaTrevion Fenderson, a 6-foot-4 guard/forward from Racine, announced his commitment to the Badgers on X. ...
190 years later: Celebrating Rockford’s founding
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A historic day for the Forest City as 190 years ago the city of Rockford was founded by Germanicus Kent, Thatcher Blake, and Lewis Lemon. In celebration of the founding, people took in the sights of sounds of an uncommon life, telling the story of a founder who is sometimes overlooked.
Dragons' win streak ends at nine games
DAYTON, OHIO (WKEF) - With a chance to record a 10th straight win, the Dayton Dragons took Saturday's game to 10 innings, but Cedar Rapids ultimately won 7-4 at Day Air Ballpark. The Kernels opened the scoring with four runs in the 4th inning, but the Dragons quickly countered with...
Former Cub Derrek Lee mashes two home runs leading his team to a win in Legends Softball Game at Rivets Stadium
LOVES PARK, ILL. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Rockford Rivets season ended a week and a half ago, but the fun at Rivets Stadium continued into Saturday evening. The Rivets held their second Legends Softball Game. Former Cubs Mickey Morandini, Derrek Lee, Mitch Williams, Michael Barrett and Bobby Dernier signed autographs for the fans before taking the […]
Young Dakota Indians could make more strides this year and contend for a playoff spot
DAKOTA, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Dakota Indians are entering their second season with Eric Didesch as their head coach. They’re hoping to leap back into the playoffs this year after missing out last year. It was just before the season opened last year that Didesch was thrust in as the head coach of the Indians. […]
Lutheran football has high hopes in the Big Northern conference
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Lutheran football is heading into the season with all eyes geared forward, following their two early playoff exits the last two years. The difference for the Crusaders this year though, is a brand new defensive coaching staff. “This team is just hungry,” says Lutheran defensive backs...
Tracking dangerously hot conditions to start the week
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The heat has returned as highs have jumped to the upper 80s this afternoon. We won’t find much relief this evening as lows will drop down to the lower 70s. We could see a scattered shower or storm this evening as a disturbance makes it’s way through, but drier and warm air aloft reduces our chances for widespread storms.
No. 10 Oregon Ducks Volleyball Prepares for Season Opener Against No. 4 Pitt
In preparation for the No.10 ranked Oregon Ducks’ season opener against No.4 Purdue, the Ducks are competing against Oregon State for an exhibition match Saturday at 4:00 p.m. One player to watch as the season begins is junior outside hitter and Big Ten V
Toppers Pizza CEO Adam Oldenburg Celebrates First Year at the Helm with Major Growth and Franchisee Success
Beloved pizza company prepares to accelerate expansion under his leadership. The 39-year-old started working for Toppers 18 years ago as a delivery driver. In his early 20s, the future CEO had big plans to run the company someday. Now that he is in the top position, he remains laser-focused on growing the franchisee network, menu innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology and marketing – all to support current and future franchisees. In addition to his role as CEO, Oldenburg also owns six Toppers franchises himself.
Beloit announces new Civic Affairs Committee
BELOIT, Wis. -- The Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation and the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce announced Friday the new Civic Affairs Committee, meant to address a broad range of community issues.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
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