Wisconsin Is Home To 8 Old-Fashioned Donut Shops You’ll Absolutely Love
Searching for old-fashioned donut shops in Wisconsin you’ll absolutely love?. These 8 wonderful bakeries bring fresh donuts and classic flavors that never disappoint!. 1. Old Fashion Bakery (Beloit) Old Fashion Bakery in Beloit lives up to its name in the very best way possible. This classic bakery has been...
Before a new demo threat arises, Rockford preservationists search for next Briggs Mansion
ROCKFORD — The pending demolition of the once stately Briggs Mansion has spurred historic preservationists in the city to seek out structures that deserve landmark status before they’re in need of saving. A new organization called Preservation Rockford is coming together to take a proactive approach to protecting...
People in town of Bradford removing barricades to drive on closed road
BRADFORD — Officials in the Town of Bradford on Rock County’s eastern edge say people have been removing barricades to drive on washed-out roads that have been closed after Spring Brook Bridge partially collapsed in floods during the April 17 severe storm. Rock County officials closed a stretch of Carvers Rock Road from the entrance to Carvers-Roehl Park, south to Creek Road April...
Rock County Medical Examiner identifies 88-year-old man who died after car crash
The Rock County Medical Examiner has identified the man who died following a car accident on Friday, April 24.
4-way stops to be installed at 2 intersections in Winnebago and Stephenson counties
(WIFR) - Drivers who use two intersections in Winnebago and Stephenson counties will soon notice new stop signs, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced. Starting May 4, IDOT will begin installing stop signs at:. Springfield Avenue and Safford Road in Rockford. Illinois 75 and Rock City Road in Rock City.
South Main Mercado will expand its footprint as it enters its fourth year
ROCKFORD — An annual street festival and outdoor market that celebrates the city’s Latino culture and heritage is coming back for a fourth year. South Main Mercado will have a bigger footprint this year when the event kicks off at noon Sunday, June 7 near South Main and Morgan streets. This year it will stretch from Cedar Street near the Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford...
Rock County jury convicts child molester Robert Krieser
A Beloit child molester has been convicted of repeated sexual assault of a child and incest by a Rock County jury.
More flood warnings issued for several Wisconsin counties
Portions of several Wisconsin counties are once again under a flood warning Wednesday, April 29. The warnings apply to various rivers in Dodge, Rock, Jefferson, Kenosha, Lake, Winnebago, Outagamie, Shawano and Waupaca counties, according to the National Weather Service. The affected rivers include the Rock, Fox and Wolf rivers. In some places, the warnings are in effect until early Sunday morning, May 3; in...
Dixon woman dies after chase ends in crash on IL-38 in Ogle County
OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - One woman is dead and two others seriously hurt after a chase and crash Friday on Illinois Route 38 in Ogle County. Cheyenne Gartman, 25, of Dixon, was reportedly behind the wheel of a vehicle that failed to stop for deputies and crashed in a ditch, according to the sheriff’s office. Two passengers in the vehicle, Kayla Morgan-Poff, 34...
Rockford man arrested for home invasion and assault with tire iron
Rockford Police arrested a man after he allegedly broke into a home and fought a victim Friday, April 24.
