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BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — The Beloit City Council has proclaimed October 13th as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, since the federal government recently reversed a prior decision to recognize Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. While Columbus Day has been a federal holiday since 1971, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is...

SHARON, WISCONSIN – A Wisconsin couple, married less than a year, were found dead inside a car in northern Illinois just days before they were set to celebrate their first wedding anniversary, authorities confirmed. Couple Discovered in Parked Car. According to the Harvard Police Department, officers found Rachel...

(WIFR) - After a cloudy start to our morning, it has been a very pleasant afternoon across the stateline with sunshine returning this afternoon along with highs in the low 70s. Heading into tonight, clouds are expected to return overhead as an upper level disturbance makes it’s way through. This...

OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - From stone collections to bee farms, the Ogle County Farm Stroll offered a little bit of everything. Each of the 10 participating farms Sunday showcased something unique in terms of local agriculture and how their productions operate. Stone Corner Owner John Barnhart says he loves...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Around 2,000 athletes from 15 states were in Rockford Sunday for the annual Head of the Rock Regatta; highlighted by a 3.1-mile course on the Rock River. It’s hosted by the Rock River Valley YMCA Rowing Club. Organizers consider this timed race a fall feature event...

(WIFR) - We’ve seen some showers attempt to move overhead this morning, but with dry air near the surface not much rain actually made it to the ground. Our rain chances quickly dry up by the afternoon with clouds hanging overhead. Highs today will top out in the mid-70s thanks to our warm start to our day.

Cherry Valley, IL – Drivers traveling through Cherry Valley should prepare for overnight traffic changes starting Monday evening, Oct. 13, and continuing into Tuesday morning, Oct. 14, as crews open the final new ramp from northbound I-39 to U.S. 20/Harrison Avenue, according to the Illinois Department of...

The new Rockton Village Administrator, Happy Welch, brings a wealth of experience into Rockton. Happy Welch started his career as a building inspector, moving his way up to building official. “I wanted to have more responsibility and provide more direction to the city I was working for so the next...

Arizona State 2027 target Keysan Taylor details his recent offer from the Sun Devils.

The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin has closed $610 million in senior secured credit facilities to finance construction of its new flagship casino resort in Beloit. The facilities include a $305 million revolving credit facility and a $305 million delayed-draw term loan, supplemented by about $95 million in tribal...