Couple found dead in car days before celebrating their first anniversary, police say
HARVARD, Ill. (WIFR/Gray News) - A couple in Illinois was found dead in a car just a few days from celebrating their first wedding anniversary, according to police. Investigators say around 11:45 p.m. Oct. 6, an officer noticed a parked vehicle with its hazard lights on, where 29-year-old Rachel Dumovich, the driver,...
Rockton crash results in fatality of 72-year-old woman
72-year-old woman from Racine, Wisconsin, died after a car accident in Rockton. Faith Moore was a passenger in a vehicle that rolled over on Illinois Route 2.
Warm, partly cloudy Sunday with rain chances Monday morning
(WIFR) - It’s been a very pleasant Saturday across the stateline with plenty of sunshine and highs in the near the 70 degree mark. We’ll stay mostly clear tonight, with lows dropping down to the mid-40s. Sunday will feature a few more clouds, but temperatures will still climb...
Noah’s Ark Animal Clinic hosts Pitbull Wellness Fair
All dog breeds were welcomed at the Pitbull Wellness Fair, raising money for the Pitbull Spay and Neuter Program at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary.
Nominations open for Rockford Poet Laureate and Youth Poet
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The city is now accepting nominations for the 2026-2027 Poet Laureate and the 2026 Youth Poet. The City Poet Laureate position promotes literacy, literature and creativity for residents. “We’re so grateful to our outgoing Poet Laureate and Youth Poet for sharing their voices, creativity, and...
Freeport mom hosts celebration of life for son years after his death
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Some people in the community attended a celebration of life for Walter Hayward, a Pretzel City native who died in November 2021 at 45 years old. This event took place at Cimino’s in Freeport. Walter’s mom Lorita Burris’ hosted this event on his birthday after his death as a way to keep his...
Bears frolic in autumn leaves at Wisconsin sanctuary for abused and abandoned wild animals
SHARON — Valley of the Kings, a private, non-profit sanctuary in southern Wisconsin that provides a permanent haven for abused, abandoned and injured exotic and domestic animals is collecting donations of fall leaves for its bears. The bears love to roll and play in them, then pull them into...
Valley of the Kings animal sanctuary and retreat in Walworth County wants your fall...
SHARON — Fall is here and soon it will be time to rake leaves. If anyone would like to fill big bags of leaves instead of burning them or raking into the curb, Valley of the Kings Animal Sanctuary and Retreat is collecting them for bear bedding. The bears...
Knigge runs wild again leading Dixon to a lopsided win at Winnebo
Landon Knigge keeps churning out the yards and the touchdowns, and Dixon keeps churning out the wins.
Fall on the Farm offers weekend of family fun at Lockwood Park
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The event at Lockwood Park promises fall fun for all ages. Fall on the Farm takes place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. October 11-13 at 5201 Safford Road. A $15 general admission pass allows attendees to experience:. Wagon rides. Barrel train rides. Petting zoo, including horses and...

















