South Beloit Fire Chief answering the call with over four decades of fire service
South Beloit Fire Chief Brian Kunce knew at the age of 15 that he wanted to go into fire service. Kunce's career began on April 19, 1982, as a junior firefighter in his hometown of Stillman Valley, where he spent 27 of his 44 years dedicated to his calling. When...
Best Ways to Avoid People in Public, Rockford Edition
Let's be honest, sometimes going out in public isn't the problem... it's the possibility of running into people you know.
No Limits, All Heart: Roscoe Middle School Braves Roll Into IESA State
What do you get when you mix two 8th graders, two 7th graders and two 6th graders. Normally, I would say it would be chaos or some newer version of the 6/7 trend. However, the Roscoe Middle School Braves bowling team got a great mix of talent, teamwork, hometown strength and above all else, belief that they could and would overcome any obstacles...
Rochelle man accused of driving while drunk, fleeing from deputies
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rochelle man faces felony charges Thursday after deputies say he fled from them while intoxicated. aggravated DUI during period when driving privileges revoked for prior DUI. DUI- alcohol. fleeing or attempt to elude an officer. possession of drug paraphernalia. resisting/obstructing a police officer. various traffic...
Civil War era mansion in Rockford slated for demolition
Boarded-up windows, peeling paint and crumbling architectural features stand as a sad testament to the once grand Civil War-era Briggs Mansion, one of Rockford’s oldest homes. The 5,332-square-foot structure at 1244 East State Street, near downtown Rockford, is slated for demolition to make space for future expansion to the...
Byron Nuclear Plant completes first phase of a multi-million dollar upgrade project
BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) - Crews at the Byron Nuclear Plant give WIFR a behind-the-scenes look at their largest project since the late 1990’s. Every 18 months, crews shut down each reactor unit to replace fuel and perform maintenance. It’s a process that’s important to keeping the plant operating safely and efficiently.
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado hit Stephenson County on Wednesday
PEARL CITY, Ill. (WIFR) - The National Weather Service confirms an EF-1 tornado hit northwest of Pearl City on Wednesday. The NWS says the twister lasted from 7:39 to 7:43 p.m., hitting peak winds of up to 105 mph, going for 2.4 miles with a maximum width of 100 yards.
Rock County providing free sand and sandbags
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Officials in Rock County are providing free sand and sandbags for locals to protect their homes from a potential flood. Sand and sandbags will be available at the Newville Park and Ride and Rock Town Hall, officials say. Locals will need to bring their own shovels,...
Slow-no-wake restriction declared for entire Rock River amid rising waters
NEWVILLE, Wis. -- A slow-no-wake speed restriction was placed on the entire Rock River on Thursday, the Rock County Sheriff's Office said.
Recount of Rock Co. supervisor District 8 flips winner
BELOIT, Wis. -- A recount of the Rock County District 8 supervisor flipped the winner to Bryce O'Leary.
