Rockford man indicted on drug charges in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WIFR) - A Rockford, Illinois man faces drug charges in a Madison, Wisconsin court. Kendrick Payton, 30, is charged with distributing controlled substances. The indictment says Payton distributed heroin on Dec. 18, 2024, and cocaine on Feb. 18, 2025. According to the Department of Justice, he also...
Duane Meyer trial underway in Ogle County
The trial of Duane Meyer, the Byron man accused of killing ex-wife and 3-year-old son in 2016, is underway in Ogle County.
Legendary Stillman Valley coach Mike Lalor announces retirement after 28-year career
Stillman Valley High School's Head Coach Mike Lalor announced his retirement on Wednesday, bringing an end to a 28-year career.
Mass text from Rockford Public Schools sent in error
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - No action needs to be taken by District 205 parents following a mass text sent Thursday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 8, some parents reported receiving a message from Rockford Public Schools District 205 saying their child is currently “inactive,” followed by a link to opt out of future...
Once the rain ends, snow moves in for Saturday with colder temperatures
A drier and cooler Friday, with more sun by the afternoon. Feeling more like January on Sunday, with highs near 30°. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Heavy downpours moved into the stateline earlier this afternoon and continued through the evening commute for many of us. Rain totals have been anywhere from 1/4″ in Rockford to...
Illinois Home to Some of the Snowiest Counties in the US
A new study ranks five Illinois counties among the snowiest in America, including Cook County and areas near Rockford.
Drunk driving charges for Rockford man after airborne crash in Ogle County
A 21-year-old Rockford man who survived an airborne crash into a utility pole has been charged with drunk driving after a crash in Ogle County Wednesday night.
Rockford Food Challenges Come With Big Rewards
Don Carter Lanes in Rockford has launched two massive food challenges featuring a huge burger and a giant pork tenderloin.
Several agencies respond to house fire in Rock County
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Several agencies are responding to a house fire in Rock County Thursday night, according to Rock County Dispatch. Just after 7:30 p.m., a call came in for a house fully engulfed on County Highway M in the Town of Fulton. Lakeside Fire Rescue, Rock County officials...
Children testify against father in brutal domestic battery case in Rockford
A Rockford man has been found guilty of aggravated domestic battery after beating his wife so severely that she suffered multiple cranial hematomas and permanent injury.
