Fire destroys home in Milton
MILTON, Wis. — A home was considered a total loss following a fire in the Town of Milton, Lakeside Fire-Rescue said. The Rock County 911 Center alerted both the county's sheriff's office and Lakeside Fire-Rescue about the fire on Road Five in the Mallwood Estates Subdivision at around 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
Dog missing for 5 years found in Rockford, reunited with family in Texas
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It’s a story you have to see to believe. Some may even call it a miracle. On New Year’s Eve, 2020, a dog named Bella went missing in a suburb North of Houston, Texas. Bella lived in a fenced in backyard, wore her ID...
Velvet Robot in Rockford reduces hours to get back to basics
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - At 7:30 a.m. Monday, Velvet Robot Coffee Lab sat empty. It’s the first day of changes to its normal operations. Starting this week, the business will be closed Monday–Friday and open Saturdays & Sundays only from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Owner Justin Carner...
Jury selection starts in trial for Ogle County man accused of killing ex-wife and...
Jury selection has begun in the trial of Duane Meyer, the Ogle County man accused of killing his ex-wife and son in a Byron house fire in 2016.
Rock Co. Sheriff’s Office: Violent act led to couple’s death
TOWN OF MAGNOLIA, Wis. — A violent act occurred between the two adults found dead in a Rock County home on Dec. 26, 2025, the sheriff's office said Monday afternoon.
Three-vehicle crash closes portion of N. Alpine Rd. in Loves Park
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A three-vehicle crash closes parts of N. Alpine Road at East Riverside Blvd. Monday night in Loves Park. The wreck was reported shortly after 7 p.m. Monday. Our WIFR crew saw two sedans and an SUV damaged at the scene. The cause of the crash and...
Grocery Chain With Eight Illinois Spots Dubbed ‘Priciest’ in US
You know that feeling after the holiday rush? The need for familiar favorites. Let’s dive into what local options might bring the comfort you crave.
Beloit man sentenced to prison for molesting 9-year-old boy
Rock County District Attorney Jason Sanders announced the sentencing of Alexander Strege on the charge of 2nd degree sexual assault of a child.
Above average temperatures begins today
Areas of patchy fog to start off our Monday with mostly cloudy skies the rest of the day. Highs will top out right around 40 degrees. Slight chance for drizzle and areas of patchy fog tonight with lows in the middle 30’s. Mostly cloudy again tomorrow with highs in the mid to low 40’s. Close to 50 coming up on...
Ritchie Buss Memorial Tournament bowling strong in 16th year
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The Ritchie Buss Memorial Tournament returned to Freeport Sunday for its 16th year. The competition was named in honor of a man many people say was a popular bowler in the Pretzel City. Tournament Director Jeff Johnson attributes the event’s success to a competitive field of...
