Severe Storms Track East From Iowa Tonight but Should Soon Weaken Before Hitting Rockford...
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — A cluster of severe thunderstorms is tracking eastward across Iowa on Tuesday night, prompting warnings for communities near Cedar Rapids and Waterloo, though forecasters say the storms are expected to weaken significantly before reaching the Illinois border. Meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms will
Beloit Heritage Days celebrates 50 years with free events
BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - Free activities will take place across Beloit for the return of a celebration of history that has been around for 50 years. Walking tours, a quilt show and exhibits will pop up across the city Sept. 11-13 to put Beloit’s history in the spotlight. One...
Parents express concern as Rockford Public Schools faces occupational therapy shortage
Rockford Public Schools District 205 is facing a shortage of occupational therapists, leaving students at four schools without specialized support services.
Proposed $24 million replacement of century-old 15th Avenue bridge faces council vote
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford City Council is set to address an $8 million engineering agreement Tuesday evening for the proposed replacement of the 15th Avenue Bridge, part of an estimated $24 million project. The 15th Avenue Bridge is nearly 100 years old and city engineers have reported...
Visitor spending hits record $549.6M in Rockford and Winnebago County
Visitor spending in Rockford and Winnebago County hit a record $549.6 million in 2025, representing a 5% increase that outpaced statewide tourism growth.
Minor injuries reported after Rockford transit bus crash
The Rockford Police Department responded to a crash Tuesday morning involving a Rockford Transit District bus.
Stephenson County sheriff identifies driver killed in crash involving cows
The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office has released the identities of three people involved in a Monday morning crash that left one person dead.
Police: Rockford man wanted after escaping from hospital custody
A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop according to Rockford Police Department.
Rockford woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing, police say
A woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly stabbing a man in the chest, according to the Rockford Police Department.
What is a QLCS tornado?
Laura asks, “Can you explain what a QLCS is and what conditions can cause it? Often hear QLCS tornado.”. QLCS stands for ‘Quasi-linear convective system’ which is another way of describing a line of thunderstorms, such as a squall line. These storms form along and ahead of a surface boundary, usually a cold front, but
