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Pretzel Fest builds the community, event organizers say
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — The fourth annual Pretzel Fest on Saturday featured live music, barbeques, axe throwing and face painting. “It’s so awesome to have our community all together again, especially in the winter months and we’ve all been tied up inside,” said Events and Engagement Manager Katie Gentz. “So it’s great to have everybody […]
Stephenson County Restaurant Week kicked off with ‘This Is It Eatery’ ribbon cutting
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Stephenson County kicked off its fourth restaurant week with the opening of nationally recognized This Is It Eatery’s New Location. Owner Greg Miller said being featured as one of America’s best restaurants has brought in customers from all over. “It’ll be different times they’ll call me over [and ask] where are […]
1 person injured in Jo Daviess County crash, sheriff’s office says
JO DAVIESS Co., Ill. (KWQC) - A man was airlifted to Rockford after a crash in Jo Daviess County. The Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened Monday afternoon in rural Scales Mound, Ill. around 4:30 p.m. Andrew Gray, 22, was driving too fast when he missed...
14-year-old arrested after stealing Kia, leading police on wild chase in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in Freeport after stealing a Kia, leading police on a pursuit, and finally crashing. According to the Freeport Police Department, on Wednesday officers were called to the 400 block of W. Roosevelt Street by a resident who claimed a blue Kia Soul had been stolen […]
Police quit high-speed chase but car later crashed injuring 3
GALENA, Ill. (KWQC) - A police pursuit in Galena ended in a car crash injuring three people. According to the Jo Daviess Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened Monday night just after 8 p.m. Galena police attempted a traffic stop, but the person driving the vehicle drove away. Police chased...
Freeport man charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Freeport Police arrested Dahayven Ishmon, 19, for unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. On April 24th, police conducted a search warrant in the 1200 block of West Logan Street and discovered a loaded semi-auto pistol with an extended magazine in close proximity to where Ishmon was located. Ishmon is […]
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