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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...
Softball Game Preview: West Carroll Thunder vs. River Ridge/Scales Mound Wildcats
West Carroll and River Ridge/Scales Mound are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The West Carroll Thunder will head out on the road to challenge the River Ridge/Scales Mound Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. West Carroll will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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...
Softball: Mengel, Messmann lead Jefferson to 7-2 win over Monroe
JEFFERSON -- Bre Mengel drove in four runs and Aeryn Messmann struck out 10, leading Jefferson's softball team past Monroe 7-2 in Rock Valley play at Riverfront Park on Thursday. Mengel walked and scored on a passed ball in the first inning. The Jefferson fourth saw Chloe Smith and Lily Fairfield single, putting runners at the corners with two outs. Fairfield then swiped second base. Mengel singled both runners home...
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