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Winnebago corrections officer dies just three weeks following her retirement
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of corrections officer Ruth Raxter, three weeks after her retirement. According to the sheriff’s office, Raxter died Friday, April 19th. “Ruth began her career with the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office in 2001 as a Corrections Officer and recently retired on March 29, […]
Man accused in fatal shooting outside Rockford butcher shop asks for plea agreement
The court case of the 41-year-old man accused of gunning down a longtime employee of a Rockford meat market in broad daylight last year likely will not end with a plea deal. Winnebago County Public Defender Nike Zimmerman, who's representing William Jones, approached the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office about a possible plea agreement earlier this year, court records show, but was unsuccessful. ...
Rockford Walmart stabbing death lawsuit filed in Chicago. Here's why
The decision to file a civil lawsuit over the fatal stabbing of a Rockford Walmart employee in Cook County instead of Winnebago County probably came down to a number of factors, legal experts said. For starters, it's allowed under the state's venue law. Since the defendants — Walmart and and...
Fourth person dead in crash near Whitewater identified
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The medical examiner’s office identified a fourth person who died in a crash two weeks ago near Town of Lima. Patricia Seufzer, 59, was med-flighted away from the scene of the crash with life-threatening injuries. She died in the hospital five days later, on Thursday, April 18, the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office said.
Multiple ambulances called to scene of serious crash on Whitman Street in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police closed the westbound lanes of Whitman Street beneath the North Second Street overpass for a crash Tuesday afternoon. A car and a van appeared to have been involved in the serious incident, with multiple ambulances called to the scene around 3 p.m. Authorities cut the roof off one car in […]
Showers, thunderstorms return to the forecast Tuesday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - After a chilly weekend in the Stateline, Monday saw significant improvements in the weather department. Thanks to abundant sunshine and a gusty southwesterly wind, temperatures made their way back into the 60s, with Rockford officially hitting 67° late Monday afternoon. Warmth is to stick around for at least part of Tuesday, though some changes are to follow.
Police: Woman found dead along Peace Trail had been shot in the stomach. Ex-boyfriend in custody
JANESVILLE — A woman who was found dead kneeling on a tree near Peace Park on April 17, has been identified by the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department. Kiersten Hansen, 22, of Janesville, was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy was completed on Friday, April 19, confirming her cause of death as homicidal trauma by firearm. Logan Barclay, a 23-year-old Janesville man, has been arrested for allegedly killing Hansen,...
Photos: Hononegah's 2024 prom - "Our Last Summer"
Hononegah Community High School students celebrated at the 2024 prom- "Our Last Summer" on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Tebala Event Center in Rockford. This year's theme transported them to the Greek Isles. Leah Valderrama and Alexander Alberstett were crowned as King and Queen of Prom. More News from...
Rockford discount supermarket to close next month
A discount supermarket at the corner of Alpine and Harrison roads in Rockford will be closing next month. A sign on the door asks customers to visit the Save-A-Lot store at 1701 W. State St. The South Alpine Road store opened in February 2015, filling a void created by the...
Belvidere signs exclusive garbage contract for city residents
Earlier this month, the city reached a five-year agreement with the waster hauler for exclusive rights to collect and dispose of garbage, refuse, residential waste, recycling materials, bulk items, large appliances and yard waste within Belvidere city limits. Here's what residents need to know. Do I have to use Rock...
Teen to appear in adult court in Beloit homicide
BELOIT — A 16-year-old from Beloit who’s been waived into adult court will make an initial appearance on Tuesday in the April 5 shooting death of a Janesville man. Andre J. Rainey Jr. faces charges of party to the crime of first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of attempted armed robbery and possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent. Rainey is set to appear in Rock...
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