Flooding could bring buggy conditions With standing water left behind from last week’s storms, experts say conditions are now ideal for mosquito populations to grow quickly.

With standing water left behind from last week’s storms and climbing temperatures, experts say conditions are now ideal for mosquito populations to grow.

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“We’re all human. We all make mistakes. But you’re the shepherd. A shepherd does not take one of the sheep and go off into the dark and leave the flock alone to be lost.” www.wifr.com/2026/04/23/controversial...

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Crews tear down the former Goldie Floberg Center in Rockton, preparing the property for future development. www.wifr.com/2026/04/22/old-goldie-fl...

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CAN YOU HELP? Police ask for help to find 14-year-old Miya Lynch. Authorities report she was last seen in Rockford. www.wifr.com/2026/04/22/14-year-old-r...

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Darrell Sheets of ‘Storage Wars’ dead at 67, police say www.wifr.com/2026/04/22/darrell-sheet...

Former Rockford police officer takes plea deal in domestic battery case Michael Rhein, 28, pleaded guilty April 15 to one count of misdemeanor domestic battery.

Former Rockford police officer takes plea deal in domestic battery case www.wifr.com/2026/04/20/former-rockfo...

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Singer D4vd charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Friday. www.wifr.com/2026/04/20/singer-d4vd-c...

Woman airlifted after trying to climb over train in Rochelle, police say A woman suffered serious injuries Saturday after a fall while trying to climb over a train, according to the Rochelle Police Department.

Woman airlifted after trying to climb over train in Rochelle, police say www.wifr.com/2026/04/20/woman-airlift...

Officers respond to mass shooting at a NC park, police say Police are responding to a mass shooting at a park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Officers respond to mass shooting at a North Carolina park, police say www.wifr.com/2026/04/20/officers-resp...

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A man is accused of sexually assaulting and grooming a young girl between the ages of 4 and 6, according to the Winnebago County State’s Attorney. www.wifr.com/2026/04/20/rockford-man-...

Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting Monday The Supreme Court ruled in that President Donald Trump usurped Congress’ taxation authority when he set double-digit import tax rates on products from almost every other country.

Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting Monday www.wifr.com/2026/04/19/businesses-ca...

4-year-old girl, man struck by driver having possible medical emergency in Mount Morris A young girl and a man were hospitalized Friday after a driver reportedly lost control of their vehicle and hit them.

4-year-old girl, man struck by driver having possible medical emergency in Mount Morris www.wifr.com/2026/04/20/4-year-old-gi...

Harley-Davidson issues recall of several motorcycles for potential rear brake failure Harley-Davidson is recalling several motorcycles because the rear brakes might fail.

Harley-Davidson issues recall of several motorcycles for potential rear brake failure www.wifr.com/2026/04/20/harley-davids...

‘I had just full terror’: Couple describes chaos after father accused of killing 7 of his children was killed behind their home Neighbors described the chaos after a father who is accused of killing 7 of his children and their cousin was killed behind their home.

‘I had just full terror’: Couple describes chaos after Louisiana father accused of killing 7 of his children was killed behind their home www.wifr.com/2026/04/20/neighbors-des...

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'Days of Our Lives' and 'Melrose Place' actor Patrick Muldoon dies at 57, reports say www.wifr.com/2026/04/20/days-our-live...

Coronado Theatre to undergo major renovations beginning this summer One of Rockford’s most iconic landmarks is getting a major facelift. The historic Coronado Theatre will undergo significant building improvements beginning in mid-July 2026, with construction expected to continue through mid-January 2027.

Coronado Theatre to undergo major renovations beginning this summer www.wifr.com/2026/04/20/coronado-thea...

Fire crews battle kitchen fire at Jessica’s Restaurant in Roscoe A kitchen fire broke out Sunday night at a restaurant in Roscoe.

DEVELOPING STORY: Fire crews battle kitchen fire at Jessica’s Restaurant in Roscoe www.wifr.com/2026/04/20/fire-crews-ba...

16-year-old motorcyclist suffers amputation of both feet after crashing into guardrail A 16-year-old motorcylist lost both of his feet after crashing into a guardrail, according to police.

TENNESSEE: 16-year-old motorcyclist suffers amputation of both feet after crashing into guardrail www.wifr.com/2026/04/19/16-year-old-m...

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Week Ahead in Washington: April 19th www.wifr.com/2026/04/19/week-ahead-wa...

Skydiver crashes into scoreboard before Virginia Tech game A skydiver at a Virginia Tech game had to be rescued after he crashed into the scoreboard.

Skydiver crashes into scoreboard before Virginia Tech game www.wifr.com/2026/04/19/skydiver-cras...

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NEW DETAILS: 2 injured after serious crash with extrication near Monroe Center www.wifr.com/2026/04/18/2-injured-aft...

Family reunites with dog after alleged scammer used AI photos to try to extort $2,700 A family reunited with their dog after an alleged AI scammer tried to extort $2,700.

Family reunites with dog after alleged scammer used AI photos to try to extort $2,700 www.wifr.com/2026/04/19/family-reunit...

Community stays strong after tornado rips through Lena Community stays strong after tornado rips through Lena

Community stays strong after tornado rips through Lena www.wifr.com/2026/04/19/community-sta...

Janesville church flooding forces rescue of musicians Biswabic called 911, saying, "I think we might need to be rescued from this church."

Floodwaters crashed through doors of First Lutheran Church in Janesville, trapping people inside www.wifr.com/2026/04/19/janesville-ch...

8 children dead in mass shooting that began as domestic dispute, police say Eight children were killed in a mass shooting that began as a domestic dispute, according to police.

NATIONAL: 8 children dead in Louisiana mass shooting that began as domestic dispute, police say www.wifr.com/2026/04/19/8-children-de...

Rock County asks for volunteers as flooding continues to impact communities Officials say that while the county’s emergency operations center is coordinating with the National Guard, volunteers are still urgently needed to help protect homes, roads and infrastructure.

Rock County asks for volunteers as flooding continues to impact communities www.wifr.com/2026/04/19/rock-county-a...

Flooding shuts down roads in Stephenson County Drivers will need to find different routes due to flooding in Stephenson County.

Updated road closures in Stephenson County after flooding www.wifr.com/2026/04/18/flooding-shut...

Tear gas, arrests reported as more than 1,000 activists attempt break-in at Ridglan Farms What started as a planned briefing at Ridglan Farms on Saturday escalated into protesters taking action and tear gas being deployed.

Tear gas, arrests reported as more than 1,000 activists attempt break-in at Ridglan Farms www.wifr.com/2026/04/19/tear-gas-arre...

35-year-old man suffers life-threatening gunshot wound in Rockford An investigation is underway early Sunday morning after a man was shot in Rockford.

DEVELOPING: 35-year-old man suffers life-threatening gunshot wound in Rockford www.wifr.com/2026/04/19/35-year-old-m...

President Trump signs executive order encouraging research on psychedelic drugs President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday morning directing the Food and Drug Administration to support research and potentially approve psychedelic drugs.

President Trump signs executive order encouraging research on psychedelic drugs www.wifr.com/2026/04/18/president-tru...