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Woman finds escaped inmate hiding in the back of her car https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/woman-finds-escaped-inmate-hiding-back-her-car/
December 12, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Woman finds escaped inmate hiding in the back of her car https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/woman-finds-escaped-inmate-hiding-back-her-car/
Several local shop owners say turnout during the annual Small Business Saturday fell short of previous years. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/small-businesses-hope-holiday-season-brings-boost/
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Several local shop owners say turnout during the annual Small Business Saturday fell short of previous years. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/small-businesses-hope-holiday-season-brings-boost/
If you've got some Christmas decorations that no longer work or need to be tossed, experts share the best ways to get rid of them. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/wisconsin-dnr-shares-tips-how-reduce-waste-over-holidays/
December 12, 2025 at 3:30 AM
If you've got some Christmas decorations that no longer work or need to be tossed, experts share the best ways to get rid of them. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/wisconsin-dnr-shares-tips-how-reduce-waste-over-holidays/
As you trim the tree and celebrate the holidays, experts say there are a few important things to do to prevent fires. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/blains-farm-fleet-gives-tips-prevent-holiday-home-disasters/
December 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
As you trim the tree and celebrate the holidays, experts say there are a few important things to do to prevent fires. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/blains-farm-fleet-gives-tips-prevent-holiday-home-disasters/
The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for first time https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/man-accused-killing-charlie-kirk-appears-court-1st-time/
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for first time https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/man-accused-killing-charlie-kirk-appears-court-1st-time/
UPDATE: Police investigate death of 25-year-old Beloit woman
Police investigate death of 25-year-old Beloit woman
An investigation into the death of a 25-year-old Beloit woman is active and ongoing, according to the city’s police department.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
UPDATE: Police investigate death of 25-year-old Beloit woman
Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention, his attorney’s office says https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/judge-orders-kilmar-abrego-garcia-be-immediately-released-immigration-detention/
December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention, his attorney’s office says https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/judge-orders-kilmar-abrego-garcia-be-immediately-released-immigration-detention/
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem links the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela to US antidrug efforts https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/noem-links-seizure-an-oil-tanker-off-venezuela-us-antidrug-efforts/
December 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem links the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela to US antidrug efforts https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/noem-links-seizure-an-oil-tanker-off-venezuela-us-antidrug-efforts/
Comfort Keepers to host job fair in Rockford https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/comfort-keepers-host-job-fair-rockford/
Comfort Keepers to host job fair in Rockford
Comfort Keepers is putting a call out for people interested in becoming caregivers in the Rockford area.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Comfort Keepers to host job fair in Rockford https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/comfort-keepers-host-job-fair-rockford/
Final pennies minted in US to be auctioned off Thursday https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/final-pennies-minted-us-be-auctioned-off-thursday/
Final pennies minted in US to be auctioned off Thursday
The final pennies minted in the U.S. will be auctioned off on Thursday.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Final pennies minted in US to be auctioned off Thursday https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/final-pennies-minted-us-be-auctioned-off-thursday/
NASCAR settles federal antitrust case filed by 2 of its teams, one owned by NBA great Michael Jordan https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/nascar-settles-federal-antitrust-case-filed-by-2-its-teams-one-owned-by-nba-great-michael-jordan/
December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
NASCAR settles federal antitrust case filed by 2 of its teams, one owned by NBA great Michael Jordan https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/nascar-settles-federal-antitrust-case-filed-by-2-its-teams-one-owned-by-nba-great-michael-jordan/
Hiker trapped in quicksand in Utah’s Arches National Park is rescued https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/hiker-trapped-quicksand-utahs-arches-national-park-is-rescued-unharmed/
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Hiker trapped in quicksand in Utah’s Arches National Park is rescued https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/hiker-trapped-quicksand-utahs-arches-national-park-is-rescued-unharmed/
‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ actor struck, killed by car while crossing street in New York City, police say https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/marvelous-mrs-maisel-actor-struck-killed-by-car-while-crossing-street-new-york-city-police-say/
December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ actor struck, killed by car while crossing street in New York City, police say https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/marvelous-mrs-maisel-actor-struck-killed-by-car-while-crossing-street-new-york-city-police-say/
Six years after the death of a Rockford rapper, Eric Brown learns his fate. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/man-sentenced-killing-rockford-rapper/
December 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Six years after the death of a Rockford rapper, Eric Brown learns his fate. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/man-sentenced-killing-rockford-rapper/
Tariffs have cost US households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/tariffs-have-cost-us-households-1200-each-since-trump-returned-white-house-democrats-say/
December 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tariffs have cost US households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/tariffs-have-cost-us-households-1200-each-since-trump-returned-white-house-democrats-say/
Here’s when to ship holiday gifts so they arrive on time https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/heres-when-ship-holiday-gifts-so-they-arrive-time/
Here’s when to ship holiday gifts so they arrive on time
Deadlines to get holiday packages in the mail are quickly approaching.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Here’s when to ship holiday gifts so they arrive on time https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/heres-when-ship-holiday-gifts-so-they-arrive-time/
FDA evaluating deaths related to COVID vaccines https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/fda-evaluating-deaths-related-covid-vaccines/
FDA evaluating deaths related to COVID vaccines
The FDA is evaluating deaths related to COVID-19 vaccines.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
FDA evaluating deaths related to COVID vaccines https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/fda-evaluating-deaths-related-covid-vaccines/
Meta launches 24/7 support hub to help users recover hacked accounts https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/meta-launches-247-support-hub-help-users-recover-hacked-accounts/
Meta launches 24/7 support hub to help users recover hacked accounts
Meta is rolling out a new centralized support hub to help Facebook and Instagram users recover hacked or locked accounts.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Meta launches 24/7 support hub to help users recover hacked accounts https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/meta-launches-247-support-hub-help-users-recover-hacked-accounts/
15-year-old boy shoots, kills ex-girlfriend’s mom and siblings after breakup, police say https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/10/15-year-old-boy-shoots-kills-ex-girlfriends-mom-siblings-after-breakup-police-say/
15-year-old boy shoots, kills ex-girlfriend’s mom and siblings after breakup, police say
A 15-year-old boy in Texas is accused of shooting and killing three members of his ex-girlfriend’s family, police said.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
15-year-old boy shoots, kills ex-girlfriend’s mom and siblings after breakup, police say https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/10/15-year-old-boy-shoots-kills-ex-girlfriends-mom-siblings-after-breakup-police-say/
Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as its person of the year for 2025 https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/time-magazine-names-architects-ai-its-person-year-2025/
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as its person of the year for 2025
Time magazine named the architects behind artificial intelligence as its person of the year for 2025.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as its person of the year for 2025 https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/time-magazine-names-architects-ai-its-person-year-2025/
73-year-old man with dementia and his wife beaten by suspect who sideswiped their car https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/73-year-old-man-with-dementia-wife-beaten-by-suspect-who-sideswiped-their-car/
73-year-old man with dementia, wife beaten by suspect who sideswiped their car
A woman says she thought her 73-year-old husband was going to die when he was allegedly attacked by a man during a road rage incident.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
73-year-old man with dementia and his wife beaten by suspect who sideswiped their car https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/73-year-old-man-with-dementia-wife-beaten-by-suspect-who-sideswiped-their-car/
They're leading the second-largest fire and police departments in Illinois and breaking some glass ceilings along the way. WIFR Morning Anchor Mike Garrigan sits down with Rockford's Police Chief Carla Redd and Fire Chief Rebecca Tyo in an extensive and exclusive interview.
December 11, 2025 at 5:27 AM
They're leading the second-largest fire and police departments in Illinois and breaking some glass ceilings along the way. WIFR Morning Anchor Mike Garrigan sits down with Rockford's Police Chief Carla Redd and Fire Chief Rebecca Tyo in an extensive and exclusive interview.