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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/
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/
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/
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.
Harlem High School plans phone lockers for students as parents worry for change https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/harlem-high-school-plans-phone-lockers-students-parents-worry-change/
December 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Harlem High School plans phone lockers for students as parents worry for change https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/harlem-high-school-plans-phone-lockers-students-parents-worry-change/
‘It’s sickening’: Owners frustrated as more than $100K in Pokémon cards stolen from game stores https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/10/its-sickening-owners-frustrated-more-than-100k-pokmon-cards-stolen-game-stores/
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
‘It’s sickening’: Owners frustrated as more than $100K in Pokémon cards stolen from game stores https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/10/its-sickening-owners-frustrated-more-than-100k-pokmon-cards-stolen-game-stores/
Man sentenced for setting fires at home on Andrews Street in Rockford https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/10/man-sentenced-15-years-setting-fires-home-andrews-street-rockford/
December 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Man sentenced for setting fires at home on Andrews Street in Rockford https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/10/man-sentenced-15-years-setting-fires-home-andrews-street-rockford/
DoorDash driver accused of pepper-spraying Arby’s bag after dropping off food delivery https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/10/doordash-driver-accused-pepper-spraying-arbys-bag-after-dropping-off-food-delivery/
December 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
DoorDash driver accused of pepper-spraying Arby’s bag after dropping off food delivery https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/10/doordash-driver-accused-pepper-spraying-arbys-bag-after-dropping-off-food-delivery/
A Rockford man faces prison time after a judge found him guilty of setting his ex-neighbor’s home on fire. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/10/man-found-guilty-rockford-arson-that-sent-1-hospital-killed-dog/
December 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A Rockford man faces prison time after a judge found him guilty of setting his ex-neighbor’s home on fire. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/10/man-found-guilty-rockford-arson-that-sent-1-hospital-killed-dog/
Dead dog found in crate at gas station in Beloit, police investigating https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/10/dead-dog-found-crate-gas-station-beloit-police-investigating/
December 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Dead dog found in crate at gas station in Beloit, police investigating https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/10/dead-dog-found-crate-gas-station-beloit-police-investigating/
Emmy-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil named anchor of CBS Evening News https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/10/emmy-winning-journalist-tony-dokoupil-named-anchor-cbs-evening-news/
December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Emmy-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil named anchor of CBS Evening News https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/10/emmy-winning-journalist-tony-dokoupil-named-anchor-cbs-evening-news/