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Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him
Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."More >>
The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him....More >>
Dixon man arrested in drug bust
Dixon man arrested in drug bust
A drug bust lands one Dixon man behind bars.More >>
A drug bust lands one Dixon man behind bars.More >>
Report shows fewer teen pregnancies in Rockford
Report shows fewer teen pregnancies in Rockford
Across the country, fewer teenagers are becoming mothers and it looks like that trend is true in Rockford, too.More >>
Across the country, fewer teenagers are becoming mothers and it looks like that trend is true in Rockford, too.More >>
Ski Broncs ready to entertain
Ski Broncs ready to entertain
After weeks of practice, the Skibroncs are ready to show us their moves all summer long. Friday night was their first water ski show of the season. All skiers and performers with Skibroncs are volunteers.More >>
After weeks of practice, the Skibroncs are ready to show us their moves all summer long. Friday night was their first water ski show of the season. All skiers and performers with Skibroncs are volunteers.More >>
Local man collects truckload of donations for tornado victims
Local man collects truckload of donations for tornado victims
This weekend, a truckload of much needed supplies is headed down to tornado ravaged Moore, Oklahoma. And it's all thanks to support from Rockford area residents. Aaron Tokarz's home is full of donationsMore >>
This weekend, a truckload of much needed supplies is headed down to tornado ravaged Moore, Oklahoma. And it's all thanks to support from Rockford area residents. Aaron Tokarz's home is full of donationsMore >>
Father of murder victim's children speaks out against violence
Father of murder victim's children speaks out against violence
A Rockford mother, murdered one week ago, leaves behind two young daughters. The children's father, Jared Williams, says their loss will be difficult for the family to get over. He wants her killer toMore >>
A Rockford mother, murdered one week ago, leaves behind two young daughters. The children's father, Jared Williams, says their loss will be difficult for the family to get over. More >>
Rockford area engineers say bridge structures here differ from Seattle's
Rockford area engineers say bridge structures here differ from Seattle's
Winnebago County is home to roughly 200 bridges and thanks to regular inspections, the people in charge of keeping an eye on them say the ones you drive across are safe. In fact, Rockford city workersMore >>
Winnebago County is home to roughly 200 bridges and thanks to regular inspections, the people in charge of keeping an eye on them say the ones you drive across are safe. In fact, Rockford city workersMore >>
Rockford radio embraces song on marriage equality
Rockford radio embraces song on marriage equality
The same duo responsible for getting the song "Thrift Shop" stuck in your head for weeks are responsible for a new song promoting marriage equality, and it's getting big play on local radio.More >>
The same duo responsible for getting the song "Thrift Shop" stuck in your head for weeks are responsible for a new song promoting marriage equality, and it's getting big play on local radio.More >>
Local agencies remind people to stay safe in and on the water
Local agencies remind people to stay safe in and on the water
The Rockford Park District teamed up with other local agencies gathered at a press conference Friday to remind people planning on spending their summers boating and swimming to stay safe.More >>
The Rockford Park District teamed up with other local agencies gathered at a press conference Friday to remind people planning on spending their summers boating and swimming to stay safe.More >>
UPDATE: Jury delivers verdict in Marie's Pizza murder trial
UPDATE: Jury delivers verdict in Marie's Pizza murder trial
The jury has delivered its verdict in the Marie's Pizza murder case. Lamar Coates has been accused of murdering his brother, Michael Sago, even though he never fired the shots that killed him.More >>
The jury has delivered its verdict in the Marie's Pizza murder case. Lamar Coates has been accused of murdering his brother, Michael Sago, even though he never fired the shots that killed him.More >>

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Snappers Win Streak Hits Seven Games
Snappers Win Streak Hits Seven Games
Ryan Mathews' two-run homer in the fifth inning put the Beloit Snappers out in front and they held on against the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 5-4.More >>
Ryan Mathews' two-run homer in the fifth inning put the Beloit Snappers out in front and they held on against the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 5-4.More >>
Aviators Fall Again
Aviators Fall Again
The Rockford Aviators, presented by Pearson, saw a 3-0 lead slip away Friday night in Traverse City, losing by a final score of 4-3 at Wuerfel Park.
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The Rockford Aviators, presented by Pearson, saw a 3-0 lead slip away Friday night in Traverse City, losing by a final score of 4-3 at Wuerfel Park.
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Tillmon, Brekelbaum Earn RPS Athlete Honors
Tillmon, Brekelbaum Earn RPS Athlete Honors
East's Logan Tillmon and Auburn's Jake Brekelbaum brought home RPS Academic All-Stars Athlete of the Year awards Thursday night at the Coronado.More >>
East's Logan Tillmon and Auburn's Jake Brekelbaum brought home RPS Academic All-Stars Athlete of the Year awards Thursday night at the Coronado.More >>
Snappers Extend Winning Streak to Six Games
Snappers Extend Winning Streak to Six Games
The Beloit Snappers got six scoreless innings from their bullpen as they prevailed over the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 5-3.More >>
The Beloit Snappers got six scoreless innings from their bullpen as they prevailed over the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 5-3.More >>
NIU Falls in MAC Tourney Opener
NIU Falls in MAC Tourney Opener
Playing extra innings baseball for third time in the last five games, the Northern Illinois baseball team (22-33) surrendered two runs in the top of the 11th to Bowling Green (21-28) as the Huskies fell to the Falcons, 6-4. More >>
Playing extra innings baseball for third time in the last five games, the Northern Illinois baseball team (22-33) surrendered two runs in the top of the 11th to Bowling Green (21-28) as the Huskies fell to the Falcons, 6-4. More >>
Snappers Knock Off Cedar Rapids
Snappers Knock Off Cedar Rapids
Nick Rickles pummeled his first two home runs of the season to power the Beloit Snappers past the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7-6.More >>
Nick Rickles pummeled his first two home runs of the season to power the Beloit Snappers past the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7-6.More >>
Aviators Drop 3rd Straight
Aviators Drop 3rd Straight
The Rockford Aviators, presented by Pearson, got a quality start from Drew Rucinski but were unable to get anything going offensively as they lost to Washington Wednesday afternoon by a final score of 5-2.More >>
The Rockford Aviators (1-4), presented by Pearson, got a quality start from Drew Rucinski but were unable to get anything going offensively as they lost to Washington (2-3) Wednesday afternoon by a final score of 5-2 at Aviators Stadium in Loves Park. More >>
NIU Baseball Players Earn All-MAC Honors
NIU Baseball Players Earn All-MAC Honors
Northern Illinois baseball players Eli Anderson and Alex Klonowski were selected First Team All-Mid American Conference Tuesday night.More >>
Northern Illinois baseball players Eli Anderson and Alex Klonowski were selected First Team All-Mid American Conference Tuesday night.More >>
NIU's Ruzich Receives MAC Honor
NIU's Ruzich Receives MAC Honor
Northern Illinois catcher Nate Ruzich (Joliet, Ill./South Suburban College) was named the Mid-American Conference's West Division Player of the Week in the conference's final weekly award.More >>
Northern Illinois catcher Nate Ruzich (Joliet, Ill./South Suburban College) was named the Mid-American Conference's West Division Player of the Week in the conference's final weekly award.More >>
Snappers to Host Baseball Camp
Snappers to Host Baseball Camp
The Snappers will be holding two camps this season, both at Pohlman Field, with the first camp set for June 13th and 14th and the second one taking place on August 8th and 9th.More >>
The Beloit Snappers Baseball Camp has returned for 2013. The Snappers will be holding two camps this season, both at Pohlman Field, with the first camp set for June 13th and 14th and the second one taking place on August 8th and 9th.More >>