The Clearwater Sheriff’s race was every bit the neck-and-neck contest we predicted it would be in this year’s midterm local election cycle and the narrow victory for Clarence LaCroix was one of the final races to go final during the evening’s election coverage. With the election now in the rearview mirror, LaCroix spoke to R&J… Read more

Wright County voters elected a new sheriff in this week’s elections. Current Wright County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Matt Treichler won with a comfortable margin over his opponent, Rob Mossman. Treichler has more than 25 years of experience with the department, including several years as the department’s Chief Deputy. The Sheriff-elect told KRWC Radio news […]

Rockford's 80-plus-year Veterans Dinner tradition headlines a weekend filled with hockey, entertainment, shopping and activities throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Continue reading…

Families around Rockford and Beloit can enjoy a traditional holiday experience by visiting nearby Christmas tree farms where they can choose and cut their own tree. Continue reading…

Beef-a-Roo fans have another reason to celebrate! The second Rockford-area restaurant to reopen has officially announced its opening date and time. Continue reading…

That picture-perfect snowy Thanksgiving you're imagining probably didn't happen in Rockford. Real accumulation on the holiday itself is surprisingly uncommon. Continue reading…

One Nevada student's letter reminded us just how much teachers deserve to be celebrated. Continue reading…

Rockford singles might have a new way to meet someone this December, and it’s a little different from the usual dating scene. Continue reading…

Strong voter turnout was seen throughout Wright County for the 2026 elections. While some 19 thousand local residents chose to cast an early ballot, there was reportedly an impressive turnout on Election Day as well. While many of the region’s GOP state and federal lawmakers won easy re-election, most of the major races on the […]