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Oct 8, 2024 |
wrex.com | Kyle King
ROCKFORD — The Rockford region is asking for your help supporting victims of Hurricane Helene and potential victims from Hurricane Milton. Until October 25th, you can drop off donations at the locations listed below. We'll also list the items in the biggest need.
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Oct 2, 2024 |
wrex.com | Kyle King
UPDATE: The Winnebago County Coroner's Office has confirmed the motorcyclist was 48-year-old Joseph Roth of Byron. The coroner also tells us Roth was driving east on Harrison Avenue before a garbage truck pulled out in front of him near Bucknell Drive. Roth died of blunt force trauma at the scene. Officials are still investigating the crash. No one has been charged at this timeROCKFORD — A 48-year-old male is dead after a motorcycle accident on Harrison Avenue Tuesday night.
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Oct 1, 2024 |
wrex.com | Kyle King
ROCKFORD — A 48-year-old male is dead after a motorcycle accident on Harrison Avenue Tuesday night. That's according to Rockford Police, who posted the update on X around 6:20 p.m.UPDATE: The motorcyclist, a 48-year-old male, has succumbed to his injuries sustained in the crash earlier today. — Rockford PD (@RockfordPD) October 1, 2024The crash initially happened around 3 p.m., forcing police to shut down Harrison Avenue from Manchester Drive and Silent Wood Trail. The road has since reopened.
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Sep 28, 2024 |
wrex.com | Kyle King
ROCKFORD — Rockford Police officers responded to MaxMart for reports of two shooting victims late Friday night. When officers arrived, they found a 30-year-old man and a 34-year-old man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both were taken to local hospitals where the 30-year-old man died from his injuries. Witnesses tell police that a verbal fight was taking place between a group of people and a man shot toward both victims and then drove away from the area.
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Sep 27, 2024 |
wrex.com | Kyle King
ROCKFORD — Rockford Police say two adult men were shot at the MaxMart on Kilburn Avenue and School Street just after 10:30 p.m. Friday night. According to a post on X, both were transported to local hospitals with life-threatening injuries. SHOOTING INVESTIGATION: Two adult men were shot at Kilburn Ave and School St (MaxMart). Both were transported to local hospitals with life-threatening injuries. — Rockford PD (@RockfordPD) September 28, 2024Be sure to stay with us for further updates.
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Samantha Soto
Anchor and Reporter at WREX-TV (Rockford, IL)
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Dillon Valencia
Multimedia Journalist at WREX-TV (Rockford, IL)
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Cody Cutter
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