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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday that investigators analyzed biological evidence found at Nancy Guthrie’s home.
Investigators analyzing biological evidence found at Nancy Guthrie’s home
DNA profiles collected from the evidence was put under lab analysis, investigators said.
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February 19, 2026 at 4:30 AM
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday that investigators analyzed biological evidence found at Nancy Guthrie’s home.
ISP listed him as a “lifetime registrant.”
Pilot killed in Poplar Grove plane crash identified as convicted child sex offender
A lawsuit filed in 2025 alleges McClung used his position in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to "isolate and abuse" an 8-year-old girl.
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February 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM
ISP listed him as a “lifetime registrant.”
A Rock Valley College alum is recognized by the finance and business media outlet Forbes for his work as a young entrepreneur in the gaming industry.
Rock Valley College alum named on Forbes 30 Under 30 list
An RVC alum is recognized by the finance and business media outlet Forbes for his work as a young entrepreneur in the gaming industry.
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February 19, 2026 at 3:30 AM
A Rock Valley College alum is recognized by the finance and business media outlet Forbes for his work as a young entrepreneur in the gaming industry.
Federal judge delivers funny ruling on whether boneless wings can be called wings
Federal judge delivers funny ruling on whether boneless wings can be called wings
The lawsuit is from an Illinois man who claims he thought they were deboned chicken wings.
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February 19, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Federal judge delivers funny ruling on whether boneless wings can be called wings
More than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures
More than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures
The department has been aggressively going after states that handed out commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants who shouldn’t have qualified for them.
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February 19, 2026 at 2:30 AM
More than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures
Beloit caregiver accused of abusing disabled adult, deputies say https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/beloit-caregiver-accused-abusing-disabled-adult-deputies-say/
February 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Beloit caregiver accused of abusing disabled adult, deputies say https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/beloit-caregiver-accused-abusing-disabled-adult-deputies-say/
Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/bayer-agrees-725-billion-proposed-settlement-over-thousands-roundup-cancer-lawsuits/
February 19, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/bayer-agrees-725-billion-proposed-settlement-over-thousands-roundup-cancer-lawsuits/
A mayor in Ohio faces charges after he was reportedly caught on camera sniffing a teen girl’s underwear.
Mayor charged with voyeurism after allegedly sniffing teen girl’s underwear
A mayor in Ohio is facing two counts of voyeurism.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:41 AM
A mayor in Ohio faces charges after he was reportedly caught on camera sniffing a teen girl’s underwear.
Rockford-area lawmakers respond to Pritzker’s state budget proposal https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/rockford-area-lawmakers-respond-pritzkers-state-budget-proposal/
February 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Rockford-area lawmakers respond to Pritzker’s state budget proposal https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/rockford-area-lawmakers-respond-pritzkers-state-budget-proposal/
The U.S. is moving on to the semifinals at the Olympics. https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/team-usa-advances-olympic-mens-hockey-semifinals-with-2-1-overtime-victory-over-sweden/
February 18, 2026 at 11:05 PM
The U.S. is moving on to the semifinals at the Olympics. https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/team-usa-advances-olympic-mens-hockey-semifinals-with-2-1-overtime-victory-over-sweden/
Man accused of trying to kill sister with crossbow over house temperature, police say https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/man-accused-trying-kill-sister-with-crossbow-over-house-temperature-police-say/
February 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Man accused of trying to kill sister with crossbow over house temperature, police say https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/man-accused-trying-kill-sister-with-crossbow-over-house-temperature-police-say/
Loose dog joins Olympics cross-country skiing, crosses finish line https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/loose-dog-joins-olympics-cross-country-skiing-crosses-finish-line/
February 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Loose dog joins Olympics cross-country skiing, crosses finish line https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/loose-dog-joins-olympics-cross-country-skiing-crosses-finish-line/
New data shows a dramatic increase in reports to a national tipline as lawmakers push for stronger protections.
Online predator reports skyrocket under new platform requirements
Protecting children online is a big part of internet safety — and new data is shining a light on how often predators are trying to contact kids online. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shares practical steps parents can take.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
New data shows a dramatic increase in reports to a national tipline as lawmakers push for stronger protections.
A Beloit woman faces charges after she was accused of abusing an adult with disabilities on multiple occasions.
Beloit caregiver accused of abusing disabled adult, Rock Co. deputies report
A Beloit woman is facing several charges after she allegedly abused a disabled adult.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:33 PM
A Beloit woman faces charges after she was accused of abusing an adult with disabilities on multiple occasions.
Two social media platforms remain in the case. Two others have settled.
Zuckerberg testifies at trial accusing social media firms of addicting kids to their platforms
The plaintiff is seeking to hold social media companies responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Two social media platforms remain in the case. Two others have settled.
Bad Bunny hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 after Super Bowl halftime performance https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/bad-bunny-hits-no-1-billboard-hot-100-after-super-bowl-halftime-performance/
February 18, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Bad Bunny hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 after Super Bowl halftime performance https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/bad-bunny-hits-no-1-billboard-hot-100-after-super-bowl-halftime-performance/
A 2-year-old girl in Alabama is missing and her mother has been charged as the search for the toddler continues, authorities said. https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/17/mother-charged-with-false-reporting-connection-with-disappearance-2-year-old-daughter-police-say/
February 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM
A 2-year-old girl in Alabama is missing and her mother has been charged as the search for the toddler continues, authorities said. https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/17/mother-charged-with-false-reporting-connection-with-disappearance-2-year-old-daughter-police-say/
Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/17/lunar-new-year-prayers-robots-festivities-usher-year-horse/
February 18, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/17/lunar-new-year-prayers-robots-festivities-usher-year-horse/
Rockford community remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/rockford-community-members-remember-rev-jesse-jackson/
February 18, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Rockford community remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/18/rockford-community-members-remember-rev-jesse-jackson/
Police arrest man who ran toward US Capitol building holding a shotgun https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/17/police-arrest-man-who-ran-towards-us-capitol-building-holding-shotgun/
February 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Police arrest man who ran toward US Capitol building holding a shotgun https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/17/police-arrest-man-who-ran-towards-us-capitol-building-holding-shotgun/
The Issues: Student funding concerns may divide stateline voters at polls this March https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/17/issues-student-funding-concerns-may-divide-stateline-voters-polls-this-march/
February 17, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The Issues: Student funding concerns may divide stateline voters at polls this March https://www.wifr.com/2026/02/17/issues-student-funding-concerns-may-divide-stateline-voters-polls-this-march/
Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein
Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein
Thomas Pritzker will retire as the executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after details of his affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in documents related to the burgeoning investigation of ties the notorious sex trafficker had to the elite and powerful.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein