Photos: Winter storm brings several inches of snow to Rockford region January 12, 2024 Kevin Haas Photos by Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A winter storm delivered several inches of thick snow on Friday... Read More
Air quality alert extended as smoke from Canadian wildfires remains over Rockfor... June 29, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The National Weather Service has extended its air quality alert through midnight... Read More
'It smelled like a bonfire': Air quality issues expected to linger this week in ... June 27, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A smoky haze that blanketed the region for much of Tuesday threatens... Read More
Close-knit farming community rallies to help Rockford-area family after tornado April 6, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — A tornado delivered the worst, but in the aftermath it brought... Read More
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado struck Rockford on Friday April 5, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The National Weather Service has now confirmed that an EF-1 tornado struck... Read More
As cleanup continues, Rockford region braces for another round of severe weather April 4, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city is bracing itself for another round of severe storms in... Read More
Boone County firefighter responded to The Apollo, then returned to devastation a... April 4, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app POPLAR GROVE — Less than a year into his service as a volunteer firefighter,... Read More
National Weather Service now confirms 16 tornadoes, identifies the path one took... April 3, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — The National Weather Service said Monday morning that it has now confirmed... Read More
Pritzker praises Belvidere's response to deadly tornado, pledges state support f... April 2, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — Gov. JB Pritzker visited The Apollo Theatre on Sunday where he praised... Read More
National Weather Service confirms 12 tornadoes, including in Belvidere and Mache... April 2, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — The National Weather Service has confirmed 12 tornadoes moved through northern Illinois... Read More