EF0 and EF1 tornadoes confirmed in Ogle and Lee counties
OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — Residents in Lee and Ogle counties are tasked with clean up in the aftermath of severe storms, the National Weather Service confirming three tornadoes hit the areas, including an EF0 in Holcomb. “There’s a significant amount of tree debris here in town that’s going to be cleaned up. That’s going […]
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WTVO) — News Media Corporation has unexpectedly ceased operations, leaving several areas, including Ogle and Lee Counties, without access to local newspapers. The corporation cited financial challenges, significant economic downturn in the industry, revenue losses and increased expenses as just some of the reasons for its closure, according…
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — A 44-year-old Oregon, Illinois, man has been arrested on warrants for trespassing and possession of methamphetamine. According to the Ogle County Sheriff's Department, Robert VanDyke was arrested in the 1000 block of S. 2nd Street Monday night around 8:25 p.m. Police said VanDyke was wanted for…
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WTVO) — Jacob Feiden, 32, of Mount Carroll was arrested after a chase with the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, and was charged with aggravated fleeing to elude and driving under the influence of drugs. According to the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, deputies were notified…