Command staff made errors at scene of Sterling firefighter’s death: Dixon fire captain

Animal rights group continues pushing to shut down Ogle County rodeo as one advocate heads to trial

An animal rights group urged Ogle County officials to shut down a rodeo event near Rochelle on Sunday as one of its members heads to trial for charges that accuse her of falsely reporting a shooting at one of those events in May 2025.

2025 corn crop yield report points to good year for Carroll, Lee Whiteside counties

Stark and Tazewell counties had the state’s top average corn and soybean yields, respectively, in 2025.

3 Sauk Valley students named to University of Dubuque spring 2026 dean’s list

The University of Dubuque named students from Dixon and Sterling to the list.

Uncontrolled intersection concerns return to Sterling council

A resident who brought concerns over Sterling's uncontrolled intersections wants to see changes made and cleanup done.

Fulton softball team sets new standard after falling to Dakota in the Sweet 16

This year's Fulton softball team raised the bar after the Steamers finished in the Sweet 16 for the first time and won back-to-back regional titles. Fulton fell 8-2 on Friday to a Dakota team that took fourth at state last year.