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Katherine Langford

Katherine Langford

Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN

Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.

30 stories from Katherine Langford in Rockford

Cause of death revealed for 'Office Space' actor Richard Riehle: Reports — WTVO (Rockford)
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Cause of death revealed for 'Office Space' actor Richard Riehle: Reports

The cause of death for longtime actor Richard Riehle has been revealed, according to reports.

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Byron Generating Station will add 1.1 gigawatts to the power grid via federal loan — WTVO (Rockford)
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Byron Generating Station will add 1.1 gigawatts to the power grid via federal loan

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $5 billion loan to fund nuclear upgrades for Constellation Energy's fleet, which will add 1.1 gigawatts of capacity to the Midwestern power grid through projects like the Byron Generating Station.

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Police: Rockford man arrested for aggravated DUI with three underage passengers in vehicle — WTVO (Rockford)
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Police: Rockford man arrested for aggravated DUI with three underage passengers in vehicle

A Rockford man was arrested and charged with aggravated DUI after Illinois State Police said he was driving with three underage passengers early Monday morning.

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Recalled butter sold in 10 states receives risk warning: FDA — WTVO (Rockford)
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Recalled butter sold in 10 states receives risk warning: FDA

A popular plant-based butter has been recalled due to yeast, mold and E. coli, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned it a risk level.

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Rockford native Susan Saint James, of 'McMillan & Wife,' 'Kate & Allie,' dies — WTVO (Rockford)
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Rockford native Susan Saint James, of 'McMillan & Wife,' 'Kate & Allie,' dies

Susan Saint James, the Rockford, Illinois, native known for her roles on "McMillan Wife" and "Kate Allie," has died, according to reports. She was 80.

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Police: Janesville man charged with homicide after person found dead in apartment — WTVO (Rockford)
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Police: Janesville man charged with homicide after person found dead in apartment

A Janesville man was arrested after officers found a deceased person inside an apartment Sunday, according to the Janesville Police Department.

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Do Rockford residents really pay the highest property taxes in America? Here's what the numbers show — WTVO (Rockford)
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Do Rockford residents really pay the highest property taxes in America? Here's what the numbers show

Whether Rockford has the nation's highest property taxes depends on how the question is asked.

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'Sexiest Man Alive' thought honor was a prank: People — WTVO (Rockford)
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'Sexiest Man Alive' thought honor was a prank: People

People has officially revealed its 2026 Sexiest Man Alive.

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Rockford data center framework moves forward despite lone opposition — WTVO (Rockford)
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Rockford data center framework moves forward despite lone opposition

The Rockford City Council voted 11-1 to advance a proposed framework for data center development to the Zoning Board of Appeals for public hearings in November.

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Rockford city leaders consider property tax hike to protect police staffing — WTVO (Rockford)
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Rockford city leaders consider property tax hike to protect police staffing

Rockford city leaders are considering a $1.74 million property tax increase to address a $5.88 million deficit and prevent police staffing cuts in the city's 2027 budget.

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Cheap Trick cancels scheduled concerts, taking break from touring — WTVO (Rockford)
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Cheap Trick cancels scheduled concerts, taking break from touring

The announcement was first shared by Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, where the band had been scheduled to perform in February.

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FTC, 20 states sue Dollar General, claiming customers overcharged — WTVO (Rockford)
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FTC, 20 states sue Dollar General, claiming customers overcharged

The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have sued Dollar General, alleging the discount retailer cost consumers millions of dollars through deceptive pricing practices over several years.

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Chicago-Rockford International Airport introduces paperless parking to speed up travel — WTVO (Rockford)
Community•Yesterday

Chicago-Rockford International Airport introduces paperless parking to speed up travel

Chicago-Rockford International Airport has launched a paperless parking program, becoming the first airport in Illinois to implement the system.

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Alan Dysert of ‘All My Children’ fame dies — WTVO (Rockford)
Community•Yesterday

Alan Dysert of ‘All My Children’ fame dies

Actor Alan Dysert, best known for his role on television’s "All My Children,” has died at 75, according to his family.

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11 more Illinois counties to vote on proposals to separate from Cook County — WTVO (Rockford)
Community•Yesterday

11 more Illinois counties to vote on proposals to separate from Cook County

Voters in 11 Illinois counties will decide this November whether local officials should explore separating from Cook County to form a new state.

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Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, joins list of nation's spooky-named communities — WTVO (Rockford)
Community•Yesterday

Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, joins list of nation's spooky-named communities

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau provides statistical insights into Halloween demographics, including the number of potential trick-or-treaters and uniquely named communities like Sleepy Hollow, Illinois.

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Rockford reminds residents to properly dispose of leaves and yard waste this fall — WTVO (Rockford)
Community•Yesterday

Rockford reminds residents to properly dispose of leaves and yard waste this fall

City officials said yard waste should not be placed in streets, ditches, creeks or drainage areas because it can block storm drains and contribute to flooding during heavy rain events.

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Illinois lottery reports record $3.87 billion in sales and $804 million in proceeds — WTVO (Rockford)
Community•Yesterday

Illinois lottery reports record $3.87 billion in sales and $804 million in proceeds

The Illinois Lottery achieved record sales of $3.87 billion during fiscal year 2026, contributing nearly $792 million to K-12 public education.

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Woman faked pregnancies involving 'Bachelor' star, other man, court finds — WTVO (Rockford)
Community•Yesterday

Woman faked pregnancies involving 'Bachelor' star, other man, court finds

The case centered on allegations brought by former "Bachelor" star Clayton Echard and another Arizona man, Gregory Gillespie, both of whom prosecutors say were targeted by the false pregnancy claims.

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Concerning 'hijack' text prompts United flight to turn back, cockpit audio indicates — WTVO (Rockford)
Schools•Yesterday

Concerning 'hijack' text prompts United flight to turn back, cockpit audio indicates

A United Airlines flight returned to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff on Saturday night due to a "potential security concern," the airline has confirmed.

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34 chains with Halloween deals and seasonal specials: Chipotle, Pizza Hut and more — WTVO (Rockford)
Sports•Yesterday

34 chains with Halloween deals and seasonal specials: Chipotle, Pizza Hut and more

These Halloween food deals are so good, it’s scary.

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Family rallies around victims of fatal Rockford crash as charges filed against driver — WTVO (Rockford)
Community•Yesterday

Family rallies around victims of fatal Rockford crash as charges filed against driver

A 23-year-old driver faces charges of reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after a crash in Rockford, Illinois, claimed the life of 66-year-old passenger Vince Patterson last week.

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Toys R Us returns to CherryVale Mall with new storefront — WTVO (Rockford)
Real Estate•Yesterday

Toys R Us returns to CherryVale Mall with new storefront

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Nostalgic toy store brand Toys R Us has returned to Rockford with a new store inside the CherryVale Mall. Mall management announced the opening of Toys R Us "just in time for the holidays!" on Monday. According to the official store listing, "The Toys R Us shop brings the...

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Six Flags announces new safety measure after fatal Goliath tragedy — WTVO (Rockford)
Community•Yesterday

Six Flags announces new safety measure after fatal Goliath tragedy

The change was announced in a public update released Friday by CEO John Reilly.

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Rockford man arrested on warrant, loaded handgun found during traffic stop, police say — WTVO (Rockford)
Community•Yesterday

Rockford man arrested on warrant, loaded handgun found during traffic stop, police say

Police arrested a man Sunday following a traffic stop, according to the Rockford Police Department.

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Rockford property taxes explained: Who actually gets your money — WTVO (Rockford)
Real Estate•Yesterday

Rockford property taxes explained: Who actually gets your money

A closer look shows the City of Rockford receives only a portion of the property taxes paid by homeowners.

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Beef jerky sold in 7 states recalled after bypassing federal inspection — WTVO (Rockford)
Community•Yesterday

Beef jerky sold in 7 states recalled after bypassing federal inspection

A beef jerky recall spanning seven states affects multiple flavors after regulators said the products weren't properly inspected.

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When do clocks change in Illinois? Here's when Daylight Saving Time ends in 2026 — WTVO (Rockford)
Community•Yesterday

When do clocks change in Illinois? Here's when Daylight Saving Time ends in 2026

Northern Illinois residents will soon need to turn their clocks back as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end for 2026.

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Open enrollment begins: What Medicare beneficiaries need to know for 2027 — WTVO (Rockford)
Health•Yesterday

Open enrollment begins: What Medicare beneficiaries need to know for 2027

Open enrollment for Medicare plans is underway, and several changes are going into effect in 2027 that could affect your health care coverage.

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One person hospitalized after Rockford house fire early Monday morning — WTVO (Rockford)
Health•Yesterday

One person hospitalized after Rockford house fire early Monday morning

Rockford firefighters rescued a person from an overnight house fire early Monday morning.

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