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WTVO began operations on May 3, 1953 under the original ownership of Harry and Elmer Balaban. WTVO was the first station to air programming in the Rockford market.The station served Rockford as an NBC affiliate for 42 years before switching to an ABC affiliation. Mission Broadcasting purchased the station in November 2004. WTVO-TV offers viewers the most comprehensive local news coverage in the st

ateline area. WTVO-TV has made "News Where You Live" our mission to serve residents of the Illinois/Wisconsin stateline area. WTVO-TV is a member of the Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce, Rockford Area Economic Development Council, and Television Bureau of Advertising. WQRF FOX 39 first signed on in November 1978 with the goal of offering residents an extensive array of programming. We have met the needs of the stateline residents for 23 years by airing programs appropriate for children with Saturday FOX Kid’s and Saturday afternoon movies with Cinema 39. In 2006, we were proud to launch the stateline’s only prime time newscast, Fox 39’s News at 9, and followed that up with the Stateline's first 6:30pm news in January of 2008, the Fox 39 Evening News. On March 13th, 2007, FOX 39 launched full power digital HDTV signal transmission. At 900,000 watts, FOX 39's digital signal is the most powerful in the stateline region. Read our Terms of Service: http://www.mystateline.com/about-us/terms-of-use

Rockford Police have arrested Danny Cross, 48, who is charged as a suspect for grooming, unlawful restraint, and s*xual ...
12/17/2025

Rockford Police have arrested Danny Cross, 48, who is charged as a suspect for grooming, unlawful restraint, and s*xual assault involving a minor.

Rob and Nick attended the party at the late-night talk show host’s home in West Los Angeles on Saturday evening, sources...
12/17/2025

Rob and Nick attended the party at the late-night talk show host’s home in West Los Angeles on Saturday evening, sources for multiple outlets say.

The videos were released as the search continues for the gunman who killed two students and hurt nine others on Saturday...
12/17/2025

The videos were released as the search continues for the gunman who killed two students and hurt nine others on Saturday.

The U.S. has seen more than a dozen lottery jackpot prizes exceed $1 billion since 2016.
12/17/2025

The U.S. has seen more than a dozen lottery jackpot prizes exceed $1 billion since 2016.

Matthew Robinson, 29, was arrested by police in Rochelle on Tuesday as part of an investigation into the distribution of...
12/17/2025

Matthew Robinson, 29, was arrested by police in Rochelle on Tuesday as part of an investigation into the distribution of child po*******hy.

President Donald Trump will deliver a live televised address from the White House on Wednesday evening.
12/17/2025

President Donald Trump will deliver a live televised address from the White House on Wednesday evening.

To those who argue that the U.S. penny had no value: some coin collectors beg to differ.
12/17/2025

To those who argue that the U.S. penny had no value: some coin collectors beg to differ.

12/16/2025

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a major transit overhaul into law, creating a new Northern Illinois Transit Authority and reshaping how CTA, Metra, and Pace are funded and managed across the Chicago region.

Freeport’s Generation Brewing Company announced plans to close after 11 years in business.
12/16/2025

Freeport’s Generation Brewing Company announced plans to close after 11 years in business.

A 75-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in Harvard on Saturday, according to police.
12/16/2025

A 75-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in Harvard on Saturday, according to police.

12/16/2025

Rockford tops Zillow’s list of most popular cities for home shoppers

The Rockford Public School District is considering Dr. Larry Huff as its next Superintendent, replacing outgoing Dr. Ehr...
12/16/2025

The Rockford Public School District is considering Dr. Larry Huff as its next Superintendent, replacing outgoing Dr. Ehren Jarrett.

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