Mendota starts strong, hands Newman first loss in convincing fashion
Mendota scored the first eight points of the game and led start to finish to beat Newman 65-46 on Friday, giving the Comets their first loss of the season.
Photos: Mendota boys basketball topples undefeated Newman 65-46
Mendota defeated Newman 65-46 on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at Mendota High School. The Rockets suffer their first loss of the season as the Trojans improve their record to 20-5.
Sterling goes cold late, falls to Quincy in OT
Sterling was unable to answer Quincy’s full-court press in the fourth quarter as the Blue Devils rallied for a 59-52 overtime win. Quincy’s 6-foot-7 freshman Brennan Lepper forced OT with a banked in 3-pointer.
Sterling goes cold late, falls to Quincy in OT
Sterling was unable to answer Quincy’s full-court press in the fourth quarter as the Blue Devils rallied for a 59-52 overtime win. Quincy’s 6-foot-7 freshman Brennan Lepper forced OT with a banked in 3-pointer.
Photos: Oregon boys down Genoa-Kingston at Blackhawk Center
The Hawks outscored the Cogs in the second half en route to an 85-65 Senior Night win on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.
Photos: Oregon girls down Genoa-Kingston 48-32
Oregon downed Genoa-Kingston 48-32 on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.
Dixon: Single-family home built in 1895 sells for $200,000
The single-family residence located at 316 East 3rd Street in Dixon was sold on Jan. 8, for $200,000, or $94 per square foot.
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce honors outstanding community leaders at annual awards ceremony
The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its awards, celebrating individuals who exemplify dedication, leadership, and service to the community throughout 2025.
Prosecutors relieved after jury finds Stillman Valley man guilty of 2016 double-murder, arson
Duane “DC” Meyer, 43, was found guilty Thursday night of the 2016 murders of Maggie (Rosko) Meyer, 31, and their 3-year-old son Amos
2026 Election Questionnaire: Tony McCombie, State Representative, District 89
Tony McCombie: In addition to SAFE-T Act reforms, I support reforming statutes that deal with habitual criminals, fleeing and eluding police officers, crimes against children, and more protection for victims. Read her full election questionnaire here