Miranda Paige

Reporter

From there, Miranda spent the last three and a half years reporting in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for KDLT and Dakota News Now.

When Miranda is not in the newsroom she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband, and hanging out with her two cats, Eggsy and Roxy.

Have a story idea or news tip? Miranda would love to hear from you!

National

A Colorado Springs man is in the hospital after he says an encounter at a dog park turned...

Man hospitalized with shattered leg after alleged attack at dog park

Updated: Dec. 6, 2021 at 1:08 PM CST

By Miranda Paige and Debra Dolan

A man in Colorado Springs was hospitalized after he says an encounter at a dog park turned violent.

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News

Rockford Fire Department rescues baby ducklings, reunites them with mother

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Zoe Chipalla

Rockford Fire Department rescues ducklings, reunites them with mother.

News

Harlem School Board bans “Gender Queer” book

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Stephanie Quirk

Dozens of people pack a Harlem High School board meeting Monday night, where some parents demand eight books be removed from library shelves, while others ask the board to keep them.

News

Traffic delayed, serious car accident on N. Winnebago and W. Jefferson Streets in Rockford

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Zoe Chipalla

A car appears to have crashed into a traffic barricade on N. Winnebago and W. Jefferson Streets just before 7 p.m. It’s unknown if any drivers or nearby pedestrians were hurt.

Regional

Bustos: $3.4 million coming to Rockford for housing, development

Updated: 16 hours ago

By WIFR Newsroom

The grants will be used to develop housing as well as to address and prevent homelessness in the community.

News

Rockford house fire causes $40k in damage

Updated: 16 hours ago

By WIFR Newsroom

A house on Rockford Avenue is condemned after a fire caused $40k in damages.

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Sports

VanVleet named finalist for NBA’s Social Justice Champion award

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Michael Tilka

VanVleet is one of five finalists for the 2021-22 award

News

Rockford man charged in parking lot shootout

Updated: 19 hours ago

By WIFR Newsroom

A 27-year-old Rockford man faces attempted murder and other weapons charges after a shootout in a convenience store parking lot on May 12.

National

Swapped Out: Hackers target social media users with high-tech fake videos

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Rachel DePompa and Daniela Molina

Cutting-edge computer technology designed to mimic the human brain is being used by hackers to create lifelike videos of celebrities and politicians. But now, bad actors are using this readily available tech to target everyday social media users in cryptocurrency scams.

News

3 minors, 1 teen face weapons charges in Rockford

Updated: 20 hours ago

By WIFR Newsroom

Three juveniles and an 18-year-old face multiple weapons charges in connection with a shots fired incident Sunday,

News

Belvidere zoo shows off new arrival

Updated: 20 hours ago

By WIFR Newsroom

Meet 5-month-old Ruben! He's the newest addition at the Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere.

News

City First Church names new Head of Christian Life Schools

Updated: 21 hours ago

By WIFR Newsroom

City First Church is excited to announce their new Head of Schools at Christian Life.