Ground News

institutional access

You are connecting from
Lake Geneva Public Library,
please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.

Belvidere image

News about Belvidere

Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Belvidere, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 36stories have been published about Belvidere which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

Local News Publishers

Untracked bias

Suggest a source

Looking for a source we don't already have? Suggest one here.

Top Belvidere News

Man faces rape and felony charges in Boone County for sexual abuse of a minor

Belvidere · Belvidere

Man faces rape and felony charges in Boone County for sexual abuse of a minor

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Daniel Ritschel, 38, formerly of Belvidere, has been accused of rape and faces multiple felony charges of sexual abuse of a minor. According to Boone County court records, Ritschel was taken into custody this week on an arrest warrant that was issued on Thursday, May 29th. According to prosecutors, Ritschel committed multiple acts of forced sexual contact at a Belvidere home over three days in February of 2008, when he w…Read Article

New family-operated juice and smoothie bar opens in downtown Belvidere

Belvidere · Belvidere

New family-operated juice and smoothie bar opens in downtown Belvidere

Open the article to view the coverage from Rock River Current Read Article

APD Issues Warning on Use of Mini-Motorcycles and Motorized Scooters by Minors

Belvidere · Belvidere

APD Issues Warning on Use of Mini-Motorcycles and Motorized Scooters by Minors

ASHLAND, Mo. — The Ashland Police Department is urging parents to review Missouri law before allowing their children to ride motorized bicycles, scooters, or mini-motorcycles on public roads, following a reminder issued by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. According to state law, anyone operating a motorized bicycle — defined as a two- or three-wheeled device Read Article

The Journal goes to Bermuda! Traveling Journal

Mr. Bill Rudin of North Carolina, retired school teacher and our former This Week in History columnist recently took the Journal on the Royal Caribbean’s “Liberty of the Seas” vessel. Thank you to Mr. Rudin for including us in his travels and we hope he is enjoying retirement! Feel free to bring a copy ofBelvidere · Belvidere Read Article

SAVING GRACE: Southern Boone veteran found healing in family after Korean War

By: Tara Wren Blue Upon a recent visit to one of Southern Boone’s senior facilities, I met a Korean War veteran at a community event. He was pleased to learn that I knew his son from around town, and after a warm conversation, I requested permission to return at a later date to interview himBelvidere · Belvidere Read Article

Boone County Rolls Out Targeted Siren System to Combat Over-warning

New software enables precise storm alerts to protect public without causing desensitization Columbia, MO – May 26, 2025 — Boone County Emergency Management has launched a new outdoor warning system designed to reduce unnecessary siren alerts and better target areas at risk during severe weather events. The county has adopted CommanderOne, a Federal Signal softwareSoftware · Belvidere Read Article

Primary School Super Eagles Award: May 28, 2025

Back: Ellie Davis, Aubrey Meyers, Dallas Henry, Hesston Mattern, Luke Thornhill, Caysen Westhoff-Nolting, Nathan Knight. Front: Whitlee Bentlage, Braxton Allen, Hale Creel, Jace Wiemholt, Pixar Payne. Greyson Anderson, Lucy Klutho, Renley Zepp, Hudson Page, Nora Pilsudski, Nolan Rector, Naomi Washington.The post Primary School Super Eagles Award: May 28, 2025 first appeared on Boone County Journal.The post Primary School Super Eagles Award: May 2Belvidere · Belvidere Read Article

Swanhills Golf Course in Belvidere celebrates 30 years with new era under local ownership

Cuinn Donnellan takes a practice swing on Friday, May 23, 2025, before teeing off at Swanhills Golf Course in Belvidere. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current) By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter BELVIDERE — Swanhills Golf Course is entering its 30th year in business with a new era under local ownership. The 18-hole course, 2600 Gustafson Road, was sold last year by the East Dubuque company that built it to the families …Golf · Belvidere Read Article

England named city's Director of Public Works

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Editor's Note: This article has been appended to correct Councilmember Kevin McLaughlin's vote on the budget resolution. While McLaughlin did first say he was abstaining from voting, he eventually cast a "no" vote.Belvidere · Belvidere See the Story

Ashland recycling site closed due to ongoing misuse; City looks to upgrade security system

ASHLAND, Mo. — The City of Ashland has followed through on warnings to shut down the only remaining recycling drop-off bin after continued misuse by residents, including placing trash in the recycling container and leaving recyclables on the ground. The recycling lot is now officially closed for the week of May 19. The closure comesBelvidere · Belvidere Read Article

Southern Boone resident celebrates 95th birthday

Ms. Billie Moreau recently celebrated her 95th birthday with a meal at The Burg with her good friends Marge & Charlie Selbach. “Grandma Billie” is an inspiration to the Southern Boone community, donating her time at the Ashland Baptist Church foodbank distribution on Tuesdays, helping in the church kitchen, and visiting the YMCA at leastBelvidere · Belvidere Read Article

Breaking News Topics Related to Belvidere