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Rochester High School evacuated for bomb threat
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (95+ words) ROCHESTER, Ill. (WAND) - Rochester High School was evacuated Thursday for a bomb threat." Students were evacuated to the Rochester Fire Department for parents to pick them up after police were called to the school at 11:31 a.m." The school district told WAND News…...
'We were very disappointed': Union co-president speaks on Rochester cutting 22 jobs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (481+ words) ROCHESTER, Ill. (WAND) " The Rochester CUSD 3A Board of Education approved a plan for major cuts'Wednesday night,'which will result in closing the elementary school.' In fiscal year 2026, the district incurred a revenue loss of $1,253,134. School leaders added that the district ran…...
Massive fire destroys large shed in Rochester
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (170+ words) Shed fire on North Walnut'in Rochester on Jan. 21, 2026.' ROCHESTER, Ill. (WAND) - A huge fire destroyed a large shed in Rochester Wednesday afternoon.' The Rochster Fire Protection District was called out to North Walnut for a large shed building on fire.' Pictures…...
Rochester returning to the 4A State Championship after overtime thriller in semifinals
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (418+ words) ROCHESTER, Ill. (WAND) - The Rochester High School football team will attempt to win its 10th straight title under head coach Derek Leonard, following a semifinal comeback over Breese Central which they won in overtime 43-42. "Everyone thought we were a year away, but…...
Rochester preparing for first road test against Mt. Zion
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (109+ words) Rochester preparing for first road test against Mt. Zion ROCHESTER, Ill. (WAND) -- Week 2's WAND Matchup of the week is between two 4A powerhouses Mt. Zion and Rochester. Rochester is no stranger to having a target on their back but this time…...
Rochester Superintendent previously under investigation agrees to resign
11+ mon, 1+ day ago (261+ words) ROCHESTER, Ill. (WAND) - Rochester Superintendent Dan W. Cox announced he will be concluding his tenure as Superintendent of Schools, effective June 30, 2025. ROCHESTER, Ill. (WAND) - Rochester Superintendent Dan W. Cox announced he will be concluding his tenure as Superintendent of Schools, effective June 30, 2025. This decision…...