County officials and federal agents are investigating the discovery of a body found in a burning car Thursday morning at Dixon’s Lowell Park.

A program titled “Land of Surprises” will be presented by Jim and Ann Camp on Thursday, Oct. 19, at Odell Public Library.

The battle of the top two teams in the Three Rivers East turned into a bit of a one-sided affair Thursday night. With Newman leading Bureau Valley by a game in the division standings, the Comets played a rock-steady, consistent brand of volleyball in a 25-15, 25-16 victory.

The Dixon girls golf team advanced to sectionals with a second-place finish at the 1A Byron Regional along with individuals from Oregon, Forreston and Newman on Thursday.

A 16-year-old Rock Falls boy is being treated for life-threatening wounds after being shot once in the chest a

The Dixon Duchesses looked to be in postseason form Thursday afternoon against the Sterling Golden Warriors. With a doubles sweep and a singles split, the Duchesses prevailed 4-1 on Sterling’s senior night.

City Administrator Brian Melton provided updates about planned road and water infrastructure improvements on the books for the next few years.

A Sterling man charged with involuntary manslaughter after police say he shot another man in the head on Feb. 19 is set to enter a plea Oct. 31 in Whiteside County court.

The Mike Conrad Trio will perform at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge in Sterling fom 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.