Sterling and Geneseo face off on the diamond Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Sterling. Sterling won 9-8.

Dixon and Oregon faced off on the pitch Tuesday, May 5, 2026 for Dixon's final home game. Oregon took the win 1-0.

Rock Falls High School students will perform the musical "Catch Me If You Can." Show times are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May 8, and at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 9.

Take a look back to sports, news and features that happened last week in the Sauk Valley for the week of April 24-30, 2026.

Polo Area Community Theatre will perform "Clue the Musical" at 7 p.m. May 8 and at 2 p.m. May 9 at the PACT theater at 117 N. Franklin in Polo.

Protestors gather at Central Park in Sterling on Friday, May 1, 2026, to rally against the Trump Administration.

Newman baseball beat Mendota 9-2 in a soggy home game in varsity baseball Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Students in the WACC's CEO program held their 2026 trade show Wednesday at the Northland Mall in Sterling. Students in the program were tasked to develop a business model and showcase their goods or services to the community. The show continues from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday.

A new landmark was recently discovered at Franklin Creek State Park. A celebration is set to mark the discovery.