Janesville JFC selects new Fire Chief
The Janesville Police and Fire Commission votes unanimously to hire Batavia, Illinois Deputy Fire Chief Randall Banker to replace retiring Chief Jim Jensen on January 5th. PFC Chair Michelle Vick says Banker's experience was what made him
Wisconsin traffic crashes claimed 44 lives in October
There have been more traffic fatalities across the state this year compared to last, but October was a relatively safe month on Wisconsin roadways. Preliminary figures from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation show 44 people died in
Wisconsin hunter shoots rare mule deer near Amery
A bow-hunter in northwest Wisconsin has bagged a very rare buck. Department of Natural Resources Big Game Section Chief Bob Nack says a hunter contacted the agency last week after he shot a deer and realized it
Finance committee approves $350 million in roads borrowing
The Wisconsin legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted 10-6 Wednesday afternoon to approve borrowing $350 million for transportation projects around the state. The motion passed without a single vote from the budget panel’s six Senate Republicans. “We understand
Madison Oscar Mayer plant to close
After nearly a century of operations in Madison, Oscar Mayer has announced plans to close its historic production facility in the city. Kraft-Heinz announced Tuesday that it will wind-down work at the more than 100-year-old Oscar Mayer plant
Lawyers continue to struggle with dates for Beloit PFC hearing
Not a whole lot comes out of a teleconference between the attorney representing the Beloit Police and Fire Commission, and those representing the City, the Police Chief, and the deputy Chief. Attorney Scott Herrick, who represents the
Kristin Fillhouer named Campus Administrator of UW-Rock County
Cathy Sandeen, Chancellor of University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin-Extension, named 13 individuals to the newly created positions of Regional Associate Deans/Campus Administrators for the UW Colleges. Starting next year Charles Clark will be Dean
PHOTO: Authorities issue Silver Alert
Law enforcement is asking for the public's help in finding a 95-year-old Delavan man. Police say Albert Van Der Veen was last seen at an Evansville gas station at 6:40 Wednesday morning. Authorities say Van Der Veen
AUDIO: Local group tackles youth incarceration
The Diversity Action Team of Rock County wants to call attention to the large number of young people flowing from our schools into the prison system. Spokesperson Jeanne Carfora says a large majority of these children are
Drug bust in Stevens Point uncovers medical marijuana
Officials in Portage County say two people are facing charges, after a search of a Stevens Point residence uncovered more than 17 pounds of marijuana. Police believe the pair brought the drugs into Wisconsin after buying them