Wisconsin Capitol Christmas tree to come from Rhinelander
This year’s state Capitol Christmas tree will be a 40-foot balsam fir from Rhinelander. Governor Scott Walker’s office announced Thursday that Brad and Elizabeth Kowieski, along with their family, donated the tree, which was planted by Brad
Expansion of JVL business could create 31 jobs
The Janesville City Council considers $100,000 in tax incremental financing to help an area business expand. SC Aviation Inc. is looking to build a new 36,000 square foot aircraft hangar at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport to
Janesville man charged with viewing child porn
A Janesville man is charged in federal court with viewing child pornography. The U.S. Attorney's Office says 30-year-old Casey J. Wulff was indicted by a grand jury Thursday on one count of knowingly accessing visual depictions of
Bicyclist killed by logging truck in Adams County
A 68-year-old bicyclist has died after being hit by an empty logging trailer in central Wisconsin. It happened late Wednesday afternoon in the Adams County town of Rome, south of Wisconsin Rapids. Police say Judy Gause was
Man who evaded police for two weeks held on $5 million bond
It appears a murder suspect who eluded Kenosha County authorities for two weeks will not be released from of jail anytime soon. A Kenosha County judge on Wednesday ordered a $5 million bond for 32-year-old Andrew Obregon
Elderly Delavan man found safe
A missing 95-year-old Delavan man has been found safe. A "Silver Alert" was issued Wednesday morning for Albert Van Der Veen. He was last seen at an Evansville gas station at 6:40 in the morning. Authorities Thursday
AUDIO: Rock County Sheriff's Office steps up OWI patrols
The Rock County Sheriff's Office joins in a regional effort to crack down on drunk driving. The Sheriff's Office is joining with Dane, Columbia, Iowa, Sauk, and Jefferson counties in sharing a $90-thousand traffic safety grant. Sheriff's
Report details ‘paid patriotism’ at sporting events
A newly released report shows Wisconsin sports teams cashing in on Pentagon contracts. It’s called “paid patriotism,” and U.S. Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake have detailed contracts between the Department of Defense and teams across the
Milton Schools consider sports complex
The Milton School District is considering working a deal with the city to build a regional sports complex. The district would create parking spaces and a pick-up and drop-off area near East Elementary School in exchange for
WIAA Girls Volleyball Tournament opens today
The 43rd annual WIAA Girls State Volleyball Tournament opens today and runs through Saturday at the Resch Center in Green Bay. Division one schools make up the first day of competition, followed by divisions 2, 3 and