Dead body found at Janesville Park

An elderly woman is found dead at a Janesville park. A Janesville Police report says 76-year-old Joan E. Purdy was found in the upper pavilion playground of Palmer Park Monday afternoon. Purdy died of an apparent self-inflicted

Dontre Hamilton family filing civil rights suit

The family of a Milwaukee man, fatally shot by a police officer in April of last year, plans to file a federal civil rights lawsuit. The announcement from the family of Dontre Hamilton comes at the US

Quarless getting closer to return

Andrew Quarless is hoping to be cleared so he could begin practicing. Quarless can begin practicing this week after spending the last six weeks on injured reserve/designated to return. Once Quarless starts practicing, he has a two-week

Walker not ready to make endorsement

Governor Scott Walker says he’s not ready to endorse a presidential candidate. Walker will be attending tonight’s Fox Business Network’s GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee. “My hope is that . . . ultimately for the good of

Reward grows in case of missing Brown Co. woman

The reward for information leading to a missing Pittsfield woman has increased to $17,000. It’s been more than two years since 60-year-old Victoria Prokopovitz was last seen at her home, at 5118 Kunesh Road. Police say Prokopovitz was

Veteran's Day ceremonies planned across Rock County

Veterans will be remembered at a number of events in Rock County Wednesday.  Among them the Janesville Patriotic Society will conduct ceremonies at Veterans Plaza in Traxler park begining at 10:30 in the morning.  Ceremonies will begin

Duffy brings HUD Secretary to Wausau

Groups focused on helping the homeless and hungry from across central and northern Wisconsin were in Rothschild yesterday for a conference hosted by Congressman Sean Duffy. This was the 3rd annual Hunger & Homelessness Summit and Duffy

Linzmeier pleads not guilty in hoax rescue call

A Stevens Point man accused of placing a hoaxed call for help on the Wisconsin River is pleading not guilty to the charges. Zach Linzmeier faces misdemeanor charges of criminal trespassing, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct and

AUDIO: Local city clerk recruits poll workers

The campaigns are already underway, but the elections aren't until next year.  With such a large field of Republican Presidential candidates, a lot of voters are looking ahead.  Beloit City Clerk Lori Stottler is among them.  She's

Beloit police track down stolen trucks

Beloit police are investigating the thefts of two U-Haul trucks.  Police have recovered both trucks.  One about midnight Monday, and the other a week ago.  Officers say the trucks were stolen at separate times from U-Haul on