Osceola captures D-4 State Title
Ethan Ellingsworth rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown to lead Osceola (13-1) to a 28-0 win over Lodi (13-1) in the WIAA Division 4 State Championship game. The Chieftains rushed for 217 yards as a team
Amherst rolls to D-5 title
The Wisconsin High School Football offensive player of the year didn’t disappoint on Thursday as the Amherst Falcons captured the WIAA Division 5 State Championship by blanking Spencer/Columbus Catholic 42-0 at Camp Randall Stadium. Quarterback Garrett Groshek
Tyson Foods to close Jefferson pepperoni plant
Some 400 workers at the Tyson Foods pepperoni plant in Jefferson will be losing their jobs next year. The multinational food processing corporation based in Springdale, Arkansas, announced Thursday that the Jefferson plant and a Chicago prepared
Wisconsin lawmakers take testimony on ‘transgender bathroom’ bill
A legislative committee heard hours of testimony Thursday on a bill aimed at addressing which bathrooms and locker rooms transgender students can use in public schools. The legislation, proposed by state Rep. Jesse Kremer (R-Kewaskum) and Sen.
Rock County Clerk launches Facebook page
On November 17, 2015 the Rock County Clerk’s Office launched their new Facebook Page. The County Clerk, Lisa Tollefson, looking for new ways to help communicate information to the residents of Rock County spearheaded the Facebook launch.
Travel Centers of America to buy Quaker Steak & Lube
The sale of a national restaurant chain isn't expected to affect operations at it's Janesville location. This week Travel Centers of America announced a $25 million deal to purchase the Quaker Steak and Lube franchise. The owner
Feingold retains lead over Johnson in latest MU poll
The latest Marquette poll shows Democrat Russ Feingold continues to lead Senator Ron Johnson in their U.S. Senate election rematch. Marquette Law School Poll director Charles Franklin said the previous poll, released in September, found Feingold leading
St. Mary’s Springs cruises to D-6 WIAA Title
Fond du Lac St. Mary’s Springs (12-2) captured its second straight WIAA Division 6 State Football Championship, knocking off Darlington 39-30 on Thursday at Camp Randall Stadium. Clay Schueffner and Fintan Floyd combined for 417 yards rushing and
Kind joins Republicans on tighter checks for Syrian refugees
Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) was one of 47 Democrats who supported a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday, which would create new roadblocks to admitting Syrian refugees into the country. Dubbed the “American
Brewers acquire infielder from Houston
The Milwaukee Brewers sent minor league pitcher Cy Sneed to the Houston Astros in exchange for infielder Jonathan Villar. It’s the second trade in as many days for General Manager David Stearns, after he sent closer Francisco Rodriguez