Kloppenburg leads fundraising in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
State appellate court Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg was the top fundraiser so far, among the three candidates running for the state Supreme Court this spring. Reports filed with the state show Kloppenburg raised $278,447 last year. That put
Wal-Mart to close four Milwakee-area stores
Wal-Mart is closing four stores in Wisconsin — all in the Milwaukee area — among 154 stores the world’s largest retailer is closing in the U.S. The four locations are: – 5825 West Hope Avenue, Milwaukee –
Packers HOF announces 2016 Hall of Fame Class
The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. unveiled the 2016 Hall of Fame class on Friday. The class includes former players Chad Clifton and Nick Collins along with former broadcaster, the late Russ Winnie. Clifton was
Duffy meets with Mexican officials about new consulate in Milwaukee
A new Mexican consulate is coming to Milwaukee, although when it will open still remains unclear. Mexico’s Undersecretary for North America Carlos Perez-Verdia met with Congressman Sean Duffy (R-WI) and other officials in Milwaukee Thursday to talk
Blackhawk Golden K’s have the “Truck” ready for the ice
The Blackhawk Golden K’s are watching the ice on the Traxler Park Lagoon in Janesville closely. Member Glen Disrude says they’re itching to get their “Truck on Ice” contest started. Disrude says the truck needs to be
Madison police chief issues warning to city’s gangs
Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident that Madison police say resulted from a drug deal gone wrong. The shots were fired Tuesday afternoon inside an apartment on Madison’s east side. Police said
Milwaukee shooter gets 50 years for ‘Baby Bill’ slaying
In a case he said “cries out for punishment,” a judge sentenced a Milwaukee man Thursday to 50 years in prison for the death of a 13-month-old boy. Twenty-two-year-old Darmequaye Cohil was convicted in December of first-degree
Janesville man arrested on 5th OWI charge
A 36-year-old Janesville man is facing a 5th Offense Operating While Intoxicated charge after being picked up Thursday night. Janesville police say Andrew J. Stacy was pulled over a little after 8:30 near West Court and South
Packers to put Quarless on IR
The Green Bay Packers will reportedly put tight end Andrew Quarless on injured reserve, which would end his season. Quarless tweeted Thursday morning that his season was over, but didn’t provide any details. Quarless missed 11 games after
College Basketball Roundup
In men’s Horizon League College basketball on Thursday night, the Milwaukee Panthers fell at league-leading Valparaiso, 68-56. The Crusaders went on a 14-0 run to end the first half, improving their record to a perfect 4-0 in