Bill would loosen lake dredging regulations
Legislation being considered at the Capitol would expand the rights of lake property owners. One provision of the complex and wide-ranging bill (SB 459) has to do with the rights of lake property owners to dredge muck
Suspect in Madison grocery store shooting in custody
A man wanted in connection with the killing of a 25-year-old woman outside of a Madison grocery store is now in police custody. Madison police say 26-year-old Christopher O’Kroley was arrested Wednesday afternoon, after shots were fired
Beloit homicide suspect waives preliminary hearing
One of two men accused in a January 8th town of Turtle homicide appears in Rock County Court. 26-year-old Jamal Sharief waived his right to a preliminary hearing at his adjourned initial appearance Wednesday afternoon. According to
Ariens Company fires seven Muslim workers over prayer breaks
The Ariens Company says it has fired seven of its Muslim workers for continuing to take unscheduled breaks for prayer. The Brillion-based company began enforcing a policy last month that requires workers to stay on the assembly
Beloit man charged in connection with tavern burglary
A 53-year-old Beloit man accused of breaking into the Town Club Bar earlier this week faces a handful of charges. Allen L. Earle is charged with burglary, possession of burglary tools, and three counts of criminal damage
Lagging state finances could cap spending in spring session
A continued decline in state revenue projections could have an impact on what bills the Wisconsin legislature passes this spring. A report from the state Legislative Fiscal Bureau last month showed the state is still expected to
Beloit College’s annual dance concert runs Thursday – Sunday
Over four days in early February, Beloit College will host the department of theatre, dance and media studies’ annual mainstage dance concert, Chelonia. For the first time since 2010, Chelonia will include a live music component. Chelonia
Madison police investigate year’s first homicide
Madison Police are investigating the first homicide shooting of the year. Officers arriving at the parking lot of Metro Market on Cottage Grove Road on the city’s east side at around 8:00 p.m. Tuesday found a 24-year-old
AUDIO: Janesville police plan coffee with cops events
Janesville police may be spending a little more time in donut shops. Community Services Sergeant Brian Donohoue says the chief plans to sit down and have coffee with residents. Donohoue says the goal is to allow residents
Wisconsin’s 2016 Recruiting Class is set
The Wisconsin football team announced 24 new scholarship players and six walk-ons by mid-morning on National Signing Day today. Coach Paul Chryst will make his first public comments on his 2016 recruiting class at 2:30 this afternoon. It’s