Beloit International Film Festival announces BIFF CARES selections
“Life-changing” and “inspiring” are words that have been used to describe BIFF’s annual tribute to the human spirit, BIFF CARES. Encouraging change through the BIFF CARES series is BIFF’s way of recognizing the influence that film can
Janesville promotes economic development TV program
The more people who understand the city of Janesville’s plans for economic development, the easier they may be to achieve. City spokesperson Maggie Hrdlicka says a special episode of Park Place Views, beginning to air Saturday, may
Beloit woman killed in Walworth County traffic crash
A 24-year-old Beloit woman is dead after a Walworth County traffic accident. The Sheriff’s Office says Truley Unique Roberson appears to have failed to negotiate a curve on Highway 59 in the Town of Whitewater about 9:00
Favre should be an easy choice for first ballot induction
The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2016 Class will be announced on Saturday night, on the eve of Super Bowl 50. Former Green Bay Packers great Brett Favre should not only be a shoe-in first ballot Hall
Daniels seeking Super Bowl title with Bronco’s (AUDIO)
Former Wisconsin Badger tight end Owen Daniels is preparing with his Denver Bronco teammates for a chance to win Super Bowl 50 on Sunday against Carolina. Daniels is glad to have the opportunity with the Broncos, but
Manitowoc man gunned down answering door
Manitowoc police say a 51-year-old man was shot and killed Friday morning after he answered a knock at his door. It happened at a house in the 2200 block of S. 9th Street around 5:30 a.m. Friday.
Alleged sword killer Matthew Skalitzky to remain institutionalized
A Wisconsin man who investigators say killed his mother with a sword last September remains incompetent to stand trial. Dane County Circuit Court judge Juan Colas said Thursday that 40-year-old Matthew Skalitzky still is not mentally stable enough
Prospective buyer for Prentice Caterpillar plant
There’s some good news for employees at the Caterpillar plant in Prentice. The Prentice facility that makes forest products for Caterpillar has been the target for acquisition by one of Caterpillar’s vendors, Ritalka, Inc. Ritalka owner Kevin Wald
Middleton invited to compete in three-point contest
Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton has been selected to take part in the three-point shooting contest as part of the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend. Middleton will go up against a star-studded field that includes Stephen Curry of
Badgers long range shooting helps run win streak to five (AUDIO)
The Wisconsin Badgers ran their win streak to five games on Thursday night, knocking off Ohio State 79-68 at the Kohl Center. The Badgers entered the game shooting 32.0% from three-point range in Big Ten play. Last