Walker declares State of Emergency for heavy snow forecast
With an early spring storm dumping a foot or more of wet, heavy snow across much of the state, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has declared a State of Emergency. “This storm is bringing heavy snow, strong winds,
Wisconsin DOJ negotiates rebate for Narcan purchases
A dramatic rise in prescription opiate and heroin overdoses in the state over the past several years has led to increased demand for a drug that counteract those reactions. The need for ready access to naloxone, marketed
Badgers to practice in Green Bay
With Wisconsin set to face L-S-U in the Carmex Lambeau Field College Classic, the Badger football team will hold a practice in Green Bay on April 2. The Badgers will practice inside the Don Hutson Center beginning
Speaker Ryan laments divisive political speech
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) used a speech Wednesday to call for a change in the personal attacks and angry language dominating modern politics. Speaking to Congressional staffers, the Wisconsin Republican said that such attacks did not
Janesville curb and gutter repair begins Thursday
Intermittent Curb and Gutter replacement is expected to take place on the following streets between approximately March 24 and April 30, 2016. These streets will be open to through traffic while the work occurs. Parkside Drive (Hamilton
NFL Owners wrap up meetings in Florida
NFL owners wrapped up their annual meetings Wednesday morning by approving a couple of rule changes that had drawn heavy protests from head coaches. For the 2016 season only, players will be subject to automatic ejection if
Notre Dame joining the Big Ten for hockey
Notre Dame University has informed Hockey East on Tuesday that it would leave the conference in order to join the Big Ten, beginning with the 2017-18 season. The Big Ten Conference confirmed that announcement today. The Fighting
Slow-No-Wake declared on Rock River
According to US Geological Survey Gauges, the water level for Lake Koshkonong is 8.4 feet, while the water level in Afton is 7.45 feet. County Ordinance requires a slow-no-wake speed restriction be placed on the Rock River when
Wisconsin’s Desbiens named USCHO Player of the Year
After a record-breaking season in goal for the Wisconsin women’s hockey team, junior Ann-Renee Desbiens was named the USCHO Player of the Year. A Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award top-three finalist, Desbiens rewrote the NCAA record books this
AUDIO REPORT: United Way Blackhawk Region celebrates
The United Way Blackhawk Region honors several of those who set themselves apart. Three-hundred some supporters gathered for a celebration breakfast Wednesday morning at the Eclipse Center in Beloit to honor donors and volunteers. Among them, Edgerton