Report highlights increase in gun deaths involving children in Wisconsin
The number of children killed by guns in Wisconsin has risen in the past few years, prompting new calls for efforts to help limit access to firearms for some of the most vulnerable. A report from the
Work resumes on bridge over St. Croix River at Stillwater
An early disappearance of river ice, no flooding, and light rainfall have allowed contractors to get a quick start on this year’s construction work on the new bridge over the St. Croix River connecting Stillwater, Minnesota and
Rock County Historical Society welcomes guest speakers
Join the Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) as they host Wisconsin 101: Our History in Objects, a collaborative public history project that includes both an interactive online exhibit and programming on Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR). Special guests
Beloit girls soccer team plays for suicide awareness
On Thursday, April 21st, the Beloit Knitro Soccer Co-op Team will be hosting a Suicide Awareness Night when they play Janesville Parker at 5:00 pm (JV) and 7:00 pm (Varsity) on Jacobson Field in Beloit. There will
Governor Walker says he will support any eventual GOP presidential nominee
Governor Scott Walker says he will support the eventual Republican presidential nominee next November, even if it ends up being Donald Trump. The governor has been saying for months that he expects someone other than the current
Janesville high schools ranked among top 100 in state
Both Craig and Parker High schools remain in the top 100 high schools in Wisconsin, according to the 2016 rankings published by US News and World Report. The schools achieved “Silver” status, with Parker ranked 66th and
Judge schedules arguments in Menominee hemp suit
Arguments will be heard by a federal judge next month on the Menominee Indian Tribe’s lawsuit against the federal government over a hemp-growing operation. Court records indicate that oral arguments are scheduled for May 13 before Judge
Police investigate death at Taycheedah prison
Fond du Lac Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Taycheedah Correctional Institution earlier this month. Assistant Police Chief Steve Thiry says officers were notified on April 11 about an ambulance call to the
Green Bay council still pondering Lambeau tax windfall
Green Bay’s city council is ready to end a four-month debate on what to do with the city’s $5.3 million in excess Lambeau Field sales tax money. Under state law, the money must be spent on economic
Former U.S. Senator from Janesville discusses future of GM plant
Finding a new tenant for the old General Motors plant might be a little personal for Janesville native and U-S Senate candidate Russ Feingold. The Democrat remembers how his grandfather bought the first truck off the line