Tallman Talk focuses on the dark side of toys

Get ready to explore the dark side of Toys, with the sixth Rock County Historical Society Tallman Talk- Toys: Trauma Included. Th talk focuses on all of the fun toys that were marketed to children, without any forethought

Wisconsin has its first confirmed case of a Zika virus infection. The state Department of Health Services on Wednesday announced that a Wisconsin resident who tested positive is a woman who recently traveled to Honduras, where Zika-infected mosquitoes

UW-Madison fraternity suspended

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has suspended the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity from all school activities until November first. The student-led Committee on Student Organizations found the chapter violated the Student Organization Code of Conduct by creating an

Highlighting ‘predatory’ payday loans in Wisconsin

Faith groups and low-income advocates are shining light on the payday loan industry in Wisconsin and elsewhere. In advance of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s expected presentation of a new administrative rule that could rein in

Taking a ‘snapshot’ of Wisconsin wildlife

Wisconsin is home to numerous species of wild animals, although getting a handle on just how many can often prove quite difficult. A joint effort between University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers and the state Department of Natural Resources

UPDATE: Suspect named in Janesville stabbing

An 18-year-old Janesville man is accused in Wednesday morning’s stabbing at a home in the 500 block of North Oakhill Avenue. Police Lieutenant Keith Lawver says Gavin D. Roettger was arrested on a charge of Attempted First

Commencement planned for UW-Rock County

New possibilities begin Wednesday night for 85 UW-Rock County students. Campus Administrator Kristin Fillhauer says commencement ceremonies will include speeches by the UW Colleges Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, and Alum of the year, Dr. Lynea