Brown County murder suspect released for lack of evidence
A man arrested for the death of his live-in girlfriend in Brown County has been released from jail. Douglass Detrie was freed from jail on Friday. This comes after prosecutors say they’re not confident they have enough evidence
WIDOT: heat can lead to pavement buckling
The onset of hot weather means motorists need to be alert for pavement buckling. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding motorists of the potential for pavement buckling. The problem tends to be most common during the
Election officials knock 3 candidates off the ballot in Wisconsin
Problems with signatures on their nominating papers will keep three candidates off of the ballot in Wisconsin this year. The state Government Accountability Board on Friday voted to remove the candidates for state and Congressional offices, based
Jail inmate accused of threatening to kill Madison police officer
Madison Police say they’ve stopped a plot to kill a police officer. Police chief Mike Koval called a press conference Friday to announce the investigation. “Within the last month, MPD recieved information about a plot to kill
Wisconsin DNR changes review process for high capacity well permits
The state Department of Natural Resources has changed its policy for reviewing applications for high capacity well permits. In a policy posted on the DNR website Friday, agency officials said the application process will remain the same.
Quinn Smith pleads not guilty to Manitowoc murder
One of two Minnesota men suspected of killing a Manitowoc man in his doorway has pleaded not guilty. Online court records detail that 22-year-old Quinn Smith is scheduled to stand trial on September 26. Smith, who was taken
Interstate ramp closure planned in Janesville next week
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation warns motorists about another ramp closure as part of the I-39/90 expansion project. The northbound ramp from the Interstate to State Highway 26 will close from 9:00 next Wednesday evening until Saturday,
Janesville police look for help identifying theft suspects
Janesville Police turn to the public to help nab a pair of suspects wanted for retail theft. The thieves are accused of stealing almost $3000 worth of men’s fragrance from Ulta Beauty at the Janesville Mall on
Health officials drop request to change Wisconsin Medicaid programs
Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services is withdrawing a request to make changes to state Medicaid programs. The state had submitted a concept plan to the Joint Finance Committee for changes to the IRIS and Family Care long-term
Three teens arrested in connection to Janesville burglary
Three teens face a number of charges following a break-in at St. Patrick’s School in Janesville early Friday morning. Janesville Police say officers were dispatched to the school on the 300 block of Lincoln Avenue just before