Holtz announces bid for DPI Superintendent

A 35-year education veteran is preaching the need for communities to take back control of their schools, as he tours the state in announcing his bid to be the next State Superintendent. Dr. Lowell Holtz was in

Nuns on the Bus begins tour in Janesville

The Nuns on the Bus tour enjoys a warm welcome in Janesville.  Sister Simone Campbell called on the crowd, of more 100 gathered Tuesday morning in Fourth Ward Park, to take action.  Campbell says the tour is

Former local education announces bid for top state job

Beloit’s former school district administrator is running for state superintendent. Dr. Lowell Holtz announced his candidacy Tuesday morning in Beloit. The 35-year education veteran is preaching the need for communities to take back control of their schools.

Pokémon GO sets off new cultural phenomenon

More than 20 years after the introduction of the cartoon and gaming franchise, the latest Pokémon craze is once again hooking gamers of all ages. This time, it’s encouraging them to get out around their community to

Heavy rains wash out roads in NW Wisconsin

Heavy rains washed out roads and knocked out power Monday night in parts of northwest Wisconsin. Locations in Douglas, Burnett, and Washburn counties had four to five inches of rain Monday night. Portions of Highways 2 and