Walker appoints attorney Daniel Kelly to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Governor Scott Walker has appointed Daniel Kelly, a Milwaukee attorney, to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Kelly will fill the vacancy created by Justice David Prosser, whose retirement is effective July 31. “Daniel Kelly is an exceptionally accomplished
Gomoll gets life prison term
A judge has sentenced Samson Gomoll to life in prison for killing his girlfriend. Gomoll was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide after shooting and killing Stacey Strange during an argument on September 20 at the Oshkosh apartment the
Nelson vetoes board’s eminent domain vote
Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson is vetoing a county board decision to use eminent domain to take property in Appleton’s northeast business park for the sheriff’s department. Nelson said he had a change of heart after hearing
DNR may soon decide on Lake Koshkonong water levels
After years of dispute over Lake Koshkonong’s water level, state officials tell The Gazette the Department of Natural Resources could be within a few months of a decision. The Rock-Koshkonong Lake District and area businesses would like
Traffic enforcement near Beloit nets numerous arrests
A one-day traffic deployment helps the Rock County Sheriff’s Office make several arrests. Sergeant Mark Thompson says the eight-hour deployment Wednesday near Beloit included 16-officers and two agents from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Thompson says the effort
Protest blocks traffic in Madison
Protesters from Black Lives Matter and other organizations made their way to the middle of John Nolen Drive in Madison and blocked traffic during rush hour on Thursday. The protest initially started at the headquarters of the
Power outages across Wisconsin
Nearly 10,000 electric customers throughout Wisconsin were without power this Friday morning, in the wake of the latest round of severe storms. About 6800 homes and businesses are waiting to get their power back after three waves
Brewers drop series finale to Pittsburgh
The Brewers could not solve Pirates starter Francisco Liriano in dropping the finale of a three game series in Pittsburgh by the final of 5-3 Thursday night. Liriano struck out 13 Milwaukee natters over 6 2/3 innings.
Badgers Edwards out with foot injury
Reports indicate that University of Wisconsin inside linebacker T.J. Edwards is expected to be sidelined indefinitely because of a foot injury. A redshirt sophomore, Edwards started all 13 games last season and led the Badgers in tackles with
Packers make bid to host the NFL Draft
The Packers have applied to be the host city for the NFL Draft in 2019, 2020 and 2021, President/CEO Mark Murphy announced at the team’s annual shareholders’ meeting on Thursday. The Packers previously applied for the honors