Kaukauna middle schooler struck by school bus
A Kaukauna middle school student was fatally struck by a school bus on Tuesday, the first day of school for the district Kaukauna Area School District Superintendent Mark Duerwaecther issued the following statement: “The Kaukauna Area School
State Supreme Court asked to decide whether training videos should be released
The state Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether law enforcement training videos can be held under Wisconsin’s open records laws. The state Democratic Party is seeking the release of the two videos that include presentations
Rock County community considers incorporation
The Town of Beloit is once again looking at incorporating to village status. Town Chair, Diane Greelee says the benefits would include increased revenue sharing, no more oversight by the city of Beloit, and the potential for
Business leader to speak at Forward Janesville Expo
Forward Janesville secures a keynote speaker for this year’s annual expo. Forward Janesville Director of Events and Membership Development Jolynn Burden says Professor Moses Altsech’s message will resonate in the business community. Burden says Altsech teaches at U.W. Madison
Flash flood watch for much of Wisconsin on Wednesday
The National Weather Service has flash flood watches in place through Wednesday for a large portion of Wisconsin. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches are likely across the area through Wednesday night. Where storms move
Some roads remain closed in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
After the July windstorm that knocked down trees throughout the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern Wisconsin, some roads have now been re-opened while others will remain closed. Among the popular recreation areas that received significant damage in
Badgers climb to 10th in Weekly AP Poll
The Wisconsin Badger football team started the season unranked. After knocking off the LSU Tigers 16-14 at Lambeau Field on Saturday, the Badgers are not only in the poll, but they’re in the top 10. Wisconsin is
Cichy named Lott IMPACT Player of the Week
Wisconsin junior inside linebacker Jack Cichy has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of the Week for his efforts in the Badgers’ 16-14 win over fifth-ranked LSU last Saturday. Cichy led the Badgers defense with eight tackles,
Lawmaker calls for blocking funding raids on veterans homes
A Democratic state lawmaker wants to prevent future funding from being taken away from the state’s veterans homes. Democrats say the state plans to raid $18.6 million out of funds used for state veterans facilities, in order
Dennis Brantner to be retried for murder of Berit Beck
The man accused in the 1990 murder of Berit Beck will be re-tried by prosecutors. A Fond du Lac County jury was dismissed in June after it was unable to reach a verdict on whether Dennis Branter killed