Senate debate highlights clear divides between Johnson, Feingold
The second and final debate of Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate campaign saw the candidates clash on a wide range of issues, including health care, the economy, and national security. It also highlighted a stark contrast between Republican Sen.
Partial closure of Avalon Road/Highway 11 scheduled for this weekend
This weekend, construction work will require a partial closure of the I-39/90 and WIS 11 (Avalon Road) interchange, south of Janesville. Starting 10 p.m. Friday (Oct. 21) until 6 a.m. Monday, October 24, the I-39/90 northbound ramps
Harley Davidson scores ‘coolest thing’ win
Harley Davidson’s newest engine is the “coolest thing” made in Wisconsin. Harley’s Randy Christianson accepted as Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce announced the award during a luncheon in Madison. “The Milwaukee Eight is great testimony to the work
Test results show many Wisconsin students struggle with English and math
The results of a new statewide test shows only about 42 percent of public and private choice school students who took the exam scored well enough to be rated as at least proficient. The Department of Public
Packers add running back help
The Green Bay Packers added some running back depth on Tuesday when they acquired Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis. The Packers will send a late-round draft pick to the Chiefs, which is expected to be
Milton to consider wheel tax
Next year’s budget in the city of Milton may have a few new ideas. City Administrator Al Hulick expects expenditures to increase by less than one-percent, and the tax levy to be reduced. But because of a
Human West Nile case probable in Rock County
The Rock County Health Department reports the year’s first probable human case of West Nile virus. Officials say the chances of contracting the mosquito borne illness are low, and only one-percent ever develop serious symptoms. Environmental Health
Wausau police meet with Hmong community
Local law enforcement and leaders of the Hmong community in Wausau are working toward fixing their relationship ahead of the sentencing of Dylan Yang on Wednesday. In 2015, Yang fatally stabbed Isaiah Powell in the back, and
Frederic earns Big Ten’s second star
For the second time in as many weeks, a Wisconsin men’s hockey player has earned a Big Ten star of the week. Last week, defenseman Corbin McGuire earned the third star of the week. This week, freshman
West Bend man accused of trying to shoot officers
A $100,000 cash bond has been set for a 24-year-old man accused of trying to shoot two West Bend police officers. Kody Konzal appeared at a bond hearing in Washington County Court Monday, where prosecutors asked for ten days to