Manitowoc tower climber appears in court
A Manitowoc man accused of climbing a downtown communications tower and staying up there for nine hours appeared in court. Forty-three-year-old Thomas Lee Elliot on Tuesday was ordered held on a $500 cash bond. Police said Elliot
Shilling re-elected Wisconsin Senate minority leader
State Senate Democrats are sticking with Senator Jennifer Shilling as their minority leader. The La Crosse Democrat noted the results of this month’s elections, which saw Democrats lose a seat in the chamber, show the party needs
New polar bear for Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo
A multi-zoo polar bear shuffle involves a Wisconsin zoo. Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo will welcome Berit, a new female polar bear. She’ll replace Sakari, a male bear who has safely arrived at the Buffalo Zoo, taking the
Janesville police have a second K9 unit on the beat
The Janesville Police Department’s newest officer is on the streets. K9 Supervisor Sergeant Dean Sukus says the latest police dog is named Grand. The 15-month old German Shepherd comes to the department from Pennsylvania. Sukus says Grand
Dan Kapanke seeking recount in Wisconsin state senate race
The Republican candidate in the race for a state senate seat plans to seek a recount. Dan Kapanke trails incumbent Democratic state Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) by just 56 votes, following a canvass of the results.
Fire destroys garage in Town of Beloit
Two firefighters suffer minor injuries while battling a blaze in the Town of Beloit Tuesday morning. The first crews arrived at 2025 South Glen Avenue a little before 9:00 a.m. to find a two car detached garage
Most provisional ballots cast in Wisconsin due to ID issues likely not counted
State election officials say the majority of the provisional ballots cast in this month’s election due to photo ID issues were likely not counted. Of the 750 provisional ballots cast November 8th, the Wisconsin Elections Commission says
Sheboygan County fireworks maker sentenced to 15 years
A Sheboygan County man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for making amateur fireworks in his home. Daniel Shilts sobbed in court on Monday as Judge Kent Hoffmann sentenced him on nine counts of nine
Wisconsin Home sales steady in October, sale prices jump
The number of homes sold in the state during October held steady, while sale prices continued to climb. The Wisconsin Realtors Association says its members sold about 6,700 homes last month – about the same number as
Bucks end three-game slide
The Milwaukee Bucks started slow, falling into a 16-2 hole but finished strong and ended their three game losing streak, pulling out a 93-89 win over the Orlando Magic at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Monday night.