Inmate who briefly escaped from Iowa prison found dead in Wisconsin
An inmate who managed to escape from Iowa’ maximum security prison for about 10 hours last year was found dead in a Wisconsin prison last week. Justin Kestner entered Iowa’s prison system about seven years ago after committing
2016 in review: Donald Trump wins Wisconsin
President-elect Donald Trump did something in November that no Republican had done in over 30 years – won the presidential vote in Wisconsin. Trump’s victory was something few Wisconsin Republicans would have predicted as 2016 began. In
Janesville’s new fire station recognized for quality design
Janesville’s new central fire station is gaining accolades from a top international trade magazine. Deputy Chief Jim Ponkauskas says Firehouse Magazine has recognized the Janesville station for overcoming major hurdles in site selection and acquisition, as well
Slowdowns planned on I39-90 in Rock County
Expect slow going on the Interstate near Edgerton on Wednesday January 4th. The DOT plans to continue work removing the old northbound Interstate bridge over the Rock River. Spokesman Steve Theisen says traffic slowdowns are scheduled in
Wisconsin DNR makes climate change entry on website
The state Department of Natural Resources has removed language from its website that blamed climate change on “human activities.” The change was made on a DNR web page about the Great Lakes. The update, done earlier this
Walker will deliver State of the State address on January 10
Governor Scott Walker will deliver his State of the State address to lawmakers on January 10. The governor’s office Thursday that he has requested a joint session of the Legislature for that Tuesday at 7 p.m. to
Wisconsin sees spike in flu cases
State health officials are urging the public to take precautions, following a recent spike in flu cases. The state Department of Health Services says there have been 161 documented cases of influenza this season – with 95
Report says Wisconsin tolls could collect billions of dollars
A new report says Wisconsin could collect billions of dollars by creating toll roads in the state. The study released by the state Department of Transportation shows tolls on the Wisconsin’s interstate system would generate between $14
Janesville police investigate shooting
An early morning shooting in Janesville has police combing through a near south side neighborhood. Police say several rounds were fired into a house in the 300 block of Rockport Road about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. Several people
Marquette notches victory in Big East opener
The Marquette Golden Eagles got 23 points from 17-year-old freshman Markus Howard and 20 points from senior guard JaJuan Johnson in Wednesday night’s 76-66 Big East opener at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Howard was playing in