Work to remove Janesville dam likely to last into 2019
Removal of the Monterey Dam in Janesville could take awhile. Even though the city council has approved its demise, Public Works Director Paul Woodard says design consultants have to be hired, and grants applied for, before demolition
Superior mayor Bruce Hagen diagnosed with terminal illness
Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen says that he was recently diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a terminal lung disease. News partner CBS-3 reports that Hagen was diagnosed about 8 weeks ago. The disease causes scarring of lung tissue
Madison police investigate city’s second homicide of the year
Madison police are investigating the city’s second homicide of the year. Chief Mike Koval said the victim is a man in his mid-4os whose body was discovered by a roommate. Koval said the man’s roommate came back
Janesville Police seek accreditation
The Janesville Police Department is facing a little added scrutiny this week. A team of assessors from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group arrived Tuesday to review all aspects of the department’s policies, procedures, management, operation, and
Miss Beloit prepares for state competition
Persistance pays-off may not be her platform, but perhaps it should be for the newly crowned Miss Beloit. 22-year-old Katrina Laursen says she’d competed three-times before being crowned this past Saturday night. Laursen is wasting no time in
Milton teachers can expect a raise next school year
The Milton School Board appears to be doing what it can for top teachers. School Board President Jon Cruzan says community members have directed the district to attract and retain high-quality teachers. Cruzan says board members think
Schmitt recall campaign is ready to launch
Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is not out of the wood yet — opponents are preparing to circulate a recall petition. It’s an effort that’s been underway for the past five weeks. That’s when Mayor Schmitt survived
Wisconsin lawmakers propose ‘right to carry’ legislation
Anyone would can legally own a gun in Wisconsin would be allowed to carry a concealed weapon, under a bill being introduced at the state Capitol. The “Right to Carry Act” would allow people to carry concealed
State agency budget briefings begin today
Lawmakers will being meeting with state agency staff today, as they begin work on Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal. Members of the Joint Finance Committee are opening several days of agency briefings on the budget Walker released
Janesville City Council votes to remove the Monterey Dam
After six hours of public comments and discussion, the Janesville City Council votes six to one to remove the Monterey Dam. Council member Doug Marklein says in the past the City has taken steps to save historic