School referenda votes see broad support in Wisconsin
Wisconsin voters approved many of the school referenda questions that were on ballots across the state during Tuesday’s election. Of the 65 requests to raise taxes for operational costs or building projects, 40 were approved and 25
Senate approves high capacity well legislation
After delaying the vote overnight, the state Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to legislation regulating high capacity wells. The Republican bill allows owners of high capacity wells to avoid having their permits reviewed when they repair,
Rock County Sheriff offers Community Supported Agriculture shares of RECAP garden
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is again offering shares for the Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA) as part of their RECAP Garden beginning in June, 2017. The CSA program allows community members to buy shares of produce
Beloit College hosts panel discussion with area experts on immigration and refugee programs
Beloit College works to address some of the concerns surrounding President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration. Director of International Education Elizabeth Brewer says a panel discussion Friday afternoon at 4:00 in the Richardson auditorium will feature a
Janesville City Clerk works to address election night reporting confusion
Local election officials learn a thing or two from Tuesday’s election. Janesville City Clerk Dave Godek says a delay in when absentee and regular ballots were transmitted caused the results on the county’s website to appear complete
Janesville area man faces 4th OWI charge
A rural Janesville man is facing a charge of fourth offense intoxicated driving. A criminal complaint says 44-year-old Shayne A. Burdick was stopped around midnight Sunday on Court Street near Pearl Streets when police saw him driving
Edgerton dog honored as Hometown Hero
The Wisconsin State Assembly Tuesday honored Rumor, the German Shepherd who won Best in Show at the 2017 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. State Representative Don Vruwink of Milton presented the citation of commendation to Kent Boyles
Davies struggles as Brewers fall to Rockies
Milwaukee starter Zach Davies forced manager Craig Counsell to go to his bullpen early again and the Brewers fell for the second straight day to the Colorado Rockies, this time 6-5. Davies gave up six runs and
Westbrook ties triple-double record in rout over the Bucks
Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists to post his record tying 41st triple-double of the season as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to a 110-79 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
UW’s Cephus’ father dies in shooting
Wisconsin Badger wide receiver Quintez Cephus has returned home to Macon, GA, where his father was killed on Tuesday. Andre Taylor was shot after an argument outside a convenience store. He was 39. Police in Macon have