Joseph Jakubowski apprehended with five of the 16 stolen guns
The hunt for a wanted Janesville man who law enforcement feared was planning an act of violence ends peacefully. FBI Special Special Agent in Charge Justin Tolomeo says Jakubowski was taken into custody without incident just before
Peaceful Jakubowski arrest was what police hoped for
Law enforcement officials are expressing relief that fugitive Joseph Jakubowski was peacefully captured early Friday morning, bringing a quiet end to a manhunt that set much of the state on edge for the past week. Jakubowski was
Canadian policy being felt by Wisconsin’s dairy industry
A trade dispute with Canada has Wisconsin dairy producers in a tough spot. Recent Canadian policy changes make it harder for U.S. processors to sell milk used to make cheese, on the Canadian market. That has Wisconsin’s
Orfordville works to support economic development
A small Rock County community has some big plans for growth. Orfordville Economic Development Committee Chair Beth Schmidt says they’ve come a long way in a short time. Schmidt says the committee was organized in 2015 and
Three arrested at Appleton East High School with guns in car
Appleton Police say three people came to East High School Thursday afternoon, and there were two handguns in their car in the parking lot. Sergeant Dave Lund said a police school resource officer noticed two males walking
Jakubowski captured in Vernon County
After being on the run for nine days, a fugitive wanted for a gun store burglary in Janesville is now in custody. Law enforcement officials say Joseph Jakubowski was taken into custody without incident early Friday morning.
Security upgrades considered for Rock County Courthouse
(Gazette photo) Security upgrades for the Rock County Courthouse may not be as straight forward as thought. Around 20 people showed up for the Rock County Board meeting last night to argue against proposed changes to Upper
Jakubowski in Custody

CAPTURED – Joseph A. Jakubowski Official Press Release from the Rock County Sheriff’s Department: APPREHENDED: On April 13, 2017 at approximately 9:30 PM, the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious person on a
Wisconsin DMV moving to seven digit license plates
There will soon be an extra character on Wisconsin’s standard-issue vehicle license plates. The state has just about exhausted the three number and three letter combinations. As a result, Division of Motor Vehicles plate room supervisor Jeremy
Nelson leads Brewers to series opening win over Reds
Jimmy Nelson pitched seven solid innings to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a series opening 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark on Thursday night. Nelson allowed just five hits over seven innings with