Joseph Jakubowski refuses to stand in federal court
The man who caused area schools, churches, and government buildings to take extra precautions earlier this month makes an appearance in federal court. 32-year-old Joseph Jakubowski refused to stand for Magistrate Judge Stephen Crocker during his arraignment
Wisconsin offers loan guarantees to dairy farmers hurt by trade dispute
The state is offering relaxed loan guarantees to dairy farmers and processors facing uncertainty because of a trade dispute with Canada. Governor Scott Walker said the move will allow farmers and producers to access much-needed capital to
Koval responds to rash of shots fired in Madison
Madison Police Chief Mike Koval addresses an unusual number of gun crimes Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Koval held a press conference on Tuesday, in response to eight weapons incidents in a little over five hours.
Craig High School student a finalist for Presidential Scholar award
While most of the 723 semifinalists for the 2017 Presidential Scholar awards are identified based on their exceptional performance on the ACT or SAT college admissions tests, one student from Janesville is among a handful being recognized
Jakubowski enters not guilty pleas on state, federal charges
The Janesville man accused of stealing multiple guns and eluding police for more than a week has pleaded not guilty to burglary and theft charges in Rock County. Rock County Sheriff’s Detective Ronald Bentley testified at a
Joseph Jakubowski appears in Rock County Court
The State’s case against Joseph Jakubowski appears to be strong. During the 32-year-old Janesville man’s preliminary hearing Tuesday in Rock County Court Rock County Sheriff’s Detective Ronald Betley testified that blood was collected at the scene of
Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy cleared in fatal shooting
A Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy was justified in using deadly force against a Wausau man, according to a report about the incident. The report, released Tuesday by the Lincoln County DA’s office after an investigation by the
Democrats push for universal background checks on gun purchases
A Democratic state lawmakers is re-introducing a bill that would require universal background checks on gun purchases. While state Representative Terese Berceau (D-Madison) admits the bill is unlikely to advance this session, she says it’s an important
Green Bay man charged for fatal crash on I-41
A Green Bay man is facing a charge of homicide by driving drunk for a crash on I-41 South on Sunday. Prosecutors say 29-year-old Shay Smyser hit a Colorado man near De Pere. Hobart-Lawrence police say 62-year-old
Newville’s Break in the Weather party will include police presence
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office plans to make its presence known at this Saturday’s “Break in the Weather” party in Newville. Sheriff’s Captain Jude Maurer says the enforcement operation is designed to focus attention on operating while