Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial adds three names
A cold rain fell on Madison Friday, as three names were added afternoon to the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial outside the state Capitol building. The names joining the now 273 listed on the memorial included Salem Public
Wisconsin remains last in startup ranking
For the third year in a row, Wisconsin is dead last in a national ranking of business startups. Wisconsin has placed 50th among the 50 states in startup activity as measured by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation,
City of Janesville considers changes to mobile food vendor rules
The mobile food vending business seems to be booming in Janesville. Building and Development Services Manager Tom Clippert says Monday night the City Council will introduce changes to the code of general ordinances that would make it
Storm prompts Janesville to extend landfill hours
Janesville city crews are still busy cleaning up from Wednesday night’s severe thunderstorms. Much of the debris has been moved onto terraces, and city officials ask residents not to report this. They say crews will return to
Blackhawk Technical College to hold graduation ceremonies
A graduate returns to his alma mater to show his support. Blackhawk Technical College spokesman Gary Kohn says Stateline Boys and Girls Club Chief Professional Officer Mark Rand is a 1988 graduate, and will be the featured
Rock County 4H Fair prepares for royalty
The Rock County 4H Fair will build a little steam this weekend. Coronation committee co-chair Lynn Galbreth-Wilson says the royalty will be chosen during ceremonies Sunday. Traditionally coronation was held the opening night of the fair, but
Senator Nass warns against bailing out UW-Oshkosh Foundation
A state Senator and frequent critic of the University of Wisconsin System says any effort to bailout the debts of the troubled UW-Oshkosh Foundation could damage efforts to rebuild trust between lawmakers and university officials. The warning
More charges for Green Bay man accused of molesting horses
Charges have been filed in another county against the 53-year-old Green Bay man accused of sexually assaulting multiple horses. In Manitowoc County, Sterling Rachwal faces misdemeanor counts of Intentionally Mistreating Animals and Disorderly Conduct. Prosecutors believe Rachwal
Whitewater & La Crosse earn NCAA baseball wins
UW-Whitewater and UW-La Crosse both earned opening round wins on Thursday at the NCAA D-3 Midwest Baseball Regional in Whitewater. The top-seeded and host Warhawks (36-7) held off St. Norbert College 4-2 in their opening round game. Heath
Koenig’s workout with the Bucks ends early
Former Wisconsin Badger standout Bronson Koenig saw his pre-draft workout with the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, end early. Koenig, who rolled his left ankle in his second game at the Portsmouth Invitational, rolled his right ankle while