Dassey attorneys file motion for immediate release
Brendan Dassey’s attorneys announced Friday that they have filed a motion, asking for their client to be immediately released from custody. On Thursday, a federal appeals court upheld an August 2016 decision that overturned Dassey’s conviction for
Judge orders changes at Wisconsin youth prison
A federal judge has ordered the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to make changes at the state’s troubled youth prison. U.S. District Judge James Peterson on Friday ordered DOC to curtail use of solitary confinement, pepper spray and
Beloit man accused of shooting Illinois man to death in Janesville appears in court
The 32-year-old Beloit man accused of shooting an Illinois man to death outside a Janesville residence on May 28th is ordered bound over for trial. At Barquis McKnight’s preliminary hearing Friday afternoon in Rock County Court, Janesville
Wisconsin lawmakers target ‘data impaired’ driving
While state laws have been changed in recent years to help police target drivers who text while behind the wheel, a group of state lawmakers is concerned current rules on distracted driving are not going far enough
Rock Aqua Jays prepare for season’s first competition
The Rock Aqua Jays may get a taste of just how good they are this weekend. Team President Tim Cullen says the Mercury Open Water Ski Tournament is their first competition of the season. Cullen says five
Madison man cited for 5th OWI
A Rock County Deputy reports seeing a 46-year-old Madison man driving down the middle of the northbound lanes on the Interstate about 1:30 Friday morning. The deputy initiated a traffic stop near Highway 11 and says Elvis
Drunk driving suspect hits police car
Janesville police didn’t have to look far to find a suspected drunk driver. Witnesses say a police officer had the green light Thursday night about 10:00 o’clock when he was driving through the Five Points Intersection from
Bucks add even more length in selecting D.J. Wilson in the NBA draft
Adding to a team already with a great deal of length, with the 17th pick in the NBA draft, the Milwaukee Bucks selected D.J. Wilson out of Michigan. Wilson is a 6-foot-10, 234-pound forward with a 7-foot-3
Brewers take series final with Pittsburgh
The Milwaukee Brewers finished off a split of their four-game series against Pittsburgh with a 4-2 victory Thursday afternoon at Miller Park. Eric Sogard went three for four with two doubles, scoring twice and prevented a run
Janesville School Board member enters race for Ryan’s House seat
The vice-president of the Janesville School Board is entering the race for the First Congressional District. Veteran English teacher Cathy Myers says she knew she had to step up for the community when she saw U.S. Representative