Wisconsin abortions decline for seventh straight year
For the seventh year in a row, the number of abortions in Wisconsin has dropped from the previous year. A new report from the state Department of Health Services shows there were 5,612 abortions performed in the
Local career readiness program appears to be growing in popularity
A report highlighting the use of Rock County’s web-based career preparation and readiness program shows more than 6000 students were reached last school year alone. Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board CEO Rhonda Suda says the Inspire Rock County
Burtness Chevrolet buys Zingg
A long time local Chevy dealer is expanding. Burtness Chevrolet of Orfordville and Whitewater has purchased Zingg Motors and Auto Group in Whitewater. Burtness has been serving Chevrolet customers in Orfordville for nearly a century and Whitewater
Gronik announces run for governor
A Milwaukee businessman has announced he will seek the Democratic nomination in the race for governor. On his campaign website, entrepreneur Andy Gronik says he wants to restore good-paying jobs, make public education the best choice for
Million dollar bond for driver in deadly I-94 crash
An Oconomowoc man was free on bond in four pending alcohol and drug cases, when his car allegedly struck and killed a Good Samaritan. A court commissioner in Waukesha County ordered 37-year-old Frank Schiller held on a
Brodhead police track drug pack
Efforts by Brodhead police to reduce a drug threat appear to pay off. Brodhead Police Chief Chris Hughes had announced a search for a backpack believed to contain heroin and drug paraphernalia. Hughes says with the increase
Milton School Board considers scaled down referendum
Most of the Milton School Board appears to agree, cutting the dollar amount for a possible referendum is the way to go. An architectural and building firm chosen by the district presented slimmed down options to the
No charges for congressional candidate
(Gazette Photo) The Walworth County District Attorney’s Office isn’t pressing charges against congressional candidate Paul Nehlen for a tweet showing a filled-in ballot. Taking a photo of a completed ballot and sharing the photo on social media
Bucks fall to Clippers in Summer League play
Rashad Vaughn scored 21 points and first round draft pick D.J. Wilson added 17 points and eight rebounds, but the Milwaukee Bucks dropped to 1-2 in Summer League play, falling to the Los Angeles Clippers 100-93. Wilson
Sabin signs to play in Denmark Professional League
Ripon’s all-time leading scorer Ty Sabin has signed a contract to play for the Horsholm 79ers in Horsholm, Denmark over the weekend. The New Berlin, Wisconsin native was named NABC Central District and D3hoops.com Central Region Player