Big Ten releases Badger men’s basketball opponents
The Wisconsin men’s basketball team found out their Big Ten opponent lineup for the upcoming season, although dates, start times and broadcast information won’t be announced until a later date. The Badgers will have home and away
Oshkosh police officer fatally shoots man
A 28-year-old man was shot and killed by Oshkosh police early Monday morning on the city’s south side. Chief Dean Smith says Isaiah Tucker’s vehicle got stuck as he was trying to get away from police by
Brewers reacquire Jeffress from the Rangers
The Milwaukee Brewers announced today that they have reacquired right-handed relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress from the Texas Rangers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Tayler Scott. The 29-year-old Jeffress returns for his third stint with the Brewers (2010
Three teens suspected of egging more than a dozen cars in Milton
Some young people from Rock County learn that it IS indeed suspicious when three teens purchase five dozen eggs at 1:00 in the morning. Milton Police Chief Scott Marquardt says that’s exactly how officers busted 18-year-old Derek
Bucks re-sign Tony Snell
The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed restricted free agent guard Tony Snell. “Tony was an integral part of our team’s improvement last season and we’re excited to re-sign him,” said General Manager Jon Horst. “He is a tireless
Badger women’s basketball releases upcoming schedule
The Wisconsin women’s basketball team has released its 2017-18 non-conference schedule which features games against six 2017 post-season teams and six 20-win teams. The Badgers face NCAA tournament teams Green Bay (27-6), Syracuse (22-11) and Marquette (25-8) as well
Community Action plans to reopen Merrill Community Center in Beloit
Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties has finalized its purchase of the Merrill Community Center at 1428 Wisconsin Avenue, Beloit. “We have worked closely with the Center’s board of directors to ensure a smooth transition,”
Legislators tour area agriculture operations
Several Democrats on the Assembly’s Agriculture committee spend the day touring operations in Rock and Green County. Ranking member Dave Considine of Baraboo admits the tour is political, because Democrats aren’t always viewed as supportive of business.
Positive signs in the latest Rock Ready Index
The latest Rock Ready Index may reflect a relatively healthy local economy. Rock County Economic Development Manager James Otterstein says the job market appears particularly strong. The index for the second quarter also shows home sales price
Sheriff’s office joins Edgerton police to present National Night Out
Deputies with the Rock County Sheriff’s Office may enjoy National Night Out almost as much as the public they serve. Sergeant Troy Egger says officers appreciate meeting the public when nothing bad has occurred. Egger says for