Wisconsin father and daughter drown in Lake Suprior
A 38 year-old Wisconsin man and his year 10 year-old daughter drowned in the rough waters of Lake Superior on Thursday afternoon. The Duluth Fire Department responded to the Park Point Recreation Area at 4:20 p.m. on
Assembly releases amendment to Foxconn bill
Republicans in the state Assembly have released a list of changes they hope to make to a proposed incentive package that’s designed to help bring Foxconn to Wisconsin. An Assembly committee will meet Monday to consider a
GOP bill targets gun violence
Republican lawmakers who want to see decreased gun violence in Milwaukee are proposing to toughen penalties for gun crimes committed in Wisconsin. Last year in Milwaukee, 125 people died in gun violence. Another 60 have died so
Ashwaubenon officer hit by drunk driver heads home
An Ashwaubenon police officer who was hit by a suspected drunk driver on I-41 has been released from the hospital. Officer Brian Murphy used a walker while he walked out of the hospital doors and through two
Madison cracking down on ‘egregious’ offenders
As Madison works to deal with a spike in gun violence this summer, Madison’s police chief says there will be a crackdown on “egregious” offenders in the coming weeks. The city has seen 10 homicides so far
Kiwanis playground in Janesville is being rebuilt
(Submitted photo) One of Janesville’s higher profile playgrounds is getting a makeover. Parks Director Cullen Slapak says an almost $100 thousand rebuild of the playground at Kiwanis Park is underway. Slapak says reconstruction will include some unique
Janesville City Council to hold a number of public hearings Monday
The Janesville City Council is expected to have a long night Monday. Council President Doug Marklein says public hearings are scheduled on a number of issues including chronic nuisance premise and vacant building ordinances. In addition, the
Janesville enjoys projected budget surplus
Building a budget may be a little easier for the city of Janesville this year. Acting Finance Director Max Gagin says economic development has improved greatly since the city dealt with a $1 million deficit last year.
Nursing home to be demolished
(Gazette photo) The long serving Rock Haven nursing home, closed since 2013, will be coming down. The Rock County Board voted unanimously Thursday night for it’s demolition. The former Rock Haven nursing home was built in 1962
Brewers fall into third place with fifth straight loss (AUDIO)
The Milwaukee Brewers dropped to 9-17 since the All-Star break, falling to the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Thursday night at Miller Park. The Twins swept the Brewers by winning two in Minneapolis and again taking two more