Grand Chute shooter’s bail set at $500,000
Cash bond has been set at $500,000 for a 19-year-old Grand Chute man accused of firing the shot which killed a 20-year-old man on Sunday. Trevor Teela, who faces felony counts of First Degree Intentional Homicide and
Senate committee advances ‘constitutional carry’ bill
A bill that would allow Wisconsin residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit has advanced out of a state Senate committee. The legislation makes a number of changes to the state’s concealed carry law, which include
Pirus held on $1 million bail for homicide and home explosion
A Madison man accused of blowing up his home in an attempt to hide the murder of his wife is being held on $1 million cash bail. Steven Pirus, 59, made a special court appearance on Tuesday
Homicide suspect attacks Dane County Sheriff’s deputy
A Dane County sheriff’s deputy was injured Monday by a homicide suspect. Deputies were in the process of moving 37-year-old Curtis J. Langlois from visitation back to his cell in the City-County building jail when he began
Assembly Democrats elect Hintz minority leader
Minority Democrats in the state Assembly have chosen a new leader. Rep. Gordon Hintz was elected by members Tuesday at the Capitol, with no other candidates seeking the position. Following the vote, the Oshkosh Democrat said it
Rock County has first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus this year
State and local health officials are advising residents to continue to protect themselves against mosquito bites as they announce this year’s first confirmed human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a resident of Rock County. The
Local legislators fight local railroad project
Two local legislators cross party lines to protect property rights from entities like railroads using eminent domain to acquire land. Democrat Mark Spreitzer of Beloit worked with Republican Amy Loudenbeck of Clinton to include a provision in
Sponsors and volunteers sought for Janesville’s Enchanted Forest
The city of Janesville’s efforts to put a little enchantment in Halloween may need a little help. Recreational Programmer Sara Helgeseon says the city is looking for business sponsors and volunteers to help present next month’s Enchanted
Rock County Job Center hosts job fair Wednesday
A Hiring Event has been set for Wednesday, September 20 between 1-4 p.m. at the Rock County Job Center, 1900 Center Ave., Janesville. As of September 6, a total of 51 employers had registered to participate. Those
Beloit City Council to interview nine applicants Wednesday night
The Beloit City Council will have it’s hands full Wednesday night. City Clerk Lori Stottler says they are charged with finding a replacement for former council member Sheila Deforest. The council will conduct two rounds of public