Rock County discontinues funding for four nonprofits
A complaint from a citizen in Shawano County who was concerned about taxpayer money funding a food pantry has local implications. County Administrator Josh Smith says last month the Attorney General issued a legal opinion stating that
Beloit Superintendent of Schools on leave
Beloit Superintendent of Schools Tom Johnson is on leave as of Thursday. The school board called a special closed door meeting Thursday night to discuss a “specific personnel problem regarding an administrator”. School Board President Laurie Endres
Packers announce roster moves, Biegel set to make debut
The Green Bay Packers made a series of roster moves on Friday, starting with the activation of linebacker Vince Biegel from reserve/physically unable to perform. In addition, they signed long snapper Derek Hart to the active roster.
Humane Society considers new home
A new home could be in the making for the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin. Executive Director Brett Frazier says a facility needs analysis last year showed the current facility woefully inadequate. Frazier says the Humane Society
Janesville man accused of attempting to disarm police officer
A 28-year-old Janesville man is facing charges including Disorderly Conduct and Attempting to Disarm a Police Officer. Police say they were forced to Taser Trevor E. Prevatt about 7:30 a.m. Friday when they were called to a
Dairy groups push back against Wisconsin license plate redesign
Several leaders in the state’s dairy industry are speaking out against legislation that could result in Wisconsin dropping the phrase “America’s Dairyland” from its license plates. State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) began circulating a bill Thursday that
Mueller named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year
The Wisconsin men’s soccer team had three players earn Big Ten Conference honors on Friday. Senior Chris Mueller headlined the group, becoming just the second player in program history to be named the Big Ten Offensive Player
Assembly passes bill to repeal state mining law
Wisconsin’s “prove it first” law on new sulfide mines in the state has moved a step closer to repeal. The Assembly voted 55-38 on Thursday to allow mining companies to apply for permits to mine for copper,