Avalon woman arrested for 9th offense OWI
A 59-year-old Avalon woman is arrested for drunken driving for the 9th time following a traffic stop in the Town of Beloit. Town of Beloit Police say early Saturday morning officers received several calls from citizens reporting
Madison-based organization looks for volunteers to expand peer support for bereaved parents to Rock County
The Madison-based Bereaved Parents of Madison organization is seeking volunteers in Rock County to help it expand and support more families through its HUGS support program. HUGS (Hope, Understanding & Grief Support) is a volunteer-run program that
Wisconsin utility workers heading to Puerto Rico
About 60 utility workers from Wisconsin companies will travel to Puerto Rico next month, where they will help with ongoing efforts to repair the island nation’s electric grid. Following Hurricane Maria in September, about 3.5 million residents
Schimel defends delays in rape kit testing
Wisconsin’s top prosecutor is addressing delays in clearing a backlog of thousands of untested rape kits. The Department of Justice received a $2 million federal grant in 2015 to test 6,386 rape kits from sexual assault cases
Bill to stop “Wheel Tax” rolls forward
A bill, working it’s way through the legislature, could impact several communities in Rock County currently using the “wheel tax” to keep local roads in good shape. Milton city administrator Al Hulick says with state dollars for
Summit planned to address youth mental health
A summit on “youth mental health” is coming up in Janesville next month at JPAC. Project coordinator for Janesville Mobilizing for Change, Shari Faber says program is designed for youth. Faber says there’s a real need for
Bucks drop second straight to Bulls
The Milwaukee Bucks dropped their second straight game, falling to the rival Chicago Bulls 115-106 on Tuesday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Bucks committed a season high 17 turnovers. They were out-rebounded 47-41, which continues
Packers place Spriggs on I.R.
The Green Bay Packers placed second-year offensive tackle Jason Spriggs on injured reserve on Tuesday because of a knee injury that he suffered on the first play from scrimmage in last Saturday night’s 16-0 loss to the
Hughes gets two-year deal with Reds
Former Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jared Hughes has agreed to a two-year, $4.5-million deal with the Cincinnati Reds. The deal includes a club option for 2020 as well. Hughes is set to earn just over $2.1 million