Oshkosh man arrested in North Dakota drug bust
An Oshkosh man has been arrested in North Dakota, after a traffic turned up 476 pounds of marijuana he’s accused of helping to transport. Sheriff’s officials in Stutsman County say Bee Thor of Oshkosh was one of
Senate votes not to confirm Ethics and Elections administrators
The state Senate voted Tuesday not to confirm the administrators of the Wisconsin Ethics and Elections Boards. The result, apparently a forgone conclusion more than a year ago. That’s when Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he met
14-year-old arrested with gun in backpack at Beloit Memorial High School
A 14-year-old Beloit Memorial High School student is arrested for having a gun in his backpack. According to the Beloit Police Department the school was placed on lockdown for about 15 minutes Tuesday afternoon while officers investigated
Kimberly-Clark eliminating jobs and factories
A company that employs more than 3,000 people in Northeast Wisconsin has announced plans to cut jobs. Kimberly-Clark says it will eliminate up to 5,500 positions in an effort to lower costs. The number amounts to up
Federal jury sides with former Sheriff Clarke
A federal jury has rejected a claim that former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke stifled a man’s free speech rights by using social media to intimidate him. The case was sparked by an encounter between Clarke and
Beloit teacher arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of a child
A teacher at the Beloit Learning Academy charter school is accused of sexually assaulting a student in the classroom. 25-year-old JaRon K. DuBose turned himself into the Beloit Police Department and was taken into custody Tuesday morning.
Janesville City Council tables animal reclamation fee ordinance indefinitely
The City of Janesville will have to find another route if it intends to recoup some of the money it spends on animal control. City Clerk Dave Godek presented a proposed $20 reclamation fee to the City
Former Rock County jailer sentenced on theft from inmate charges
A former Rock County Correction’s Officer, accused of stealing jewelry from an inmate, admits guilt in a plea deal which may keep him out of jail. Rock County Assistant District Attorney Cheniqua White says if 22-year-old Mitchell
Senate to hold confirmation votes for ethics and election administrators
Despite weeks of attempting to change their minds, members of the state Senate are expected to vote today on whether to confirm the current administrators of the state Ethics and Elections Commissions. The vote comes after a
Berry named Big Ten’s second star
Wisconsin Sophomore goaltender Jack Berry (Holly, Michigan) has been named Big Ten Hockey’s second star this week. Berry had 40 saves to help the Badgers hand top-ranked Notre Dame their first Big Ten Conference loss of the