Milwaukee & Green Bay fall short of Horizon League upsets
Both Milwaukee and Green Bay fell just short in Horizon League upset bids on Thursday night. The UW-Milwaukee Panthers dropped a 54-52 decision to conference co-leader Northern Kentucky. The Panthers (13-14, 6-8 Horizon League) Jeremiah Bell missed
Brewers trying to keep Cub fans out of Miller Park
The Milwaukee Brewers have continually watched as Chicago Cubs fans have taken over Miller Park in past seasons. This year, the Brewers are trying to change that trend. The Brewers announced Thursday that their own fans, can
‘Bucky’s Promise’ waives tuition and fees for some in-state students at UW Madison
Tuition and fee costs will be waived at UW Madison, for Wisconsin students from families with incomes below the state median. “Bucky’s Tuition Promise” will be funded with private donations and other sources like licensing royalties, not
New Orfordville Police Chief meets residents
Residents in Orfordville will have a chance to meet their new police chief. Brian Raupp is planning to host “Coffee with the Chief” Friday morning from 9:00 to 9:30 at the Haven Coffee House on Spring Street.
YMCA receives donation
The YMCA of Northern Rock County has a little more money thanks to a donation from Du Wayne and Nancy Nelson, who own Nelson’s HomeTowne Recreation. The $3500 donation will go towards preschool scholarships. The Nelsons say
Local communities plan for snow emergencies
Snow plow crews are expected to be very busy with the winter storm expected overnight Thursday and the Janesville Police Department is asking motorists to help. Sergeant Aaron Ellis also advises motorists use headlights, allow extra time, drive
Beloit company receives FDA approval to produce and distribute medical radioisotopes
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes in Beloit crosses the finish line in the race against Janesville’s SHINE Medical Technologies to be the first North American producer of the medical radioisotope Molybdenum 99. NorthStar announced Thursday that the U.S. Food
Oshkosh Corporation lands $476 million Army contract
A large Army contract has been awarded to Oshkosh Corporation. The $476 million agreement calls for the company to build the next generation of medium tactical vehicles, which will be used to support combat missions, in relief
Proposed changes to child tax credit include sales tax holiday
Wisconsin residents who are parents could get a tax rebate this summer, while all of the state could take advantage of a sales tax holiday in early August, under a plan announced by the governor and Assembly
Marquette ends 4-game slide
The Marquette Golden Eagles ended their four-game losing streak, knocking off Seton Hall 88-85 in New Jersey on Wednesday night. The Golden Eagles (14-10, 5-7 Big East) swept the season series from the Pirates (17-7, 6-5). Markus