Assembly approves juvenile corrections reforms

The state Assembly has passed legislation that would overhaul the state’s juvenile corrections system. The bill approved unanimously on Wednesday would close the state’s troubled Lincoln Hills youth prison by 2021, moving offenders to new state or

Beloit International Film Festival begins Friday

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The 13th annual Beloit International Film Festival Kicks off it’s 10 day run on Friday. Tickets for BIFF films and events will be available at the downtown BIFF Box Office, located at Gallery Abba in CELEB, 437

Near miss for Fonf Du Lac County deputies

Two Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies searching a vehicle for drugs on I-41 Sunday night had a front row seat to a three-vehicle collision. Other vehicles had slowed down and moved over seeing the lights from

Janesville based pet food drive reaches new heights

This year’s Pounds of Love pet food drive appears to be reaching new heights. Janesville Veterinary Clinic Assistant Becky Nelson says when the food drive, to help needy pet owners began four years ago, organizers were hoping

Madison man arrested following discovery of volatile chemicals

A Madison man faces charges as part of an investigation into an apartment filled with volatile chemicals that forced the evacuation of 25 families. Thirty year-old Brian N. Campbell was arrested Tuesday morning. Police and firefighters responding

Evansville plans a wastewater plant upgrade

A local community is ready to stop watching money go down the drain. Evansville City Administrator Ian Rigg says improvements to the waste water treatment plant will help separate water from the sludge in wintertime.  Rigg says

Flooding issues persist in south central Wisconsin

Some relief in Janesville where police say waters have receded on most city streets.  The worst area is likely Palmer Drive by the golf course between Racine Street and Beloit Avenue.  Police report several streets in Beloit, including