Walworth County man accused of trying to arrange an encounter with an underage girl
A 30-year-old Elkhorn man is under arrest after authorities say he tried to arrange an encounter with an underage girl. The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office says Detectives assigned to the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
School District of Milton may be reconsidering idea to purchase “The Hawk Zone”
The School District of Milton receives new information that could affect a proposal to buy a former bowling alley that’s currently being used for athletic practices. District Spokesperson Jerry Schuetz says the School Board had scheduled an
Local credit union announces plans for “GM Legacy Center”
(Gazette photo) Blackhawk Community Credit Union plans to create a “legacy center” in Janesville to honor generations of local General Motors employees. The Janesville-based credit union announced its plans (Tuesday). The center is still in the early
Governor Scott Walker talks tariffs at Seneca Foods in Janesville
Governor Scott Walker is touring Bemis Company in Oshkosh and Seneca Foods in Janesville tUESDAY to meet with employees and discuss President Trump’s recent call for tariffs on steel and aluminum and the impact it would have
Explosion at Beaver Dam apartment complex kills one
An explosion at a Beaver Dam apartment complex killed a man Monday afternoon. Police Chief John Kruezinger said during a Tuesday morning press conference that chemicals and what he called “explosive devices” are still inside the unit
Book drive stocks Rock County Jail
Rock County Sheriff’s Officials are calling the results of a recent book drive, to benefit inmates, “amazing”. Commander Troy Knudson says more than 17-hundred books were collected. Knudson says in addition to helping manage the jail environment,
Travel video of Janesville garners recognition
Jansville is getting a little extra attention, thanks to an award winning video produced for the on-line blog “Mike’s Road Trip”. Mike Shubic picked up “Best Travel Broadcast Video” honors from the North American Travel Journalists Association.
Milton school board censures member
The Milton School Board appears at odds with one of its members. The board Monday night censured member Brian Kvapil. He stood accused of bullying and acting unethically toward a student council representative who participates on the
DACA rally held outside Ryan’s Racine office
The largest immigration rally to date in downtown Racine was bolstered by dozens of students bussed in from Milwaukee to join their counterparts from Racine Unified, and with others from groups like Voces de la Frontera, and
Marquette, Green Bay advancing to title games tonight
Both Marquette and Green Bay are headed back to their respective conference title games today. Allazia Blockton poured in a career-high 32 points to lead Marquette to a 76-70 win over Creighton in the semifinals of the