Bucks pull away late to beat Knicks
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 13 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter last night, helping the Milwaukee Bucks pull away to beat the New York Knicks 120-112 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Friday night. Antetokounmpo
Beloit Police hold meeting to notify public about sex offender
Despite the objections of the Beloit Police Department, officials in Douglas County are placing a 57-year-old child sex predator at a home in Beloit next door to where a child lives. Beloit Police say beginning March 23rd,
Bids for removal of Monterey Dam come in higher than expected
Janesville city staff are recommending the City Council award the contract for removal of the Monterey Dam despite the fact that bids came in more than $400,000 more than project estimates. City Engineer Mike Payne says staff
BTC students win scholarships
Fifteen students in the Blackhawk Technical College apprenticeship program have just gotten a boost. The Great Lake Higher Education Corporation have awarded each of the students a $1500 scholarship. BTC President Tracy Pierner says he’s pleased to
Janesville man sentenced on charges of threatening a law enforcement officer
A 60-year-old Janesville man will have to give up his guns. A criminal complaint filed in Rock County Court suggests Michael Howard owned as many as 40 guns, but that was before he was convicted on charges
Milton school officials consider facilities future
The Milton School Board appears to be getting back to basics when it comes to fixing up the district’s facilities. After two failed referendums, the board’s strategic planning committee Thursday night discussed finding a unifying solution. Suggestions
Girls State Basketball Championships head to day 2
Day 1 Results from WIAA Girls State Basketball Tournament Division 3 Amherst (26-1) 45, Saint Thomas More (21-6) 32 Marshall (26-1) 58, Wisconsin Dells (25-2) 47 Division 4 La Crosse Aquinas (27-0) 75, Crandon (22-3) 38 Melrose
NCAA D-3 basketball tournament is down to 16-teams
The NCAA Division 3 men’s basketball tournament has strong representation in the Sweet 16. Three teams remain, including Platteville, which will host a four-team sectional on Friday and Saturday nights. The Pioneers (24-4) will host Nebraska Wesleyan
Packers visit with Wilkerson
Free-agent defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson left Green Bay after meeting with the Packers on Thursday. He has scheduled visits with New Orleans and Kansas City. Wilkerson was released by the New York Jets early in the week
Marquette falls to Villanova in Big East quarterfinals
Marquette’s NCAA Tournament hopes took a big hit on Thursday night when they fell to Big East power Villanova 94-70 in New York. Jay Wright became the winningest coach in Villanova history with 414 wins (414-165).