Mendez enters not guilty plea in wife’s 1982 death

Robin Mendez has entered a not guilty plea to felony charges of first-degree murder in the 1982 death of his wife Barbara. The plea was entered in a Rhinelander court room Thursday morning. Police believe Mendez struck

Sheriff’s office plans award ceremony

This year’s annual Rock County Sheriff’s award ceremony appears to be heavily weighted toward officers being recongized for lifesaving. Sheriff’s Commander Troy Knudson says nine of the awards being doled out are for saving individuals during an

Five apply for Rock County judge’s seat

Five lawyers have applied to the governor’s office for appointment to fill the upcoming vacancy of a Rock County judge’s seat.    The governor’s office says the applicants to replace Judge Alan Bates in Branch 2 are: 

Avian experts ask for help to save migratory birds

Wildlife experts are asking for your help in saving migratory birds that have been snowed out of their usual food sources. Last weekend’s blizzard blanketed parts of Wisconsin with over two feet of snow, and that’s making

Elections Commission approves security spending

The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved spending on new elections security. The commission voted to proceed with hiring up to six new staffers, purchasing authentication software to improve security in the voter registration database, and

Thames to the rescue in Brewers victory

For the second straight day, Eric Thames clubbed a two-run homer to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Miller Park. It was the team leading seventh of the season for