Eager Free Public Library wins grant to develop science kits
An $1,800 grant from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is making it possible for the Eager Free Public Library in Evansville to make science kits available for checkout. Assistant Director Alison O’Brien says the kits
Governor Walker declares wildfire emergency
Governor Walker has declared a state of emergency in response to wildfire conditions across Wisconsin. “We are taking a precautionary measure in order to protect our state,” said Governor Walker. “By taking this step we are ensuring
Roll-over accident tears out Beloit fire hydrant
A 32-year-old Beloit woman, and her passenger, escape serious injury in a single vehicle roll-over accident which ended when the fire hydrant she hit, broke off, and ended up inside the car. Beloit police say the crash
Pirus pleads guilty to wife’s murder
A Madison man accused of blowing up his home to hide the murder of his wife, pleaded guilty Monday to first-degree intentional homicide in her death. The guilty plea from 59-year-old Steven Pirus carries a sentence of
Fab Lab grants going to Wisconsin school districts
Tuesday is Fab Lab Day in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is awarding more than $500,000 in grants to assist Wisconsin school districts with equipment purchases for fab labs, which are high-tech workshops with equipment used in
Brewers land much needed win
Manny Pina and Lorenzo Cain homered and Domingo Santana capped off a three-run rally in the seventh inning with a two-run double off of former Brewer Jared Hughes, sending the Milwaukee Brewers to a come-from-behind 6-5 win
Knebel making progress in his bid to return to action
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Corey Knebel threw live batting practice in Cincinnati on Monday, showing progress in his attempt to return to the lineup. Knebel has been on the disabled list since April 6 with a left