Four finalists for Rock County judicial vacancy named
Governor Scott Walker’s office narrows the list of applicants for the Rock County judicial vacancy from five down to four finalists. A Spokesperson for the Governor says those finalists are Rock County Court Commissioner Thomas Kolpien, Rock
Town of Beloit receives $$.7 million State Trust Fund Loan for public works building
The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) approved a State Trust Fund Loan totaling $4,707,511 to the town of Beloit to construct a public works building. Board Chair Brad Schimel and Commissioner Doug La Follette voted in
Hedberg Public Library hosts “Human Library”
Hedberg Public Library will host their second Human Library™ event on Saturday, May 12 from 1-4 p.m. at 316 South Main St. Check out a human “book”! The Human Library™ is designed to build a positive framework for
BTC student chosen as state ambassador
The Wisconsin Technical College system singles out a student at Blackhawk Technical College for her leadership. B-T-C Student Engagement Specialist Alicia Acker says student Lindsay Franklin is very deserving of the honor of being chosen as a
Beloit schools identify traits of desired superintendent
The Beloit School Board has decided what kind of traits it wants in a new district administrator. School Exec Connect search firm associate Miles Turner says a candidate profile has been developed using a community survey, focus
State funding on the way to help repair S.S. Badger dock
Repairs are on the way for the S.S. Badger ferry. Governor Walker is sending $800,000 in grant funding to help repair the ferry’s dock in Manitowoc. The dock was severely damaged by high winds and surf during
Prosecutors: driver who killed man was going 102 mph
A Dane County judge set a $10,000 cash bail for a 19-year-old man accused of speeding down a residential street in Madison, killing a pedestrian and seriously injuring his wife while the couple were walking their dog.
Security guard cleared in fatal shooting of bank robber
The Dane County District Attorney will not charge a security guard who fatally shot a bank robber. Investigators believe 35-year-old Louis Marty Narvaez was responsible for a four-month string of bank robberies. The security guard said he
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the State Patrol wants Wisconsin riders to stay safe on the roads. Over 535,000 Wisconsin residents hold a motorcycle permit and as warmer temperatures hit the state, many riders
Marathon County deputies seek very determined burglar
Marathon County deputies are asking for help catching a very determined burglar. Deputies say that someone broke through the exterior concrete wall of the Rib Mountain Best Buy early Tuesday morning. The burglar or burglars were then