Rock Aqua Jays install new bleachers at Traxler Park
The community shows its apparent support of the Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show team. Vice President Tim Cullen says the club recently met it’s $20,000 fundraising goal to install a new set of bleachers at Traxler
Two Rock County state legislators recognized by WEDA
Two local state legislators receive “Champion of Economic Development” awards from the Wisconsin Economic Development Association. Democratic Assembly Representative Mark Spreitzer of Beloit and Republican Assembly Representative Amy Loudenbck of Clinton were recognized for their upport of
Senator Lena Taylor removed from Joint Finance Committee
A Milwaukee Democrat has been removed from a powerful state legislative committee. A statement from state Senator Lena Taylor says she was removed from the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee after “a complaint was made by a disgruntled
$1 million bond in Portage County murder case
A Portage County man accused of murder is set for trial. 31-year-old Steven Brenemen faces intentional homicide charges in the shooting death of a neighbor in the Town of Almond. Sheriff Mike Lukas says the shooting may
Committee set to make recommendation on student housing to UW-Rock County Dean Charles Clark on May 31st
A housing committee formed last June to evaluate the feasibility of student housing on the University of Wisconsin – Rock County campus is close to making a recommendation. Associate Dean of Student Affairs Kristin Fillhouer says a
A third candidate begins run for Rock County Sheriff
A Rock County Sheriff’s Captain is circulating nomination papers for the office’s top post. Captain Jude Maurer says he’s running because of the constant encouragement and support he’s received over the last few months. Maurer says, in
Janesville man accused of child abuse
A 35-year-old Janesville man is accused of physically abusing a 3-month-old boy in his care. A criminal complaint filed in Rock County Court says Kyell A. Churchill is charged with felony physical abuse of a child. The
Appleton police kill man armed with shotgun
Appleton police officers shot and killed a man on the city’s east side Monday evening. Sergeant Dave Lund said officers went to a house in the 100 block of S. Matthias Street around 6 p.m., and were
Virgin Mary statue stolen from Wausau church
Wausau police are investigating the theft of a statue of the Virgin Mary from outside a church. The five foot tall concrete statue was stolen from St. Mary’s Catholic Church sometime between late Saturday night and early
Wisconsin’s Curtis tied for the lead at NCAA women’s golf regional
Senior Gabby Curtis fired a career-low 67 and is tied for first after day one of the NCAA Madison women’s golf Regional at University Ridge Golf Course. As a team, the Wisconsin Badgers finished at +2, good