Dems, GOP split special elections wins
Voters have decided a pair of closely watched special elections for the Wisconsin legislature. Assembly Republicans fended off – for now – concerns of a “blue wave,” as Town of Lodi Supervisor Jon Plumer defeated Lodi Common Council
Signature bond set for retired Beloit cop accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old
The 62-year-old former Beloit Police officer accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl makes his initial appearance in Rock County Court. Prosecutor Gwammy Tjoa argued that Larry J. Woods should be held on a $10,000 cash
Green Bay Packaging will build new mill
Green Bay Packaging is planning to invest more than half-a-billion dollars to build what it says will be the first new paper mill in Wisconsin in 30 years. Management says their current 71-year-old facility is outdated and
Charges filed in connection with Milwaukee officer’s death
A Milwaukee man has been charged in connection with the on-duty death of a police officer. Twenty-eight-year-old Ladell Harrison faces multiple charges, including attempting to flee or elude an officer. Twenty-three-year-old Officer Charles Irvine Junior died after
WATCH: Beloit police chief speaks out about charges against former officer
Beloit police have the uncomfortable duty of arresting one of their own, but Chief David Zibolski appears pleased with the progress of the investigation into allegations of sexual assault of a child against 62-year-old retired officer Larry
Arrowhead Library System launches new website
Arrowhead Library System launched its totally redesigned website June 11, which focuses on services it offers to patrons and its member libraries. The new site was designed by ALS staff, is mobile friendly, easy to navigate, and
Happ considering Supreme Court run
There another potential state supreme court candidate. Jefferson County District Attorney Susan Happ, an unsuccessful candidate for state attorney general in 2014, is reportedly considering a run for the seat being vacated by retiring Justice Shirley Abrahamson.
Elections Commission removes Daniels from ballot
The campaign of a Democrat running for state Assembly is officially over. The bipartisan, six member Wisconsin Elections Commission voted unanimously Monday to toss Charisse Daniels from the fall ballot. The panel concluded that Daniels had 27
DATCP culls CWD positive deer herd
A deer farm in Iowa County had to be depopulated after animals tested positive for chronic wasting disease. State officials ordered the move after deer shot in Waupaca County that tested positive for CWD were traced back
Janesville area airport lands new restaurant
(Gazette photo) After sitting vacant for half-a-decade, the restaurant space inside the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport terminal will be opening soon. The Rock County owned airport had a restaurant in its terminal from the 1960’s until 2013