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

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 Management says their current 71-year-old facility is outdated and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

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