Marquette climbing up the Top 25 polls
A pair of victories last week for the Marquette Golden Eagles is catching people’s attention. Riding a three-game winning streak, the Golden Eagles (14-3, 3-1 Big East) moved up six spots on Monday in both Top 25
Milton School Board approves $59.9 million referendum for April ballot
Voters in Milton will once again decide on a school district referendum. The Milton School Board voted unanimously Monday night to put the $59.9 million proposal on the ballot in April. Board president Tom Westrick noted that
Criminal complaint sheds new light on Closs kidnapping
A criminal complaint is shedding new light on how 21-year-old Jake Patterson allegedly took Jayme Closs and killed her parents. That complaint was filed on Monday in Barron County Court. Deputies allege that that 21-year-old Jake Patterson
Marquette’s Howard named Big East Player of the Week
Marquette guard Markus Howard has been named the Big East Player of the Week for the fourth time this season and sixth time of his career. Howard poured in a career high 53 points in a
Beloit International Film Festival seeks volunteers
“It is the people of Beloit that make all the difference,” say the Beloit International Film Festival volunteer coordinators Jim and Nancy Heidt. “And this is the time of year when we are searching for about 300
School District of Milton beefs up security
The School District of Milton is pleased to announce that it will be using a new visitor management system known as “Raptor ID”. The Raptor ID system is a check-in procedure that runs a visitor’s photo ID
Beloit man accused of beating up pregnant girlfriend
A 35-year-old Beloit man is accused of beating up his pregnant girlfriend and stealing her wallet. Michael Lee Leconte Sr. is charged in Rock County Court with disorderly conduct, misdemeanor battery, theft from a person, and bail
Badger women fall to 25th ranked Indiana, Marquette wins
The Wisconsin Badger women’s basketball team fell behind #25 Indiana 37-14 after the first quarter. They outscored the Hoosiers the rest of the way, but couldn’t overcome the sizeable early deficit, falling 75-68 on Sunday at the