Third Beloit man pleads guilty in shooting death of 5-year-old boy
A third Beloit man pleads guilty in the shooting death of a 5-year-old boy. 27-year-old Isaac W. Torres plead guilty to an amended second-degree reckless homicide charge during his plea hearing Wednesday. Torres is one of four
Rock County Public Health Department urges homeowners to test for radon
Radon is an odorless, tasteless, naturally-occurring gas that seeps into the house from the soil around and under the home; through the cracks in the foundation, floor or walls, and openings around floor drains, pipes and sump
Patterson waives preliminary hearing, will head to trial for Closs kidnapping and murders
The man accused of kidnapping Jayme Closs and killing her parents is headed to trial In a very brief hearing on Wednesday, 21-year-old Jake Patterson waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Barron County judge James Babler
Report: Bucks sending Maker to Pistons
The Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly agreed to trade forward Thon Maker to the Detroit Pistons for Stanley Johnson, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Maker, through his agent, requested a trade back in January, citing a lack of
Enrollment down in Janesville School District
The School District of Janesville has updated enrollment data following the ‘Second Friday in January’ student count date. The following chart compares the January 2018 and January 2019 second Friday student counts, as well as enrollment changes
U.S. attorneys issue letters to opioid prescribers in Wisconsin
A warning to medical professionals who prescribe opoioids to their patients. The U.S. Attorneys in Wisconsin have sent letters to over 180 physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners advising that a review of their prescribing practices showed
Marquette’s eight-game win streak ends (AUDIO)
The Marquette Golden Eagles have only lost two Big East Conference games, with both losses coming at the hands of the St. John’s Red Storm. The Golden Eagles (19-4, 8-2 Big East) shot just 38% from the
Leipold gets extension in Buffalo
Former UW-Whitewater football coach Lance Leipold has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the University of Buffalo. It comes following a season in which the Bulls won a school-record 10 games and made their third bowl
Middleton to take part in three-point contest
Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton will take part in NBA All-Star Saturday Night (Feb. 16), squaring off in the three-point shooting contest. Middleton will become the third Bucks player to participate, joining Ray Allen (2000-02) and