Madison VA hospital holding veterans town hall in Janesville
The William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison is holding a town hall meeting in Janesville for veterans. Public Affairs Officer Paul Rickert says it’s an opportunity for veterans and their loved ones to share their
Appeals Court stays one of two rulings against lame duck laws while appeals take place
One of two Dane County judge’s rulings against last year’s lame duck laws is being stayed, for now. An appeals court in Wausau has issued an emergency stay on a ruling that tossed out the entirety of
Jake Patterson enters guilty pleas in Closs kidnapping and murders
Sniffling and tearful in court, Jake Patterson pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges in the murders of Jayme Closs’ parents and the kidnapping of the Barron teenager. Patterson’s attorney had to walk him through the pleas, and
Blackwater founder to deliver speech at Beloit College
The founder of the private security company Blackwater will deliver a speech at Beloit College Wednesday night at the invitation of the college’s Young Americans for Freedom Chapter. Young Americans for Freedom Chairman Andrew Collins says Prince
Beloit Memorial High School introduces new pilot tardy program
The School District of Beloit implements a new tardy pilot program at Beloit Memorial High School. Interim Principal Emily Pelz told the school board Tuesday night that previously the district used what was called a hero system.
Residential fire in Beloit causes $45,000 in damage
A residential fire in Beloit displaces two people. The Beloit Fire Department says the blaze was reported at a two-unit dwelling on the 1900 block of St. Lawrence Avenue just after 11:00 p.m. Tuesday night. The fire
Report: Jordy Nelson retiring from the NFL
One year after his release by the Green Bay Packers, wide receiver Jordy Nelson is retiring. Former Packer James Jones first reported the News in a tweet on Wednesday. Jones is a contributor to the NFL Network.
Bledsoe leads Bucks to 56th victory
The game featured MVP candidates Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden, but it was Milwaukee point guard Eric Bledsoe that stole the show as the Bucks pulled out a 108-94 win over the Houston Rockets at Fiserv Forum
UW’s Chryst lands a pay raise
The University of Wisconsin restructured head football coach Paul Chryst’s contract recently, but he still remains in the bottom half of the Big Ten in football coaching salaries. Chryst 5-year deal gives him a $300,000 annual increase,
Green Bay advances to CIT Quarterfinals
The Green Bay Phoenix (19-16) rolled to a 98-68 win over Florida International in the Second Round of the CIT on Tuesday night at the Kress Center in Green Bay. It marked the first time a Green