Patterson gets two life sentences in Closs case
Two life sentences without the possibility of parole for the man who kidnapped 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killed her parents. Judge James C. Babler handed down the ruling in a Barron County Court for Jake Patterson. He
Town of Beloit police rescue human trafficking victim, arrest suspect
A Beloit woman is safe after Town of Beloit police rescue her from being held against her will. Police Chief Ron Northrup says she was being forced to commit sexual acts for money, with the suspect threatening
Police locate missing Janesville teen
Police locate a missing Janesville teen in Madison. Officers contacted 17-year-old Abigail Flora on the phone, and a relative drove up to Dane County and brought her back home Thursday. She was with a man she had
County Board approves Pick ‘n Save purchase
It’s official. Rock County is buying the former Pick ‘n Save grocery store on Janesville’s south side. The County Board voted unanimously to buy the property Thursday after plans to move all of the county’s human services
Janesville man accused of 2nd offense OWI after crashing into tree
A 29-year-old man is under arrest for drunken driving for the second time after Janesville Police say he crashed into a tree. According to a news release, officers were dispatched to an accident with injury at Riverside
Janesville teens accused of setting fire to park bathrooms
Three teenagers are under arrest, accused of setting fire to the bathrooms at Bond Park in Janesville. Janesville Police say officers responded to the park just after 6:00 p.m. and witnesses provided a description of the tree
JFC Republicans trim Evers’ K-12 budget
Republicans on the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted Thursday to limit an increase to public education spending to $500 million. Committee Republicans are defending their position on cutting back on Governor Tony Evers’ proposed $1.4 billion boost
Bucks season is on the brink after game 5 loss
The Milwaukee Bucks are facing playoff elimination after losing home court advantage and falling to the Toronto Raptors 105-99 at Fiserv Forum on Thursday night. The Bucks captured the first two games of the series, but have
Antetokounmpo unanimously selected to All-NBA First Team
Giannis Antetokounmpo was unanimously selected to the All-NBA First Team, marking the first Milwaukee Bucks player to earn First Team honors since Sidney Moncrief following the 1982-83 season. The Bucks forward is just the fourth player in