Suspect admits to string of gas station armed robberies
A cocaine addiction may be the motivation for a string of Rock County armed robberies last month. 26-year-old Nicholas Murn made his initial court appearance Monday, where he faced four counts of armed robbery. He is charged
Town and City of Beloit approve new 208 sewer agreement
The town of Beloit board of supervisors and the Beloit city council both vote to approve the 208 Sewer and Water agreement after years of renegotiations. Town Administrator Gene Wright said the original $5.86 million sewer and
Democrat announces candidacy for 31st Assembly District
Republican State Representative Amy Loudenbeck of Clinton has a challenger in next year’s 31st Assembly District race. Democrat Elizabeth Lochner-Abel of Walworth worked as an English and reading teacher for 37-years. Lochner-Abel says she’s tired of all
Madison mayor Rhodes-Conway submits comments on F-35s at Truax
On the final day to submit comments on the proposed basing of F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway raised a broad set of issues ranging from the impact on communities of color to
Wisconsin leads nation in farm bankruptcies
The American Farm Bureau Federation reports Wisconsin leads the nation in farm bankruptcies. Rock County’s UW-Extension Agriculture Agent Nick Baker says low dairy prices are a big part of the problem. Baker says prices have been so
Chippewa Falls honors Girl Scout Troop 3055
There was a somber memorial in Chippewa Falls over the weekend. Hundreds gathered at a park on Saturday to support Girl Scout Troop 3055, and families who lost loved ones a year ago. Three girls and a
State earns ‘C’ on March of Dimes report card
A national report card shows premature births increasing across the country, and in Wisconsin. The March of Dimes released a report card on Monday on pre-term birth rates. The March of Dimes gives Wisconsin a “C.” About
Report shows Wisconsin leading nation in farm bankruptcy filings
A report from the American Farm Bureau Federation finds more bankruptcy filings by Wisconsin farmers than in any other state. The report puts the nationwide increase at 24 percent over the previous year, covering the 12 months
Wisconsin men win Big Ten cross country title
Senior Olli Hoare took the men’s title on Sunday as the 14th ranked Wisconsin Badgers captured the 2019 Big Ten Conference cross country championship. It’s the 50th Big Ten title in program history. Hoare has now won
Packers hit bump in the road in Los Angeles
Just when everyone was telling the Green Bay Packers how good they are, they went out and laid an egg, falling to the Los Angeles Chargers 26-11 on Sunday afternoon, bring to an end their four-game winning