Badgers score well in final football polls
The Wisconsin Badger football team, despite a loss to Oregon in the Rose Bowl, finished in the top 15 in both major college top 25 football polls. Wisconsin (10-4) is 13th in the Amway Coaches poll and
Beloit school board urges district administration to hire Spanish-speaking liaisons
Hispanic families in the School District of Beloit could soon have access to a new resource they were promised months ago. In July, the school board approved a recommendation from their ad hoc hispanic community committee to
Honor Wall nominations due
A local high school inspires current students by focusing on past alumni. Janesville Craig High School Principal Alison Bjoin says the “Honor Wall” reflects the often humble beginnings of success. Bjoin says the purpose of the “Honor
Illinois pot sales popular
The popularity of legal marijuana in Illinois is so great, some consumers may have to wait. Sunnyside Dispensary in Rockford may be having trouble keeping up with demand. A recent post on their Facebook page reads “We currently
Police crack down on drunk driving
A local police department catches more than drunk drivers during a federally funded special enforcement. Janesville police were able to put extra officers on the road during a holiday “Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over” campaign during the
Milwaukee area Republicans propose ‘tougher on crime’ bills
Milwaukee area Republican legislators on Monday unveiled new tougher on crime initiatives. Representative Joe Sanfelippo (R-New Berlin) said repeat offenders continue to plague communities. “If somebody makes a mistake, we should give them a second chance. But
Voter rolls purge case put on hold by appeals court
The latest development dropped Monday morning, in Wisconsin’s fast breaking voter roll purge case. The state’s 4th District Court of Appeals has issued a stay of Ozaukee County Judge Paul Malloy’s contempt order, directing the Wisconsin Elections
Another candidate in the running for Milton City Council
Another candidate joins the race for three open seats on the Milton City Council. Devin Elliott submitted nomination papers by the 5:00 p.m. Friday deadline, which had been extended after council member Jerry Elsen failed to file
Town of Harmony considers sex offender placement ordinance
The first draft of an ordinance regulating the placement of sex offenders within town of Harmony boundaries is presented at a meeting of the town’s board. The board will have a public hearing on the ordinance at
Spreitzer introduces nomination papers reform bill
A local state legislator wants to overhall the nomination papers process for ballot access in Wisconsin elections. State Representative Mark Spretizer says his bill implements a number of changes that modernize and clarify the process. The Beloit