Finance committee co-chair John Nygren resigns Assembly seat

One of the state’s most powerful Republican legislators is stepping down. State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) announced on Tuesday that he’s resigning to pursue a job in the private sector. That’s effective Wednesday. Nygren was the Assembly

Residents escape Beloit house fire

An electrical problem is being blamed for a residential fire Tuesday night in Beloit.  Firefighters responded about 9:30 p.m. to a home in the 1700 block of Indian Road.  Firefighters say smoke could be seen coming from

Badgers improve to 3-0 with rout of Green Bay

The 4th ranked Wisconsin Badgers stumbled out of the gates but quickly regained their footing and went in to rout the Green Bay Phoenix 82-42 at the Kohl Center on Tuesday night. Sophomore forward Tyler Wahl gave

Marquette’s first test results in defeat

The Marquette Golden Eagles faced their first real test of the season and the result was their first loss of the season, 70-62 to Oklahoma State at Fiserv Forum. The Golden Eagles (2-1) hit just 8 of