Police shoot and kill armed suspect near Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin State Patrol troopers shoot and kill a driver who exchanged gunfire with officers on Highway 26 near Fort Atkinson. The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident, which involved three officers
Strong First Half Leads Badgers Against Rhode Island
The Wisconsin Badgers (4-1) started strong both offensively and defensively, then held on to beat the Rhode Island Rams 73-62 at the Kohl Center on Wednesday. The Badgers built a 17-point lead at halftime (33-16) with strong
UPDATE: Nearly 30 inmates at Rock County Jail test positive for COVID-19
The Rock County Jail has a COVID-19 outbreak. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office said as of 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, 29 inmates have tested positive, with 32 tests coming back negative. Two inmates showed symptoms and first tested
Wednesday COVID-19 numbers include 81 deaths and 3,619 cases
Wisconsin reported 81 additional deaths due to COVID-19 on Wednesday. That brings the statewide death toll to 3,887 since the start of the pandemic. The state Department of Health Services reported a slightly decreased seven-day average of
Beloit Snappers set to become minor league affiliate of Miami Marlins
The Beloit Snappers have a new potential Major League Baseball affiliate to go with their brand new downtown stadium. The local minor league team received an invitation from the Miami Marlins to become their Advanced-A affiliate, a
DNR and DHS update fish consumption advisories for Wisconsin waters
State agencies have updated safe safe-eating guidelines for fish from Wisconsin waters. The 2020-2021 Choose Wisely booklet, jointly produced by the Departments of Natural Resources and Health Services identifies Wisconsin water bodies with elevated levels of contaminants.
Number of Wisconsin residents getting COVID-19 test declines
State health officials would like to see more of us getting tested for COVID-19. “The number of people currently seeking out a test here in Wisconsin is down. The past seven days, our average daily number of
Rock County Jail sees first few COVID-19 cases among inmates
After having special COVID-19 protocols in place since March 19th, the Rock County Jail is seeing it’s first few cases of COVID-19 among inmates. Commander Erik Chellevold says the Sheriff’s Office has been fortunate until this week.
Two people injured in town of Avon crash
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred just after 6:00 Wednesday morning in the town of Avon. According to a news release, a vehicle driven by a 33-year-old Illinois man was headed
Brewers Extend Invites To 2021 Minor League Affiliates
The Milwaukee Brewers have extended invitations to four Minor League teams to become affiliates in Major League Baseball’s new player development structure. Receiving invitations are the Nashville Sounds (Triple-A), Biloxi Shuckers (Double-A), Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (High-A) and