Milton woman pleads guilty to running a drug house
A 49-year-old Milton woman who’s accused of running a drug house takes a plea deal in Rock County Court. According to online court records, Christine Kettle plead guilty to a single count of maintaining a drug trafficking
Federal tax refunds are expected to be smaller this year
Citizens will get an extra few days to file their 2022 income taxes this year. Because April 15th falls on a Saturday this year, and Monday April 17th is a federal holiday, taxes are due on Tuesday,
Deadline for ice shanty removal in Rock County approaching
Ice fishers in Rock County will soon need to remove their permanent ice shanties from local bodies of water. Wisconsin Recreation Warden Nick Webster says the deadline to remove shanties will vary depending on where you are
Rock County is recognized for its opioid settlement planning process
Rock County gets a little reassurance that it is doing the right thing when it comes to spending opioid settlement money. The county received one of the inaugural awards for Excellence in the Application of the Opioid
Wisconsin coalition wants drivers licenses for all
A coalition of groups wants drivers licenses for people in Wisconsin without documentation. At a Capitol press conference on Tuesday, the Safe Roads for Wisconsin Coalition, which includes Voces de La Frontera, demanded lawmakers keep a provision
State Bar president pleased to see increase in funding for DAs, defenders in proposed state budget
The Wisconsin State Bar is hopeful that a proposed increase in funding for prosecutors and public defenders will survive the budget process. Governor Tony Evers wants to raise the base pay for both, and State Bar President
Primaries determine mayoral matchups in Wisconsin cities
Tuesday’s primaries determined matchups for April’s mayoral elections in major Wisconsin cities. Incumbent Madison mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, took away nearly 60% of the vote. Rhodes-Conway will face off against former Deputy Mayor Gloria Reyes, who received nearly
Bill would help cover costs for women at increased risk for breast cancer
Proposed legislation would help cover costs for Wisconsin women at increased risk for breast cancer. The bill from state Senator Rachel Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) requires health insurance policies to provide additional coverage for the 40% of women with
Janesville and Beloit declare snow emergencies
The cities of Janesville and Beloit are declaring winter weather emergencies, and it’s not because of snow. Janesville Operations Director Maggie Darr says the plows have an easier time salting when vehicles are not in the way.
Mary B. Scholl
January 1, 1949 – February 22, 2023