Dane County sheriff says help your older relatives stay safe from scammers
The Dane County Sheriff’s office wants you to contact your older relatives and friends and make sure they’re aware of scams targeting them. Sheriff Kalvin Barrett says crooks like to target older people who may not be
Changes possibly coming to Beloit Ave. and State St. intersection in Janesville
Several traffic studies have shown a change will need to be made at the intersection of Beloit Avenue and State Street in Janesville. Assistant City Engineer Ahna Bizjak says several studies showed traffic volumes at the intersection
Rock County Historical Society celebrates 75th anniversary
The Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) welcomes all to attend its 75th anniversary party, set for 4 – 10 p.m. on Friday, August 25 at the RCHS grounds, 440 N. Jackson Street in Janesville. The event, sponsored by
Evers condemns Nazis who marred Watertown Pride event
Governor Tony Evers is condemning a Nazi group’s appearance at a Pride event over the weekend. The governor on Monday released a statement condemning Nazis who showed up at the annual “Pride in the Park” event in
Beloit Police launching new self-report tool
In order to create a more efficient use of resources, the Beloit Police Department is launching a new self-reporting tool. Patrol Division Captain Christian Dalton says people can report crimes like shoplifting under $500, thefts, frauds and
Milton Chamber adding market to annual Pork Roast
Not only is the Milton Area Chamber of Commerce welcoming back their annual Pork Roast on August 20th, but they’re also adding something new to the festivities. Executive Director Deb Williamson says they’re holding their first ever
USDA natural disaster declaration for Ashland, Bayfield and Douglas counties
Three additional counties in Wisconsin have been declared natural disaster areas due to drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Ashland, Bayfield and Douglas counties as primary natural disaster areas due to drought, according to a
Local teens raising money for Marine care packages
Inspired by family, a pair of local high school seniors are raising money to help out Marines. Marissa Schmoldt says she and her friend Frankie Maynard will be holding a fundraiser luncheon on August 12th at the
Four dead and two injured in plane crashes at AirVenture
Four people are dead and two more are injured in two plane crashes connected to EAA Airventure. Two aircraft, a helicopter and a gyrocopter, collided in the air around noon on Saturday at Wittman Regional in Oshkosh.
UPFRONT: Justice Hagedorn concerned over politicization of Supreme Court
State Supreme Court justice Brian Hagedorn says he’s concerned about politicization of the Court. Speaking on WISN’s UPFRONT, Hagedorn said people should stop thinking of the court as some political tool. “That shouldn’t be true on the