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Fitchburg man gets 22 1/2 years in Beloit shooting that wounded man
A man guilty of shooting another man while scattering bullets around Beloit’s Colley Road in 2023 will serve 22-and-a-half years behind bars. Rock County Judge Ashley Morse handed a stiff sentence Wednesday — nearly the maximum punishment possible — for 28-year-old Phillip Fung Li of Fitchburg. Lee pleaded guilty of first degree reckless injury and first degree endangering safety in the shooting last August.
Janesville School Board approves new Title IX policy with LGBTQIA+, pregnancy protections
JANESVILLE — The Janesville School District has adopted a new Title IX policy that will protect students in the LGBTQIA+ community as well as people who are pregnant or have pregnancy- related conditions. The policy also lays out a process for complaints, investigations and determinations into allegations of sexual harassment and violence. The school board approved the policy Tuesday with no discussion. It will address any allegations made for incidents...
Get on the bus: District adds to bus driver roster after test-drive event
That’s how many bus driver vacancies exist in the Stoughton Area School District after its transportation team members hosted a “Test Drive a School Bus” event on Aug. 8 at the Stoughton High School parking lot to let people drive a school bus. The district filled three of the four open driver spots with test drivers from the event.
JLL Closed Financing for $95M Multifamily Development Project on Sherman Avenue in Madison Wisconsin
Vermilion Development, in concert with Quartz Lake Capital, announce the closing on debt and equity financing for a $95 million multifamily development, 1617 Sherman Avenue. JLL Capital Markets secured $33.3 million in joint venture equity for the project from Clarion Partners. 1617 Sherman will comprise six mid-rise buildings, offering a...
International Crane Foundation to Host Town Hall Addressing Crop Damage
The public is invited to be part of upcoming meetings. The International Crane Foundation is set to host a town hall meeting. The information is below:. WHO: The International Crane Foundation invites members of the Kenosha-Jefferson-Racine-Walworth Chapter of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, as well as the broader agricultural community to this event. The event is open to the public. Any farmers interested in learning more about cranes and crop damage are encouraged to attend.
"Clear the Shelters" kicks off at the Dane County Humane Society
MADISON, Wis. -- The Dane County Humane Society is participating in the nationwide "Clear the Shelters" adoption event now through Sept. 10, and is asking for the public's help to find new homes for every available animal.
Watertown man, Lakeside Lutheran parent missing after kayak incident
A Watertown man is still missing after he didn't return from a kayak trip to Big Green Lake Monday evening. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office contacted the Green Lake County Sheriff dispatch to indicate that the man did not return home. His vehicle was found in a parking area where he had planned to launch his kayak. The watercraft was found with a lifejacket attached to it Monday, but the individual has still not been found. ...
Brat Fest holds makeup “Brat-Tober” fest in September
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Rainy weather loomed over 2024′s annual Brat Fest this past Memorial Day Weekend, leaving many avid brat fans, sponsors, entertainers and charities craving more. Tim Metcalfe sat down with WMTV Tuesday to talk about the event to satisfy these cravings. The world’s largest Brat Fest...
Mayor McNamara kicks off 815 Day at the Midway Village Museum
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara encourages residents to be kind and celebrate Rockford on Thursday, Aug. 15. At 8:15 a.m., Mayor McNamara and Rockford residents met at Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, to kick off a day of citywide celebrations. According to the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 815 Day highlights Rockford’s people, places and things that make the city great with fun and interactive experiences.
Kamala Harris planning to hold rally in Milwaukee during DNC
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is planning a rally Tuesday, Aug. 20, in Milwaukee, according to the Harris campaign. Reports from various news outlets say the rally is expected to be at Fiserv Forum, the same place the GOP appointed former President Donald Trump as its presidential nominee during the Republican National Convention in July. However, this information has not yet been confirmed by campaign officials.
815 Day lemonade stand heads indoors to help injured veterans
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Morrissey Family Businesses host a lemonade stand to support the Oscar Mike Foundation with the help of a special guest. Mason Symons, a Paralympian on the Team U.S.A wheelchair rugby team and a U.S. Army Veteran visits the lemonade stand from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a meet and greet before he flies out to Paris. The stand was relocated into the lobby of John Morrissey Accountants, 5919 Spring Creek Road, due to the heavy rain sweeping through the Rockford area.
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