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Milton, Edgerton earn more honors from Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin
Milton’s boys golf team won the silver Team Academic All-State Award from the Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin, the organization announced Sunday. The award was established to recognize the teams with the highest team GPAs in the state. The three highest team GPAs in divisions 1, 2 and 3 earned gold, silver and bronze team awards. Milton, with a varsity fivesome of Brett Wieland, Kade Wieland, Tyler Birkhimer, Michael Axe...
Rock County hosts second multiagency resource center to continue tornado relief
JANESVILLE — Rock County Emergency Management and other local municipalities partnered with statewide and national resource organizations to bring residents affected by the EF-2 tornado some assistance. This was the second resource event that the county hosted. County emergency management Director Kevin Wernet said the approach of agencies last week was to figure out how to address immediate needs while this week is about people needing help with insurance issues and what they cover. ...
Officer justified in shooting that killed Beloit stabbing suspect in standoff: DA
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — The Rock County District Attorney has concluded that Beloit Police Officer Cole Gille was justified in shooting and killing Gregory Tracy, 54, during a standoff in May during which Tracy stabbed his girlfriend and threatened to kill others. According to District Attorney David O’Leary, the Beloit Police Department responded to reports […]
Milton approves a certified survey map for newly annexed property
MILTON — The Milton Common Council approved a certified survey map for a newly annexed property on Sunnyside Drive. Heth Properties, which owns the property, intends to sell the parcel to a developer who wants to build a bank and office facilities. The survey map was unanimously approved without discussion.
KANDU's consolidation under one roof in Milton nears completion
MILTON — As KANDU Industries heads into the final phase of moving to its new facility in Milton at 15 Plumb St., the public is invited to a grand opening and ribbon ceremony Saturday, Sept. 28. “It’ll be families, friends, city and county officials. It’s going to be a big deal. We’ve got a band, food trucks and all of our clients are going to decorate their rooms and get ready for it. We’re really excited,” KANDU Executive Director Kathy Hansen said. “We’ve had an...
UW-Whitewater Announces 2024 Spring Graduates
WHITEWATER, WI - More than 1,500 students graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at spring commencement, held May 11, 2024, at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center. The following local students earned degrees from UW-Whitewater:. Tyler Holldorf of Erie graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human...
Janesville man accused of injuring two children in drunk E-bike crash
A 40-year-old Janesville man faces charges of neglecting a child causing bodily harm, and second degree recklessly endangering safety after a drunken crash on an E-bike that injured two small children. According to the criminal complaint, Janesville Police were dispatched to the area of West Delavan Drive and South Jackson...
New Forecast For July 4th Is Looking Nasty in Minnesota
Minnesota, it is time to rally together. And if you live in Northern Iowa, you might want to join the Land of 10,000 Lakes for this because the forecast for the Fourth of July was just posted and things are not looking great. The Forecast For the Fourth of July...
Loaded up and truckin'...on the water? Portage co. man builds semi-truck pontoon boat
CUSTER, Wis. -Summer's here, and that means a lot of Wisconsinites are getting their boats out on the water. But don't feel intimidated if you're pushing off from the dock and see a semi-truck making waves on the open water.
Volunteers needed to remove flags from graves in Janesville cemeteries
JANESVILLE — The Janesville Patriotic Society needs volunteers to help remove flags from veterans’ graves on Saturday, July 6, at Oak Hill and Mount Olivet cemeteries. Volunteers will begin work at 8 a.m. and should meet at the Oak Hill Cemetery chapel on North Oakhill Avenue. Participants should wear comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. The rain date will be Saturday, July 13.
Janesville Community Center's Freedom Garden is saving bees, pulling weeds and planting dreams
JANESVILLE — The Freedom Garden, a partnership between the Hedberg Public Library and the Janesville Community Center, helps kids and community members learn about and eat garden-fresh vegetables and fruits. Niqi Linneman, the executive director of the Janesville Community Center, said the garden at 305 Lincoln St. has been a work in progress since Memorial Day. The community center has had a hand in several other partnerships with such groups...
Fourth of July Fireworks & Events + Grilling Tips
Sandy Maxx details some of the confusing fireworks rules and laws in different cities in Wisconsin plus firework safety tips in places you can use them. Also, fourth of July weekend events in Milwaukee and beyond plus grilling tips for your cookouts.
Registered nurse at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Janesville honored with DAISY award
JANESVILLE — A medical surgical registered nurse at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital was honored with a DAISY award for providing outstanding care. Kyleigh Kreager was surprised with the award June 20. According to a release, Kreager was nominated by a patient who said: “I came to the ER with left leg numbness and severe pain. It was the worst pain I had experienced in my life. I was upset...
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