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Teacher says contract wasn't renewed because he wouldn't use trans students' preferred names
A high school English teacher is suing a Wisconsin school district, alleging it did not renew his contract last year because he refused to use the preferred names of two transgender students. Jordan Cernek's federal lawsuit alleges the Argyle School District violated his constitutional and civil rights to be free...
After merger of Wisconsin hospital systems, CEO sees ‘best of all worlds’
Imran Andrabi, MD, president and CEO of Froedtert ThedaCare Health, talks about the integration of the systems, expanding access to care and the desire to innovate. It’s now been a little over seven months since the formation of Froedtert ThedaCare Health in Wisconsin, and Imran Andrabi is encouraged by the success of the integration of the two hospital systems.
Firefighters use 2,800 gallons of water to put out trolley bus fire on I-90
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Firefighters from Boone County worked to extinguish a trolley bus on fire on Interstate 90 near Belvidere on Wednesday night. According to the Boone County Fire Protection District #2, firefighters were called to the scene around 11:06 p.m., near mile marker 27, and found heavy smoke coming from the vehicle, which […]
Boone County water specialist recommends 3-D geological, aquifer mapping
Joliet in the coming years will be pulling their water from Lake Michigan. The groundwater underneath the city is estimated to run out in 2030. In light of the dire situation nearly ninety miles southeast of Belvidere, the Boone County board hired Dan Kane in May to be their water resource coordinator on a part-time basis. Kane stepped out of retirement after serving as the executive director of the Boone County Conservation District for 23 years.
Public record for August 15, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). ISAIAH BELL, 24, of Janesville, possession with intent to deliver THC, July 16, 2200 block of West Court Street, Janesville. ZNOBIAN MCADORY, 26, of Beloit, strangulation and suffocation and threat to law enforcement officer, July 15, 200 block of Depot Street, Village of Footville. DONTIEZ ETCHIN, 36, of Janesville, second degree sexual assault, July 27, 300 block of South Main Street, Janesville.
Jefferson County Livestock Judging teams excel at state competition
The Jefferson County Senior Livestock Judging teams placed first and fifth and the Junior Livestock judging team placed fourth in the State 4-H Livestock judging contest. The event was held July 22 at the UW-Madison Arlington Research Station. The first-place senior judging team members were Megan Doherty, Keilah Reu, Olivia Dolph, and Hanna Brattlie. They are the first senior team from Jefferson County to win the senior division at the State 4-H livestock judging contest. The first-place senior team placed first in beef, sheep judging...
Local fundraiser honors Bart Starr, helps childhood cancer research
PEWAUKEE, Wis. - A Village of Pewaukee burger and custard joint is taking 15% of its profits on Thursday, Aug. 15, and putting them toward a good cause. The fundraiser also honors Packers No. 15" – Bart Starr. Nothing hits the spot like a scoop of frozen custard. At...
Due to rain, Oconomowoc postpones 'The Wizard of Oz' 85th anniversary showing to Sept. 6
The City of Oconomowoc has rescheduled the 85th anniversary of the "Wizard of Oz" screening due to poor weather conditions expected Thursday night, the city announced on its website. The National Weather Service forecasted a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the Oconomowoc area after 3 p.m. ...
The owner of Romeys in Franklin has purchased the former Wegner’s St. Martins Inn property
The former Wegner’s St. Martins Inn property in Franklin has a new owner. That owner operates Romeys Place Bar & Grill at 7508 S. North Cape Road in Franklin. The...
A farm to fork business proposed for Hartland would include a coffee shop and a restaurant
Were there always cows in the field north of Arrowhead High School in Merton? They were ever-present on the land over two decades ago and they've returned the last three years as part of a plan to combine farmland preservation with one family's desire to bring a tasty treat to Lake Country. ...
‘Tiny Horse’ Breaks The Tape At Kenosha Fair
WILMOT, Wis. — Opening night of the Kenosha County Fair saw a horse-drawn hitch lead the National Anthem ceremonial lap and a driver nicknamed “Tiny Horse” capture the final race of the evening at Wilmot Raceway Wednesday night. Ryan “Tiny Horse” Johnson won his second 20-lap feature...
Longtime Milwaukee radio host Ian McCain dies at 54
Longtime Milwaukee radio host Ian McCain died Monday after a brief illness. He was 54. McCain, whose legal name is Justin Cooper, worked for the Milwaukee Radio Alliance for 11 years. He was a digital program director for the MRA's stations, WLUM-FM, WLDB-FM and WZTI-FM. He also was an on-air host at WLUM-FM,...
MMSD asks greater Milwaukee area to cut water use ahead of heavy Thursday rains
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has asked residents to cut water use to reduce the risk of a combined sewer overflow ahead of heavy rains expected to sweep into the Milwaukee area later this evening. The sewerage district is urging residents to take shorter showers, save laundry and dishes for another day,...
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