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Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
Beloit man dies two months after May shooting
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — A man who was shot in May has died, according to the Rock County Coroner. Nikkita Green, 49, was shot in the 1200 block of Dewey Avenue around 3:04 a.m. on May 11th. Police Chief Andre Sayles said the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident, and said there did not […]
Children's Museum of Rock County receives anonymous $250,000 matching pledge
JANESVILLE -- The Children’s Museum of Rock County announced Tuesday that it has received a $250,000 matching pledge. The unnamed donor will match all donations received between now and Dec. 31, up to the $250,000 pledge amount. This gift comes in the final stages of the Museum’s $10 million "Let’s PLAY Together," capital campaign. Campaign funds will be used to remake the historical First National Bank at 100 W. Milwaukee...
With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
Several roads reopened in Town of Dunn following deputy response
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Dane County Sheriff’s Office reported on Monday that several roads are back open in the Town of Dunn after deputies responded to a “person in crisis.”. As of about 5:15 p.m., the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post that the situation was...
Register for NCBA Stockmanship & Stewardship Event in Lancaster, WI
Verona, WI — While the dictionary doesn’t include the word “stockmanship,” most livestock producers know what it means: handling livestock in a calm, quiet manner that results in animals that are healthier and gain faster. Stockmanship skills will be a major focus of the upcoming NCBA Stockmanship & Stewardship event in Lancaster, Wisconsin Aug. 28-29. Extension organizations, beef councils, and cattlemen’s associations from Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin have joined with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, to hold this event, which runs from 12:30 p.m. Wed. through 1:15 p.m. Thursday.
Teacher license error means these Madison kids must redo classes
Eric Steffen was surprised. As his 6-year-old neared the end of kindergarten this year, Steffen learned his son would soon need to return for six weeks of summer school. The school had messed up. Olson Elementary hired a substitute special education teacher for Steffen’s son and six other students for...
Wisconsin Forecast: La Crosse Braces for Thunderstorms, Warmer Weekend
La Crosse, WI – Residents in La Crosse, Wisconsin, should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. According to the US National Weather Service, the area could see small hail and gusty winds as the main threats. Some storms may persist into early Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, the...
First-ever Beloit Taco Takedown is August 10th
A new stateline taco showdown will crown the best taco in the region next month. Geronimo Hospitality Group Director of Entertainment and Programming Ryan Hickey says the inaugural Beloit Taco Takedown will take place on August 10th from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Ironworks Campus. Guests will have the...
Beloit man accused of punching 91-year-old in the face
A 24-year-old Beloit man is accused of punching a 91-year-old man in the head following a fender bender. According to the criminal complaint, the elderly victim was traveling northbound on Spruce Street the evening of July 14th when he swerved and hit a parked car while trying to avoid another car backing out of a driveway.
City of Janesville purchases riverfront property
The City of Janesville expands access to the Rock River by picking up a piece of property its had its eye on for some time. The City has purchased the 1.7 acre former Schlueter Furniture site at 533 North Main Street along the Rock River. Parks Director Cullen Slapak says...
New Amazon distribution facility set to break ground in September
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - After a two year delay, a new Amazon distribution facility in Cottage Grove is breaking ground this September. The 3 million square-foot facility will be located at the intersection of highways N and TT. The distribution center is expected to generate more than $5 million in...
Milton School District approves new Title IX policy
MILTON — The Milton School Board approved a series of policy updates, including a Title IX update, on Monday night. School board member Tracy Hannah attempted to approve the updates with an amendment that the Title IX update, also known as Policy 2264 in the district, is delayed if the Department of Education decided to delay implementation. It was based on new Title IX regulations passed by the Biden Administration,...
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