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Semi Hits Car Grant County Wisconsin
A semi versus car crash was reported on Highway 151 in Paris Township at approximately 12:10pm on Saturday, July 25th. Elaine Shanley, 77, of Platteville, was operating her 2006 Buick Lacrosse eastbound on Hill Climb Road when the accident occurred. As he approached the intersection of Highway 151 and Hill Climb Road, Shanley stopped.
New Glarus “mullet boy” needs your vote!
NEW GLARUS, Wis. (WMTV) - A young boy in New Glarus is rockin’ a hairstyle that is turning heads all over town. Hayes Pesch is just 4 years old but he’s known all over the area for his sweet mullet. “Short in the front and long in the...
Overture Center launches $30M campaign to shore up aging facility
At this moment, the downtown Madison stage that recently held high-kicking cancan dancers is filled with stagehands checking every part of Overture Hall’s rigging system. That repair job will take Overture’s largest hall offline for six to eight weeks, the second phase of a project started in 2023.
Wisconsin Innovation Awards names two Verona finalists
Verona-based companies Happy Scratch and Self Fund Health are among 31 finalists for the 2024 Wisconsin Innovation Awards. According to a Wisconsin Innovation Awards press release, this honor recognizes the state’s most innovative and forward-thinking companies and individuals. The awards seek to celebrate and inspire innovation, spotlighting those who are making significant contributions to their fields and driving the future of Wisconsin’s economy.
City against proposed gravel pit in Town of Verona
The City of Verona has sent a letter to the Town of Verona in opposition of an application for a proposed sand and gravel operation. For the second time now, the City of Verona Common Council’s July 22 agenda included a discussion about a conditional use permit (CUP) application that was recently filed with Dane County for a Wildcat Sand and Gravel Pit in the Town of Verona.
Medicare Advantage plans now offer basic dental coverage
Once thought of as two totally separate forms of health care, today the insurance industry seems to recognize the connections between dental and medical health. Senior citizens may not realize it, but Medicare, particularly Medicare Advantage, now provides coverage for dental cleanings. And those cleanings could save people from what Dr. David Niles calls “horrifically hard-to-fix problems.” ...
MPD: Suspects sought for using stolen cards at Hilldale store, buying thousands of dollars worth of items
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Police Department is requesting the public’s help to identify two people accused of using stolen credit and debit cards to buy thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Hilldale athleisure store. Security footage from the Hilldale lululemon, on the 500 block of...
Davenport Iowa Man Arrested in Grant County for Operating while Intoxicated
At around 9:00 pm on 7/21/24, Grant County Dispatch received a 911 call about a three-vehicle crash located south of the City of Boscobel. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene and identified Frank M. Klee, a 55-year-old from Davenport, IA, as the driver who lost control of his vehicle and collided with a guardrail. This caused his vehicle to block traffic, resulting in two other vehicles, a 2023 Honda driven by Jordan Powers and a 2013 Dodge Caravan driven by Grace Ideker, to collide and sustain significant damage while trying to avoid the blockage.
Public record for July 26, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). ANTHONY GREEN, 37, of Beloit, physical abuse of an elderly person, June 7, 1900 block of Lafayette Street, Janesville. MICKAI WORTHAM, 17, of Janesville, 1st degree recklessly endangering safety, June 14, 100 block of West Holmes Street, Janesville. DRAKE DYKEMAN, 42, of Beloit, battery or threat to judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer, June 16, Riverside Drive, Janesville.
Casa Zaragoza transforms Park Street warehouse into Mexican restaurant
South Park Street is getting a spacious new Mexican restaurant, complete with karaoke nights, a 200-person private event space and a statue of the war hero behind Cinco de Mayo. Coming to a former warehouse at 1824 S. Park St., near the St. Vincent de Paul Dig & Save Outlet,...
K9, drone used to catch Janesville DUI suspect after police chase, crash
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — Janesville Police have arrested a drunk driver who allegedly fled from police in a high-speed chase. According to police an officer was called to the area of Milton Avenue and Black Bridge Road around 12:16 a.m. for a complaint of a vehicle speeding and driving recklessly. When the officer located the […]
One dead in Beloit rollover crash
BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - One person is dead after a vehicle rollover crash early Friday morning in Beloit, the city’s police department reported. The Beloit Police Department stated in a Facebook post that the single-vehicle crash happened around 2:30 a.m. on the 1200 block of Risher Street. Police explained the vehicle rolled over and crashed into a tree.
2024 Beloit City Men's Golf Tournament filled to the brim with past champions
BELOIT—A pair of names on the 2024 Beloit City Men’s Golf Tournament tee times list stick out to almost anybody hoping to compete in the championship flight: Tim Johnson and Ryan Miller. Johnson, who won three titles in a four-year span from 2019 to 2022, returns after missing last summer’s tourney due to prior obligations. Miller is the golfer that broke up Johnson’s run in 2021, winning his first city...
Tenant Resource Center creates ‘one-stop shop’ for local families
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Tenant Resource Center (TRC) held its first Resource Fair Thursday to address a wide range of needs in the community. Attendees at the free event were able to meet directly with numerous local organizations that offer support and resources for things like financial wellness, childcare, disability rights, eviction help, and so much more.
PHOTOS: Former Wisconsin RB Braelon Allen's first NFL training camp
Former Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen officially began his first season of professional football this week as the New York Jets kicked off their training camp in preparation for the 2024 NFL season. The Badger great was the No. 134 overall selection by the Jets in the fourth round of...
Casey Rabach Named Badgers Assistant Coach
Sturgeon Bay native and former college and pro football offensive lineman Casey Rabach has been named an assistant offensive line coach at the University of Wisconsin. Rabach joined the Badgers’ staff as a personnel assistant in 2022 before moving into the director of scouting role in the spring of 2023 and playing a key role in Wisconsin’s recruiting efforts.
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