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Thanks for supporting my Overall Grand Champion Market Lamb | By Jack Dornacker
July 29, 2024 – Slinger, WI – A huge thank you to Gehring’s Meat Market for buying my overall Grand Champion Market Lamb for $23/lb at the Washington County Youth Livestock Auction. I am 14 years old and a member of Slinger FFA. This is my 6th...
Evers names education firm to head MPS audit
(The Center Square) – A consulting firm with former public school administrators will lead the audit into Milwaukee Public Schools’ financial woes. Gov. Tony Evers on Monday named MGT of America Consulting to lead the probe. “I’ve been clear from the beginning that the folks selected to conduct the independent, outside audits of MPS bring expertise and specific experience in classrooms, schools, and helping support school districts facing significant challenges,...
Street Repair and Sidewalk Install Complete in Hartford
The city of Hartford continues to improve area roads. Signs were put out around Teri Lane, in Hartford as crews prepared to come in and finish the final coat of blacktopping. Teri Lane, along with Lakeview had several improvements made with connecting the sidewalks, which have been put in over the past 20 years along with repairing parts of the road.
New Berlin fatal crash; driver fleeing from police, 2 dead, 2 hurt
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - Two people are dead and two others are hurt following a crash in New Belin on Sunday night, July 28. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. near Martin Road and National Avenue. According to police, a Muskego officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a...
Wisconsin volleyball stars enjoy Olympic opening ceremony with NBA legend Steph Curry
Just days after snapping a photo with rapper Snoop Dogg, former Wisconsin volleyball stars Lauren Carlini and Dana Rettke were pictured alongside NBA legend Steph Curry at the Summer Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. Staged along Paris, France’s Seine River, the opening ceremony included a majority of the 592 American...
HTL: Jefferson crushes Lake Mills 44-0, but loses tiebreaker for wildcard playoff spot
LAKE MILLS — Heath Renz and Roby Schlesner both hit two home runs as part of a 41-hit barrage as Jefferson beat Lake Mills 44-0 at Campus Field in Home Talent League baseball action on Sunday. Unfortunately for the Blue Devils, the team lost a tiebreaker to Fort Atkinson for second place in the Southeast North Division and a wildcard playoff berth. Jefferson caps the season with a record of 9-5 overall and 5-3 in division games. Fort went 6-2 in division contests. ...
Public record for July 29, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). JOSHUA DAVIS, 37, of Beloit, 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety, June 2, South Jackson Street and West Racine Street, Janesville. MARVIN MARSHALL, 30, of Beloit, take and drive vehicle without consent, June 9, 300 block of Caroline Avenue, Janesville. CAREY DOBSON, 44, of Janesville, intimidate witness through use or attempt of force, June 16, 2100 block of Afton Road, Janesville.
Columbus Administrator Discusses Strategic Planning Process
(Columbus) Columbus City Administrator Matt Amundson recently updated the common council on its strategic planning process. Two community input sessions and two separate staff input sessions have been held so far. From those sessions the city has identified four major priorities. “So, organizational culture. sustainable growth and development, communication and...
Dodge County Sheriff Talks Recommendations For Waupun Correctional
(Juneau) Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt provided some recommendations for the Waupun Correctional Institution during a recent WBEV Community Comment program. These recommendations follow the conclusion of an investigation into the facility where four inmates died, and nine staffers were charged in connection to two of the deaths. Schmidt says if he were a member of the state legislature, he would strongly be looking at replacement.
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging absentee voting procedure in battleground Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge dismissed a lawsuit Monday that challenged absentee voting procedures, preventing administrative headaches for local election clerks and hundreds of thousands of voters in the politically volatile swing state ahead of fall elections. The ruling stems from a lawsuit Thomas Oldenberg, a voter from Amberg, Wisconsin, filed in February. Oldenberg argued that the state Elections Commission hasn’t been following a state law that requires voters who electronically request absentee ballots to place a physical copy of the request in the ballot return envelope. Absentee ballots without the request copy shouldn’t count, he maintained....
Ride safety top of mind as State Fair sets to kick off 2024 run
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- After lots of weekend events, more fun is on the way! The Wisconsin State Fair is just three days away and preparations are underway to ensure another great year full of food, music, and more. This year, there are 38 rides, a decrease from...
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