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Illinois Fair Searching For Parent-Child Look-A-Like Contestants
If you think you look just like your mom or dad, you might want to enter this Look-A-Like contest at the Boone County Fair this August. I love these types of contests. I wish I could enter a Look-A-Like contest with my mom or dad, but I actually looked adopted - straight up don't resemble either of my parents. Okay, that's a lie. People say I look like my mom with my dad's complexion, but I couldn't pass as my mom's doppelgänger. That'd be cool, though!
Sidewalk and streetlight improvement project beginning week of August 5
The construction work is scheduled to commence during the week of August 5 and is anticipated to be substantially completed by November, weather permitting. Throughout the construction period, some existing sidewalks and crosswalks will be temporarily closed. Additionally, in areas where parking needs to be restricted for construction, ‘No Parking’...
Milwaukee man arrested for driving recklessly, fleeing police
JANESVILLE — A Milwaukee man was arrested just past midnight Friday by Janesville police for allegedly was speeding and driving recklessly through the city’s east side and almost striking a Janesville police officer. At 12:16 a.m., an officer responded to the area of Milton Avenue and Black Bridge Road for a complaint of a vehicle speeding and driving recklessly. The officer located the vehicle and was almost struck by it, according to a statement by the police department. ...
Milwaukee Bucks GM Opens Up About Blockbuster Trade
Last offseason, the Milwaukee Bucks shocked the NBA world by acquiring All-NBA guard Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers in a three-team trade. At the time, Lillard’s desire to move on from Portland was well documented. However, the expectation was always that he would end up with the Miami Heat. Regardless, Milwaukee pulled the trigger and landed him to pair alongside former champion and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Milwaukee police chase; 2 arrested, firearms, drugs recovered
MILWAUKEE - Two people are in police custody following a police chase in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 25. Officers patrolling in the area of 18th and Stark just after 8 p.m. Thursday spotted a vehicle speeding and disregarding a traffic sign. They attempted to make a traffic stop. The driver refused to pull over – and a police chase was underway.
Foxconn Employees Already on the Job in Sturtevant
Sturtevant---A vanguard of several dozen Foxconn employees has temporarily moved into available, second-floor space at the SC Johnson iMET Technology Center, the Gateway Technical College owned and operated teaching facility that's located a half-mile from where the Taiwanese company is expected to build a huge display screen manufacturing plant. The...
Bradford Beach closed for swimming
The Milwaukee Health Department posted on Wednesday that Bradford Beach is closed for swimming until further notice. Both Bradford and South Shore beaches have a red placard on the website, indicating the water quality is at elevated risk for illness from "exposure to micro-organisms." The beaches are closed due to reports of E....
David Pietura sentenced to life in prison without parole in Prince McCree case
MILWAUKEE – For his role in the killing of five-year-old Prince McCree, 27-year-old David Pietura was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Friday afternoon. “He was always nice to my baby. My baby loved him. To know all this happened. I don’t know how he...
Brewers Bullpen Boosted With Return of Standout Middle Reliever
The Milwaukee Brewers bullpen received a significant boost with the recent return of standout middle relief pitcher Jared Koenig. Koenig is the first of several key pitchers to return from the injured list for the National League Central Division-leading Brewers, who currently maintain a 59-43 overall record (.578 winning percentage), 16 games above .500, and six ahead of the second-place St. Louis Cardinals.
Brewers sign son of team legend
The Milwaukee Brewers are adding the son of a team legend to their organization. The Brewers agreed to a contract with undrafted infielder Jadyn Fielder, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 19-year-old Fielder is the son of former Brewers All-Star Prince Fielder. The son of Prince Fielder is joining the Brewers’ organization, a... The post Brewers sign son of team legend appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Janesville shut out by rival Beloit in American Legion regional elimination game
BELOIT — There will be a new Wisconsin state American Legion baseball champion this summer. Defending 2023 champion Janesville Post 205 saw its season end Friday night in Beloit against its rival and the tournament host after a 2-0 loss to the Beloit Bandits. “We’re not a scoring machine, and we hadn’t been all year,” Janesville coach Kerry Michaels said. “But give their guy credit. He threw it in there,...
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.
Back-to-School Supply Drive
Stillman Bank is excited to announce that we are once again partnering with Remedies Renewing Lives and hosting a Back-to-School Supply Drive. The drive runs from Monday, July 22 through Friday, August 9, 2024. Remedies Renewing Lives is the only domestic violence shelter in Winnebago and Boone counties. Each year...
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