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Challenge finding enough lawyers to serve rural areas of Wisconsin
Back in June the Wisconsin Supreme Court created a committee to address the attorney shortage in the state and it is especially prevalent in areas like Wausau and the rest of North Central Wisconsin. Almost half the state's lawyers live in the most populated counties like Milwaukee according to a...
Baraboo shelter in place lifted, search for suspect continues
BARABOO, Wis. (WMTV) - Baraboo Police say the shelter in place issued in the area of Water Street and Manchester Road has been lifted Wednesday morning, as the search for their suspect continues. In an alert, police had shared it was an ongoing police incident, to avoid the area and...
Fairest of them all. As Rock County Fair begins, new Fairest crowned
JANESVILLE — Sparkly dresses, crowns and sashes abounded Tuesday as three young women competed to be named the 2024 Rock County Fairest of the Fair. In the end, Natalie Abey of Plymouth 4-H was crowned this year’s Fairest in a ceremony at the Craig Pavilion. Lily McCoy of Magnolia 4-H and Carol Traynor of Milton FFA were named members of the Court of Honor. Just prior to the ceremony Tuesday...
How Badgers DC Mike Tressel changed the defense’s practice mentality this offseason
The Wisconsin Badgers had an up-and-down season in Year 1 of the Luke Fickell era, finishing 7-6 in 2023, including their bowl game loss to the LSU Tigers. Throughout the year, Wisconsin faced difficulties on both sides of the ball as they adapted to a new coaching staff and a number of changes with the team’s personnel.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Ag Briefs: Source of manure spill in northeast Wisconsin still under investigation
ACE Twilight Meetings to be held on four Wisconsin dairies. In an effort to open dialogue about agriculture between community members, elected officials and business leaders, Professional Dairy Producers, Wisconsin Counties Association and the Wisconsin Towns Association, will be hosting the 2024 Agricultural Community Engagement ACE Twilight Meetings across Wisconsin next month.
Scattered showers and storms roll in Tuesday
After almost a full week of dry time for most of southeast Wisconsin, showers and storms are likely for Tuesday. Some rain started to roll into our northwest counties around 5 AM Tuesday morning with a broken line of showers and a few storms moving southeast. Here's a radar image...
Wisconsin lawmakers strike down three emergency election rules
(The Center Square) – The fight over who writes the rules for elections in Wisconsin continues. The Legislature’s rule making body, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules, on Monday voted to suspend three proposed emergency rules from the Wisconsin Elections Commission that dealt with uniform rules for absentee voting, challenges to candidates and challenges to nominating paperwork. Attorney Sklyar Croy, with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty,...
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...
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 […]
Grant program will help keep Viroqua's young trees healthy
VIROQUA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Over the past few years, Viroqua has planted many young saplings along their boulevards and a Wisconsin DNR Urban Forestry grant is making sure those trees have a long life.
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti at football media days
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti complete comments at 2024 Big Ten football media days. The Badgers, once a regular in Indianapolis for Big Ten football championship games, are trying to get back to contender status after dipping to the also-ran category. This senior from Stoughton can feel the clock running...
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