Janesville man headed to prison for rape of young boy at Monterrey Park
A Rock County family extends grace and forgiveness to a Janesville man convicted of raping their 9-year-old boy at a Janesville park. Rock County Judge Barbara McCrory sentenced 20-year-old Dakota Potts to six years in prison followed
‘I would prefer that no one be here’ – Evers on candidate visits to Kenosha
Did Governor Tony Evers want Joe Biden to visit Kenohsa on Thursday? Wisconsin’s Democratic governor was asked about that, during a media call in Madison, while his party’s presidential candidate was in Kenosha. “At the end of
Thursday COVID-19 numbers – 4 deaths, 7.9% positive test rate
The coronavirus continues to claim lives and hospitalize people in Wisconsin. Thursday’s daily statewide COVID-19 update included four additional deaths and 30 more hospitalizations over the previous 24 hours. The Department of Health Services reported 727 –
Palm urges continued support for statewide mask order
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm says that the statewide mask order put in place by the Evers’ administration has proven effective, in slowing spread of COVID-19 in the state. “The science tells us that
Police labor organization proposes ‘Blueprint for Change’
The Wisconsin Professional Police Association has released a series of proposals to improve the profession statewide. The document is called a “Blueprint for Change.” WPPA Executive Director Jim Palmer said the police labor organization wants to play
Joe Biden speaks at community event in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden made a stop in Kenosha on Thursday to hear from community members at Grace Lutheran Church. Biden spent much of his time at the event hearing from Black leaders, and hearing about
New at Noon – Tucker Beathard “I Ain’t Without You”
Tucker Beathard released the second installment of his debut double album KING on August 21st. The 13 songs on the project features Beathard as co-producer, co-writer, lead guitarist, and drummer; his co-writers include Jonathan Singleton, Donovan Woods,
UW Elections Research Center prepares for presidential polling
As the nation approaches Election Day, the question remains: can we trust the polls? UW Madison Elections Research Center director Barry Burden says that polling, while flawed, still remains the best tool to keep tally on people’s
UW-Whitewater chancellor placed on paid leave following complaint
UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight Watson is on paid administrative leave following a formal complaint. UW System President Tommy Thompson announced the decision Thursday morning and said they will have no further comment on the investigation. Watson was present
Blackhawk Technical College starts new diversity and inclusion scholarship
Blackhawk Technical College launches a new diversity and inclusion scholarship to increase employment and educational opportunities for low-income and minority students. The IDEAL Opportunity Scholarship will start fully funding two students in January and includes a paid