One million dollars bond set for juvenile suspect in Lily Peters homicide
Horrific details emerged as the suspect in the murder of 10-year-old Iliana “Lily” Peters of Chippewa Falls made an initial court appearance. District Attorney Wade Newell described the assault in Chippewa County Court on Wednesday. The suspect
Community Action awarded $1.4 million Youth Build grant
More than 80 new students will be able to go through Community Action Inc.’s Fresh Start program thanks to a new federal YouthBuild grant. Executive Director Marc Perry says the non-profit was awarded $1.4 million. Community Action
MU Poll shows tightening primary for Dems in US Senate, steady numbers in GOP primary for Governor
The possible winner of the Democrat primary for a US Senate seat is still up in the air, according to the Marquette Law School Poll. Poll director Charles Franklin says two candidates remain in the lead. “We have
Suspect in workplace shooting claims he was bullied
A 23-year-old Evansville man faces charges of first-degree intentional homicide, and three counts of recklessly endangering safety while armed in connection with a fatal workplace shooting Tuesday afternoon in Janesville. At a news conference Wednesday afternoon Janesville
Rock County Public Health Department is celebrating National Infant Immunization Week
Rock County parents and guardians are encouraged to keep up-to-date with their kids’ routine vaccines. Public Health Nurse Alanna Gumise says this year’s main focus is ensuring families stay on track for their children’s well-child visits and routinely
News conference planned in Janesville shooting
Janesville police are planning a press conference Wednesday morning to share more information about a fatal shooting. Police say the incident happened at a metal fabricating plan in the 1300 block of Plainfield Avenue after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday. Officers
Girls on the Run of South Central Wisconsin comes to Janesville
This season marks the first for the Girls on the Run of South Central Wisconsin being in Janesville among other surprises. Executive Director Christine Benedict says they’re at Harrison Elementary and are excited being new to the community. Benedict