Category Archives: Local News

Bartell Theatre to require proof of vaccination upon entrance
MADISON, Wis. — The Bartell Theatre is requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for all members coming into the theatre in order to make sure everyone is as safe as possible. The theatre ...
Grace Houdek Aug 21, 2021

1 injured in Rock Co. crash involving stolen car, deputies say
JANESVILLE TOWNSHIP, Wis. — Rock County Sheriff Deputies and the City of Janesville Fire Department responded to a traffic crash involving a stolen car early Saturday morning. Deputies arrived t...
Grace Houdek Aug 21, 2021

Citizens help woman, boys from vehicle fire in fatal crash
TOWN OF WITTENBERG, Wis. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say citizen witnesses pulled a woman and two young boys from a burning vehicle that had crashed and killed its driver in Shawano County....
Associated Press Aug 21, 2021

Woodman’s stores host vaccination clinic for community
JANESVILLE, Wis. — The Wisconsin National Guard and the Rock County Public Health Department are hosting a vaccine clinic with Woodman’s locations on Saturday. The Woodman’s stores i...
Grace Houdek Aug 21, 2021

Beloit police conduct death investigation Friday night
BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit police are conducting a death investigation Friday night. According to the Facebook post, the investigation was in the 1800 block of Fayette Avenue. Police said they don&rs...
Stephen Cohn Aug 20, 2021

Friends remember hero, father of three who died saving a child’s life
CROSS PLAINS, Wis. — A pair of Middleton High School alumnus are making sure an old friend’s memory stays alive and that his family is supported months after his death. Pete Rosengren, a f...
Tahleel Mohieldin Aug 20, 2021

White Coat ceremony a special moment for UW-Madison medical students
MADISON, Wis. — The annual White Coat Ceremony at UW-Madison is seen as a rite of passage for medical students. Ashley Portillo Recinos was one of those students getting the honor Friday night. ...
Site staff Aug 20, 2021

Stephen Colbert apologizes to Milwaukee at Brewers game
MILWAUKEE — Stephen Colbert popped up at the Milwaukee Brewers game Friday night to apologize for poking fun at the city during a segment on The Late Show last year. Colbert caught some flak in ...
Jaymes Langrehr Aug 20, 2021

Janesville boy mowing lawns for veterans
JANESVILLE, Wis. — A Janesville boy is Doing Something Good for veterans in his community. Drake Szambelan is mowing their lawns as one of 50 kids taking part in a nationwide contest to win yard...
Site staff Aug 20, 2021

New Glarus Brewing shareholders sue CEO, claiming securities fraud
NEW GLARUS, Wis. — A group of original New Glarus Brewing shareholders are suing the Brewery and CEO Deb Carey, accusing her of securities fraud and breaching her fiduciary duty. In the 43-page ...
Jaymes Langrehr Aug 20, 2021