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Town of Lake Mills police chief resigns
LAKE MILLS - After about a year of serving the Town of Lake Mills, Chief of Police Mick Selck has submitted his resignation effective mid-May or upon the hire of a new chief. Selck began his career in 1991 as an Assistant Correctional Officer with the Winona County Sheriff's Department, soon after working for the City of Onalaska. He relocated to Lake Mills in 1994, becoming a Sergeant in 1996, Captain in 2013 and Chief in 2019, a position he stepped down from in 2022. ...
Public record for April 30, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). RICARDO VILLALOBOS, 36, of Beloit, OWI with passenger under 16-years-old, April 21, South Pearl Street and West Holmes Street, Janesville. NATHANIEL RAPSON, 17, of Orfordville, substantial battery, April 19, 2800 block South West Street, Town of Plymouth.
Edgerton boarding school set to close
EDGERTON, Wis. (WMTV) - Oaklawn Academy in Edgerton is set to close for good in the Fall of 2024. According to the all boys international Catholic boarding school’s Facebook page and staff, the school will close after its scheduled summer camp ending in August. The school was founded in...
Madison family raises funds for baby with heart disease
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison baby’s family set up a fundraiser for him in Janesville Sunday to treat a serious heart condition. DJ Barnes is a baby with congenital heart disease waiting for a heart transplant. The benefit, to raise funds for his treatment and the eventual transplant...
Evansville's Karnes deals complete-game shutout to rival Edgerton
Alex Karnes threw a complete-game shutout and benefited from six unearned runs in the sixth as his Evansville Blue Devils beat Rock Valley rival Edgerton 6-0 on Monday. Karnes also was Evansville’s leadoff hitter and scored a run and drove in another. Both he and Edgerton starter Noah Towns were in complete control of the opposing batting order through five innings in a 0-0 game. The decisive inning started when...
Staff cuts planned following failed Evansville school referendum
EVANSVILLE — In the wake of a failed April 2 referendum, the Evansville Community School District is planning to eliminate 14 positions, including 11 teachers, for the 2024-25 school year. That would amount to $1.1 million trimmed from its 2024-25 budget, just in staff reductions. Without the staff cuts, the district is projecting a $2.1 million 2024-25 budget deficit. ...
A horror fan since childhood, Andy Laabs is finding his place on screen. The Parker grad has acted in 2 movies, with 3 in the works
JANESVILLE — Andy Laabs gave an early indication that Disney movies weren’t going to cut it as his favored entertainment choice. When he was around the age of 10, Laabs’ stepdad and mother went out one night leaving their son with Grandma. As a treat, she took young Andrew to Slantrax to pick out a video to watch that evening. Instead of heading to “The Fox and The Hound,” or...
New program at UW-Whitewater tackling child care crisis
WHITEWATER, Wis. — In recent years, Wisconsin has dealt with a child care crisis. Day cares across the state are facing staffing challenges, leaving families struggling to find openings. The current situation is not only impacting families but also the state’s economy. According to the Wisconsin Economic Development...
Summit set on Rock County transportation needs
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Transportation Coordinating Committee is hosting an annual gathering where local residents can ask questions and learn about public transportation options open to them. The 2024 Transportation Summit will be held at the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center, 1717 Center Ave., Janesville, on Friday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rock County Transportation Coordinating Committee members include Rock County Board supervisors, the County Aging...
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