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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...
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.
Waukesha wrong-way crash; Sullivan woman pleads guilty to 2 charges
WAUKESHA, Wis. - A 48-year-old Sullivan woman pleaded guilty on Monday, April 29 to charges of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and first-degree recklessly endangering safety – following a February 2023 car crash in Waukesha. Melissa Bright entered those guilty pleads Monday. In exchange, eight other criminal...
UWW names Jarod Wichser as new head men’s basketball coach
WHITEWATER, Wis. (WMTV) - It’s a new era of basketball at Uw-wWhitewater! Jarod Wichser was officially announced as the Warhawk’s next head men’s basketball coach on Monday afternoon. He served as the interim head coach last year, after being a long-time assistant under Pat Miller. For Wichser,...
I-43 freeway resurfacing project in Waukesha, Walworth counties
MADISON, Wis. - Nearly $3 million in state funds has been approved for a resurfacing project along segments of the I-43 Rock Freeway, between US 12 in the city of Elkhorn and WIS 83 in the city of Mukwonago. Construction is scheduled to begin May 6. Improvements include:. Removing 2.5...
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...
Elkhorn baseball team plays first game after tornado
CENTRAL CITY, Neb. (KSNB) - The Elkhorn Antlers baseball team visited the Central City/Centura Kernels on Monday evening for a very emotional game. The Antlers were playing their first baseball game since Elkhorn was devastated by an EF-3 tornado on Friday. Elkhorn beat the Kernels, 7-6.
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