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Norovirus closes Consolidated Elementary doors until at least Nov. 16

JANESVILLE — The Milton School District closed one of its elementary schools for the rest of the week because of a norovirus outbreak. Norovirus is more commonly known as the stomach flu. Late Wednesday, the district announced the closure of Consolidated Elementary because “more than 35%” of its student population had been sickened by norovirus. The District decided on this course of action after consultation with District Nurse Melissa Forrett and the Rock County Health Department. No other schools have been affected yet, according to the district. The district plans to open the school Monday. Superintendent Jeremy Bilhorn said that at the start of Wednesday, there were 30 students who were absent from the illness. Throughout the day, that number continued to climb as more students were sickened with the norovirus and were sent home. Bilhorn could not confirm the exact total at the end of the school day. “We noticed the numbers rose pretty high today,” Bilhorn said. The district will monitor reported absences at other schools and any ahead of Monday at Consolidated. “The idea is to take in account student safety, and best practice and guidance from our county health department,” Bilhorn said. Consolidated Elementary, the district’s

Janesville, WI · 3d

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First WI School District Dissolves in 30 Years

For the first time in 36 years, a public school district in Wisconsin will dissolve. On Thursday, the School District Boundary Appeal Board voted unanimously to approve the dissolution of the financially troubled Hustisford School District. The decision makes Hustisford the first school district in Wisconsin to dissolve since the Ondossagon School District dissolved into the Ashland, Washburn and Drummond School Districts in 1990.

Hustisford, WI · 3d
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Janesville teachers' union not thrilled with pay arrangement, seeks district revamp of wage schedule

JANESVILLE — The Janesville School District’s teachers union is not thrilled with the wage agreement it has reached with the district the last few years, and the union is now calling the district to resume substantive talks on a new compensation schedule. The message comes via a public statement the Janesville Education Association released this week following the Janesville School Board approving a certified staff wage increase for union members of 2.63% — a “cost of living” increase in the coming budget year. The pact came out of the lack of a formal agreement between the two sides after three bargaining sessions. JEA President Laura Mattison said that for some teachers, that equates to a cost-of-living increase that leaves them with a salary that’s less than what they earned last year if they factor in the increase they’re also paying for health care costs. Some district employees, like Mattison, a foreign languages teacher with 21 years of educational service, find themselves working second jobs to make extra money — all while working more hours with larger classroom loads and a growing load of professional development responsibilities. “Three negotiation rounds and they didn’t bring a different offer to any of the

Janesville, WI · 3d

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Stomach ailments, some similar to norovirus close Milton elementary school, delay Parker High School musical

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top weekend headlines: Rock County Health Department and local public school officials say stomach ailments, some similar to norovirus, have sickened enough students that it's prompted a Milton elementary school to close this week and sidelined a high school musical at Parker High School. Police believe the call on the shooting on Friday was a case of swatting —a type of phony phone call people make in attempt to spark a police or SWAT-team response. Do you have a story you'd like the Gazette to follow? Let us know with an email to The Gazette's City Editor, Neil Johnson at neil@gazettextra.com!

Milton, WI · 1d

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SOBOs' Valiant Playoff Run Ends in 30-22 Semifinal Thriller at Meridian

For 48 minutes of hard-nosed, pulse-pounding eight-man football on Saturday afternoon, the South Beloit SOBOS left everything they had on the turf at Meridian High School. The Cinderella run of the postseason ultimately reached its final chapter in the I8FA State Semifinals, as the host Meridian Hawks weathered a fierce battle to secure a 30-22 victory, ending the SOBOS inspiring postseason journey.

South Beloit, IL · 11h

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Governor Tony Evers fires University of Wisconsin System Regent

(Update at 9:15 p.m. on 11/13/2026) MADISON, Wis.– The Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Kyle Weatherly and Vice President Ashok Rai responded to Governor Tony Evers firing UW Regent Timothy Nixon. Weathlerly and Rai said the following:. “We stand with Governor Evers in affirming that every member of the...

Wisconsin · 1d

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Students raise concerns over finalist for UW-Madison's next chancellor

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. As Radenka Maric pitched why she should become the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she reflected on a former campus leader whom she called a mentor: the late Rebecca Blank.

Madison, WI · 1d

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UW-Madison TAA condemns Chancellor candidate Radenka Marić, adds to campus pushback

The Teaching Assistants’ Association (TAA), the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s graduate student union, condemned Chancellor finalist Radenka Marić in an email statement Thursday, claiming Marić has “a track record of censorship, FBI surveillance, and Islamophobia.”. Marić has served as president of the University of Connecticut since...

Madison, WI · 2d

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Finalist for UW-Madison's next leader says he wants to return to campus

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. John Coleman said he “grew up” as a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Madison over a span of 22 years. “Started as...

Madison, WI · 2d

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Darlington pulls away in second half, ends Amherst's unbeaten season

Amherst's historic season came to an end Friday night as Darlington pulled away in the second half for a 32-21 victory in a WIAA Division 5 state semifinal game. The Falcons entered the matchup at Horicon High School unbeaten at 11-0, but couldn't keep pace with the Redbirds after halftime as Darlington scored on each of its first three second-half possessions. Amherst initially looked poised to keep its season alive. Amherst, Darlington game preview: Amherst football embraces challenge vs Darlington: 'We're not surprised' Amherst senior Ayden Nerdahl opened the scoring with a 40-yard touchdown run, giving the Falcons an early edge. The Falcons also showed some aggressiveness on fourth down, converting multiple attempts to sustain drives. Darlington answered with a two-play, 75-yard scoring drive to make it 7-6 after missing the extra point. Then Falcons senior Tyler Loken broke through for an 18-yard touchdown run, extending Amherst's advantage to 14-6. But Darlington continued to find success offensively. The Redbirds converted a third-and-12 with a deep pass before putting together another scoring drive. That helped Darlington cut the deficit to 14-12 before halftime, setting the stage for its second half explosion. Second half surge Darlington took its first lead on the

Darlington, WI · 1d

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UW-Madison students race against the clock in 24-hour MadHacks event

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Most college students have days or even weeks to complete a project. But this weekend at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, students are challenging themselves to finish one in just 24 hours. MadHacks, an annual hackathon held at Morgridge Hall, brings together undergraduate students from UW-Madison and...

Madison, WI · 15h

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West Salem falls to Lake Mills in Division 4 State Semifinals, 36-7

The West Salem Panthers faced off against the Lake Mills L-Cats in a WIAA Division 4 State Semifinal matchup, with a trip to Camp Randall Stadium and the state championship game on the line.

West Salem, WI · 1d

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WIAA Football preview: Lake Mills tussles with West Salem for spot in state championship game

LAKE MILLS — If the L-Cats’ defense continues to make plays, there will be plenty of reasons to continue flashing the double thumbs-down sign. That sign, taken from the film Gladiator, has been a rallying cry for Lake Mills’ football team, which faces West Salem in a WIAA Division 4 Level 4 game on Friday at 7 p.m. at Stoughton High School for the right to play at Camp Randall Stadium in the state finals. “We’ve been doing the thumbs down gesture since week three against Lakeside,” senior wide receiver and linebacker Blake Bohlman said. “Coach Tyler Huber pulls up a movie clip every week and it’s kind of a theme we roll with. We watched the scene where a thumbs up and he lets them live and thumbs down, he finishes them. It’s a reminder to not get complacent.” Defensive end and tight end JP Brzowski, another one of the team’s 14 seniors, said the thumbs-down sign is about showing no mercy. “It’s been our mentality,” Brzowski said. “We never want to let them have any hope.” To reach their first-ever Level 4 game in the modern era — and second state semifinal in school history (1987) — the

Lake Mills, WI · 3d

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Local Students Graduate from UW-Madison

Just over 1,600 students received doctoral, bachelor’s, master’s, and professional degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in August 2026. The 2025-26 academic year was another record-breaking year, with UW awarding 14,162 degrees to 14,092 recipients, the most in university history. For more information about UW-Madison, visit http://www.wisc.edu. HOMETOWN,...

Madison, WI · 2d

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Evers fires regent Timothy Nixon following alleged altercation with UW meeting support staff

Gov. Tony Evers announced he had fired Universities of Wisconsin System Regent Timothy Nixon in a press release Friday night. The release named an alleged altercation between Nixon and support staff providing support for an official UW System meeting as cause for Nixon’s termination. “It is my expectation that...

Wisconsin · 1d

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Friday Football Blitz: New Glarus, Lake Mills make history, River Ridge, Iowa-Grant, Darlington and Monona Grove headed back to Camp Randall

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Friday will be remembered as a special night for a lot of high school football teams in the area. Level 4 was the last playoff hurdle for teams attempting to punch their tickets to Camp Randall. A total of 14 teams punched their tickets to state,...

Monona, WI · 1d

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Evers fires UW System Regent Timothy Nixon after reported altercation with staff

MADISON (WLUK) -- Gov. Tony Evers has fired University of Wisconsin System Regent Timothy Nixon, effective immediately, after receiving reports that Nixon allegedly had an altercation with staff providing support for an official UW meeting. “It is my expectation that UW Regents I appoint behave themselves with decency and decorum,...

Wisconsin · 1d

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Five Rockford Area Football Teams Are One Win From State Semis

The IHSA quarterfinals are here, with five area teams one victory away from the state semifinals. Find game times and opponents.

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Oregon School District joins social media lawsuit

At its Monday, Nov. 9 meeting, the Oregon School District Board of Education unanimously voted to join the class action lawsuit against social media companies because of the effects these platforms have on students’ mental health. There is a nationwide movement to have a class action against various social...

Oregon, WI · 3d

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UConn President Radenka Maric speaks, faces student pushback in Wisconsin

Some UW-Madison student groups plan to protest UConn President Maric's candidacy to lead their school.

Madison, WI · 1d