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Charlene Abughrin Beat Milwaukee Public Schools in Court. Now She Wants to Take That Fight to Madison

Charlene Abughrin, the Milwaukee mother of six who took Milwaukee Public Schools to court and forced police officers back into its schools, is asking west side voters Tuesday to send her to the state Assembly to demand the same accountability from government. Abughrin, a Republican, is challenging Democratic Rep. Supreme...

Milwaukee, WI · 3d
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GM/JATCO site referendum passes

JANESVILLE — On Wednesday morning, the 250-acre, former Janesville General Motors/JATCO site will continue to be blighted, vacant, disused, overgrown with brush and strewn with rubble — with major environmental cleanup needed. But the difference is that now, if a developer wants to build out an industrial project across 100 acres of the site, and it’ll cost more than $450 million, voters automatically get authority to approve or deny it. The numbers aren’t official until the county canvass meeting, but with the unofficial total vote in on the referendum question at press time, 16,779 residents in Janesville had voted “Yes” to the referendum, compared to 9,932 votes who voted “No.” It means voters will have the authority to OK larger-ticket items at the GM/JATCO site, either through special or regular elections. It came after a weeks-long information war between business interests and labor groups favoring a reduction in red tape, and grassroots neighborhood organizers who wanted the public’s voice to ring just as loudly as a prospective developer’s. Business interest and labor groups like Grow Janesville Responsibly vehemently opposed the referendum, saying they fear it will chase away some large-scale prospects for redevelopment that could bring serious environmental cleanup that

Janesville, WI · 3d

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Public Record for Nov. 5

Rock County Felony arrests All listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with felonies. VITALE, AMANDA, 36, of Evansville, felony retail theft-intentionally take (>$500-$5000), Oct. 25, Target, Janesville. SIMS, TRAVIS, 49, of Janesville, physical abuse of a child-repeated acts causing bodily harm, physical abuse of child-intentionally cause bodily harm, strangulation and suffocation, Oct. 27, 1407 Canyon Drive #8, Janesville. HAMILTON, AUSTIN, 36, of Town of Rock, felony bail jumping, Oct. 31, N. Pearl St., Janesville. BANKER, KYLE, 23, of Janesville, attempting to flee or elude an officer, Nov. 2, Pine St., Janesville. BEMIS, BRADLEY, 38, of West Bend, assault by prisoners-repeater, Oct. 28, Rock County Jail, Janesville. KUHNLE, BRITTANY, 32, of Janesville, felony bail jumping, Oct. 19, Rock Restoration Sober Living, Janesville. HARRIS, RYEN, 32, of Beloit, delivery of schedule I or II narcotics-second and subsequent offense, Nov. 20, 2025, Janesville. VAZQUEZ, CECILIA, 63, of Janesville, attempting to flee or elude an officer, Sept. 29, Milton Ave., Janesville. BEERNINK, TURNER, 30, of Janesville, battery by prisoners, Oct. 26, Rock County Jail, Janesville. BUCK, MEGAN, 35, of Fort Atkinson, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence-5th or 6th offense, Nov. 1, Rockport Road, Janesville. CARRANZA, ANTONIO, 25, of

Janesville, WI · 1d

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Agard: Dane County’s vision must grow with it

There’s a reason so many people are choosing to call Dane County home. We have a strong economy, excellent schools, world-class educational institutions, beautiful natural spaces, and communities where people want to put down roots and raise their families. We have innovative businesses creating new opportunities, a thriving agricultural community, and a quality of life that makes Dane County one of the best places to live in Wisconsin.

Dane County, WI · 1d
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Columbia County Public Health confirms 3 cases of measles

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Wis. (WMTV) - Columbia County Public Health announced Wednesday it has confirmed at least three cases of measles in Columbia County. The county said the cases are linked to a laboratory confirmed case in another Wisconsin county. Public Health said all confirmed cases identified so far have been...

Columbia County, WI · 1d

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Republican Matt Burch elected as next Sauk Co. sheriff

BARABOO, Wis. — Sauk County voters elected Matt Burch sheriff on Tuesday.

Sauk County, WI · 2d

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John Nolen Drive causeway closing Wednesday night

MADISON, Wis. — The John Nolen Drive causeway will be fully closed on Wednesday night, according to the city of Madison.

Madison, WI · 2d

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Berman has an unofficial lead against Steil

JANESVILLE--At press time, Democratic candidate Mitchell Berman had the unofficial lead against incumbent Congressman Bryan Steil, with 93% of votes counted as of 11:12 p.m. Tuesday night. At 11:12 p.m. the votes reflected: Bryan Steil (I): 139,249 votes 47.8%Mitchell Berman: 152,273 votes 52.2% The two candidates were neck and neck all night, which made the race to close to call even with a majority of the votes estimated to have been counted late Tuesday. If he wins, Berman would be the first Democrat in 31 years to serve as int the first Congressional District. Republicans have held the district since 1995. Republican incumbent Rep. Bryan Steil campaigned for a fifth term and faced off against Democrat Mitchell Berman, an emergency room nurse. According to the Associated Press, Steil had out-raised Berman as of mid-October with $6.4 million to $2 million. Berman lives in rural Racine County with his wife and two daughters. He has campaigned on a message of bringing down the cost of living, fixing a broken healthcare system, and ending corruption in Washington. Berman spent a decade in patient care at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Incumbent Republican Congressman Bryan Steil was first elected to Congress in 2018

Rock County, WI · 3d

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Newly discharged veterans who miss VA’s 180-day dental window can lose one-time dental care, while those with a total service-connected rating get any care they need

VA gives a veteran 180 days after discharge to apply for one-time dental care, and a veteran who misses that window can lose the care. Veterans whose service-connected disabilities are rated 100 percent get a very different deal: any dental care they need. Everything in between is limited care, and the first group runs on […]

Janesville, WI · 2d

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A section of Highway 51 will be closed for repairs for most of November

JANESVILLE — A section of U.S. Highway 51 in Janesville will be fully closed from Nov. 6-24 as crews complete additional bridge repairs. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the closure will affect US 51 from Delavan Drive to State Street. During the early stages of the project, crews identified additional repairs needed on the US 51 bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad. Because the work falls outside the original project scope, maintaining one lane of traffic in each direction is no longer feasible, WisDOT said in the press release. The closure will allow crews to complete bridge deck repairs, bridge overlay work, milling and final asphalt paving. The detour route will use Delavan Drive, Beloit Avenue and Wis-11. Access will be maintained for residents living south of the project area throughout construction. Temporary traffic control measures will direct local traffic through designated access points. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow additional travel time and follow the posted detour. Questions about the project can be directed to WisDOT Project Manager Adam Kopp at adam.kopp@dot.wi.gov. Additional traffic updates at can be found at the WisDOT website: 511wi.gov.

Janesville, WI · 3d

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Democrat Ann Roe defeats Republican Ron Woodman to retain 44th Assembly seat

44th Assembly District *(D) Ann Roe (I) — 14,786 (R) Ron Woodman — 9,144 JANESVILLE — The incumbent Democrat Ann Roe holds onto her seat in Wisconsin’s 44th Assembly District, holding off challenger Ron Woodman, a Republican who’d looked to make the jump in politics from Rock County Board to the state Legislature. Roe won the district handily in Tuesday’s election, retaining the seat for a second term in the district that encompasses much of Janesville’s west and south sides. Roe was nominated initially in 2024 when 44th Assembly Rep. Sue Conley announced she planned to step down. Roe is a supporter of raising the minimum wage to $20 an hour, has campaigned in local appearances on topics including affordability, women’s health, health care and the impact of tariffs on local retail. Woodman, the Republican who considers himself a conservative, said he’d listened to rural voters who told him they’re concerned about the cost of living and the proliferation of solar energy projects and large-scale expansion of transmission lines. Roe and Woodman both opened up about the importance in this election in door-knocking. Roe said she encountered people frustrated enough over rising costs to consider changing the party they’d normally

Janesville, WI · 3d

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Brienne Brown hangs onto seat in state's 43rd Assembly District

43rd Assembly District *(D) Brienne Brown (I) — 15,461 (R) Paul McGraw — 10,848 WHITEWATER — Incumbent Democrat Brienne Brown has retained her seat in the state’s 43rd Assembly District for a second term. Brown defeated Paul McGraw, a veterinarian, in Tuesday night’s lection. Brown over the last year worked on legislation to prevent landlord price collusion, prohibiting concealed carry on Wisconsin campuses. McGraw said in his campaign he’s supportive of education and law enforcement. Brown took office in 2025 after narrowly defeating 33rd Assembly District Rep. Scott Johnson, who’d been pulled out of his own district because of reshaping of district lines. Brown defeated Johnson after he was critical of the Republican party for not being accepting of the 2020 Presidential election outcome. Brown was a Whitewater city council member for three terms prior to her role in the state Assembly.

Whitewater, WI · 3d

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Lansing bridge opens Friday

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Udell handily wins re-election to Assembly District 47

In unofficial results for the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election, in the Assembly District 47 race, incumbent Randy Udell (D) easily defeated challenger Sandy Bakk (R) - 25,146 (76.8%) to 7,577 (23.2%). In contested state races, David Crowley (D) defeated Tom Tiffany (R) - 1,438,721 (54.1%) to 1,221,668 (45.9%) to win...

Stoughton, WI · 2d

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County shares Ace Hardware donation with local nonprofits

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County is sharing a donation of tools, equipment and facility maintenance supplies from a local Ace Hardware store with nonprofit partners across the community. The donation will help the organization address maintenance needs at its 14 locations and reduce operating costs, allowing more resources...

Dane County, WI · 1d

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Oregon area set to commemorate Veterans Day

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and in the Oregon area, commemorations begin at 11 a.m. at the World War I monument at Waterman Triangle Park in downtown Oregon. Following the ceremony, at 11:30 a.m. the Oregon Area Senior Center (219 Park St.) will host a presentation by Heather Young about Nathaniel Ames, Oregon’s only Revolutionary War veteran and one of the village's founders. Lunch will follow at 11:50 a.m. with a complimentary meal for veterans, all others over the age of 60 suggested donation of $5. RSVP with Danielle by Thursday, October 29. Call 608-835-5801 to reserve your spot for the presentation and lunch.

Oregon, WI · 1d

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Calvin Callahan reelected to Wisconsin State Assembly

TOMAHAWK, Wis. (WSAW) - Rep. Calvin Callahan has been reelected to the Wisconsin State Assembly for the 35th district. “I’m grateful to the people of the Northwoods for trusting me to bring their voices to Madison,” Callahan said. “This race was about affordability, lower taxes, lower utility bills, and lower health care costs. Families here work hard, and they deserve a representative who has delivered and will keep fighting to keep more of their money in their pocket. Tonight’s win is their win.”

Wisconsin · 1d

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Stoughton Community Calendar: Nov. 6-15

Time, date, location subject to change. 7:30-10 p.m., Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main St. LA-based big band, Lizzy & the Triggermen, make vintage music for modern times. As NPR raves, they are "one part Eartha Kitt, one part Ella Fitzgerald, one part Amy Winehouse." Underneath the retro glamour is a captivatingly modern band who is just as at home selling out legendary venues like the Troubadour as topping the jazz charts (#3 iTunes) alongside heavyweights like Miles Davis and Kamasi Washington.

Stoughton, WI · 1d

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Madison and Dane County fall election results

Editor’s note: This post was last updated at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4. This post is no longer being updated with results. For the latest news, visit captimes.com. The Cap Times is tracking election results and will update this post to reflect preliminary figures from the Dane County Clerk’s Office for contested races. The Cap Times is also monitoring statewide results gathered by The Associated Press and other news organizations.

Dane County, WI · 2d