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Fourth person dead in crash near Whitewater identified
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The medical examiner’s office identified a fourth person who died in a crash two weeks ago near Town of Lima. Patricia Seufzer, 59, was med-flighted away from the scene of the crash with life-threatening injuries. She died in the hospital five days later, on Thursday, April 18, the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office said.
Jarod Wichser named head men's basketball coach at UW-Whitewater
WHITEWATER, Wis. — Jarod Wichser has been hired as the next head men’s basketball coach at UW-Whitewater, the college announced Wednesday. Wichser had served as interim head coach last season. A press conference is scheduled for April 29. “I would like to thank Chancellor King, Athletic Director Ryan Callahan, and the search committee for trusting me to lead the men’s basketball program,” said Wichser in a press release. “It is...
Suspect in Janesville drug investigation flees officers, involved in hit-and-run
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — Police in Janesville arrested Deshawn Foreman, 28, a suspect in a drug investigation, after a pursuit Thursday morning that ended in a crash with another motorist. Janesville Police officers attempted to confront Foreman in a traffic stop at 9:35 a.m. but said he refused to comply with officers and fled the […]
Janesville elementary school wins National Blue Ribbon award
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - A Janesville elementary school is now the recipient of the National Blue Ribbon award. WMTV 15 News had the opportunity to sit down with Monroe Elementary School Principal Sally Pope on what the award means for the community. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a...
Evers approves resurfacing work on State Highway 59 in Rock County
MAGNOLIA, Wis. -- Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday signed off on a $1.4 million contract to resurface State Highway 59 between State Highways 104 and 213 in Magnolia, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced.
The castle near the crops of Wisconsin's countryside
Most people like to think of their home as their castle. A husband and wife near Watertown, Wisconsin, aren't exaggerating. There is no moat surrounding their fortress. In fact, they are opening it up to welcome others. The owners don't think of themselves as rural royalty, but you're about to...
Beloit teen appears in court for homicide case
BELOIT — A 16-year-old from Beloit made his initial appearance in Rock County Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon in connection with the April 5 fatal shooting of a Janesville man in Beloit. Andre J. Rainey Sr. (not Jr. as reported in legal documents) faces charges of party to the crime of first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of attempted armed robbery and possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent. Jaiden Benitez, 20, of Janesville, was found in a vehicle in the 1300...
Janesville events taking place in the month of May
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - Community members can expect to find a wide array of activities taking place in Janesville in the month of May. WMTV 15 News sat down with Christine Rebout with the Janesville Convention and Visitors Bureau to discuss what people in the area can expect to find this upcoming month.
Jefferson County family farm and market emphasizes sustainability
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wis. - April 22 is Earth Day, a time to celebrate our environment and the world we live in. We don't often associate farmers with Earth Day, but it's a relationship that benefits us all. Off of Farmington Road in the town of Helenville in Jefferson County, it's...
Softball roundup: Quick start, Rank’s pitching fuel Lakeside in win over Whitewater
The Warriors backed starter Kieghtan Rank with three first-inning runs and she struck out 11 in a complete-game effort as Lakeside’s softball team beat visiting Whitewater 5-1 in nonconference play on Monday. Rank, on a full count, doubled to left to lead off the Lakeside first. Her courtesy runner Paige Lester came around on Abby Meis’ double to center. Emma Wunderlich singled in a run and Molly Muchka added a two-out RBI double to cap the rally. ...
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