Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican-authored bill Friday that would have required state education officials to score standardized student tests according to the scale they used years ago. State schools Superintendent Jill Underly, a liberal who faces conservative Brittany Kinser in Tuesday's spring election,...

Al Roker snagged a classic Wisconsin snack from the Brodhead-Juda High School band during Monday's episode of 'Today'. Al Roker was making his rounds on the plaza during the show when he passed by the band, who brought a bag of Decatur Dairy's world famous cheese curds. Decatur Dairy's cheese curds have won numerous aw...

A food service worker is accused of sexually assaulting an inmate at the Vernon County jail. On Friday, Sheriff Roy Torgerson announced the arrest of 32-year-old Amanda Ann Bjornstad of Viroqua. Bjornstad allegedly had sexual contact with an inmate at the Vernon County Detention Center, where she worked as a member of ...

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visited Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Thursday, touring the college's Child Care Center. The governor's appearance was an effort to highlight the importance of making childcare accessible and affordable, in order to support and bolster the state's workforce. Evers said, "I'm ...

On Wednesday at 11:23 a.m., Grant County Dispatch received a report of a hit and run on Highway 151, near mile marker 1, in Jamestown Township. The reporting party, 32-year-old Alex Breen of Dubuque reported he was traveling south when he was passed by another vehicle. Breen reported as the vehicle was passing him, it ...

On Thursday at 10:23 PM Lafayette County Deputies responded to W Center ST in South Wayne for a disorderly dispute. 46-year-old Peter J. Knutson of South Wayne was arrested on a Probation Violation, Domestic Disorderly Conduct, and Felony Bail Jumping. Knutson was transported to Lafayette County Jail where he was booke...

On Thursday at 1:49 PM Lafayette County Deputies responded to N Mound Ave in Belmont to assist Green County Sheriff's Office. 40-year-old Daniel J. Ubersox of Blanchardville was arrested on a valid Warrant through Green County. Ubersox was transported to Green County Jail where he was booked.

On Thursday at 4:13 PM The Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a 3-vehicle crash on Highway 14 near County Road K in the Township of Arena. Arena Fire, Arena EMS, Spring Green EMS and Iowa County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the scene. Mazomanie EMS assisted with mutual aid. Two occupants of the v...

A Dubuque County man will be featured on a public television show about the Iowa growers competing to raise the world's largest pumpkin. Pete Caspers of Peosta, will be among four Iowa men featured on an episode of "Iowa Life" on Iowa PBS. According to a press release, the episode will premiere at 6:30 p.m. A...

Attorney General Josh Kaul is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Wisconsin joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit comp...