A media release from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office seeks to warn members of the public about recent fraudulent phone calls made to Rock County residents.According to the release, the office has become aware of recent calls in which the caller claims to be “Rock County Patrol Deputy Young.”The caller...
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Department of Justice investigating Mount Horeb active shooter incident; officers responding ‘used deadly force’
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating “the entirety of the incident in the village of Mount Horeb,” according to information released to the media on Wednesday. The incident occurred on the morning of May 1, the release noted. According to the release, “Since late morning,...
‘Discover Wisconsin’ TV launches annual photo contest
"Discover Wisconsin" travel and tourism TV series, in partnership with the Wisconsin Counties Association, is once again hosting its annual photo contest. According to information released Wednesday, the contest, which was launched through social media, has become a popular event, attracting more than 1,000 entrants who submit photographs of destinations...
Breaking: Mount Horeb Area School District officials say have permission to ‘reunify’
By Kim McDarison The Walworth County Scanner at approximately 11:50 a.m. reported a “shooting” incident at Mount Horeb Middle School in Dane County. According to the scanner report, one suspect was “down,” with “med flight requested.” Additionally, the scanner reported, “bomb dogs requested to car crashed before shooting started for...
Jefferson County Fair Park names Becky Roberts as its new director
Becky Roberts has been named Jefferson County Fair Park director, according to information released Tuesday by the organization. Jefferson County Fair Park functions year-round under the director, who is appointed by the county administrator, the Jefferson County Fair Park website states. A posting to find a new park director was...