Rock-Falls News

Illinois State Police are looking for a person of interest in the deaths of 4 people whose bodies were found in an apartment in the western Illinois town of Rock Falls.

“We've ordered more weather radios and got them out to the communities for sale, so people can be better prepared for severe weather season”

With tornado season right around the corner, having an "all hazard" weather radio at home could give residents the amount of time needed to take cover before bad weather strikes. via The Capital Times

UW virtuoso pianist Christopher Taylor completes his marathon, 10-concert cycle of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas tonight at 8 in Mills Hall. via The Capital Times

A prairie chicken guards his territory, waiting for a hen to mate with in the Buena Vista Marsh as the sun begins to rise. via Marshfield News-Herald

The Greater Clark County Republican Women's Club, with help from a local merchant, recently donated a VCR/DVD player to the homeless veterans shelter located in the Wisconsin Northern Center at Klein Hall in ... via Marshfield News-Herald

The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department says a 48-year-old person of interest in the murder of Dale Meister is in custody. via WSAW

“Phelps' group is more concerned with running around the USA spreading their hate propaganda than preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people in their own town.”

Nearly 1,000 UW-Stout students gathered Thursday morning outside the Memorial Student Center to protest picketing by members of a Kansas-based church. via Leader-Telegram

Attend the program, The Night Sky, at the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium in the Science Bulding, Univeristy of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. via Stevens Point Journal

“If timber and heavy sod are so important in maintaining the very soil itself, why are clearing of the land and overgrazing of pastures and woodlands continued?”

Carroll 'Buzz' Besadny, who served as secretary of the Department of Natural Resources from 1980 to 1993, will be inducted into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame in Stevens Point on April 19. via WisInfo

WKBT is giving away tickets to Country Jam USA!! Eau Claire Wisconsin July 17-19, 2008 Country Jam USA is the summer's hottest ticket! Check out country music's hottest acts all on one massive stage Starting ... via WKBT

The April 2 election resulted in few new representatives and a return to several familiar, well-known faces, especially on the county level. via Spooner Advocate

“Through their work victims have a greater opportunity to heal and society to change for the better.”

Shirley Fredrickson was an advocate for domestic violence victims. Her commitment to the Bridge to Hope shelter in Menomonie and its clients and to ending violence toward all women and children was honored ... via Leader-Telegram

“You think you'll be doing about 20 hours a week of prep work, but it's easily 40 or 50 hours each week ... It's relentless. I've been in the station with everyone else for at least six or seven hours every day for a while now”

James Priniski, foreground, and other WWSP-FM90 workers carry in merchandise for the Trivia contest at the radio station at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. via Stevens Point Journal

Letter: Thanks for help with deer hide collection Thank you to all the local deer hunters who donated their deer hides this past season. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Column: Crop circles, fundraisers highlight upcoming events April brings us at least two outings that support local nonprofit organizations, along with some very unusual ways to spend your leisure time. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Learning to sew something or make quilts is more than a hobby. It is an art form that has evolved into a lifestyle for many people who like to create something beautiful with their two hands. via WisInfo

Nate Myszka, a District Representative for Congressman Dave Obey, D-WI, will be holding office hours from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Stratford Community Hall, 300 East Larch St., on Thursday. via Marshfield News-Herald

On March 24th, 2008, JANE KEVILLE HUGHES, 84, died peacefully at home surrounded by love. via WisInfo

“Rural Development is able to help with low-interest loans for eligible families to make needed repairs they otherwise could not afford.”

STEVENS POINT -- It is March and most of us are looking forward to putting the snow-filled days and wind-chilled nights behind us. via WisInfo

Treehaven, an education center operated by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and located in Tomahawk, will host "Leadership Development: Group Process and Facilitation Skills" April 25-27, an ... via Stevens Point Journal