Fire at Jimmy’s Pizza in Wataga
Multiple area fire crews responded to a blaze at a popular eatery in Wataga.
Royals take six pitchers, two outfielders on second day of draft
The Royals grabbed a flurry of pitching prospects with their eight picks on the second day of the MLB Draft.
McIlroy's complaint: It's the US Open, leave rough alone
ERIN, Wis. (AP) Rory McIlroy couldn’t hold back on his complaints about the U.S. Open at Erin Hills, with an unusual twist: He was discouraged to hear the USGA is making it too easy.
Dispose of your old, well-worn American flags on Flag Day
If you have an old American flag you’ve displayed for a long time, and it’s seen better days, a local business will use Flag Day Wednesday to help you take care of it. Watson-Thomas Funeral Home will
Curry, Durant hopeful they've built the next NBA dynasty
Curry, Kevin Durant and their teammates are determined to build a dynasty together — and they might just be well on their way.
Miesha Tate explains why Bethe Correia isn't on the same level as Holly Holm
Miesha Tate breaks down this weekend’s main event
An Aussie fond of cheeseheads: Jason Day all in on Wisconsin
ERIN, Wis. (AP) Jason Day raved about Erin Hills. He joked about buying a house in Wisconsin and giving cheese a try should he win the U.S. Open this weekend. He brushed off Cleveland’s NBA Finals loss
Marlins select 3 players in top 51 picks of the 2017 MLB Draft
The Miami Marlins selected 3 players in the top 51 of the 2017 MLB Draft, including a LHP, an Outfielder, and a 3rd baseman.
Top draft pick Lewis marks 1st bold move for Twins' Falvey
Minnesota Twins chief baseball officer Derek Falvey has completed the first two days of the 2017 MLB Draft, his first draft in the captain’s chair
Amid 'horrible' offseason, Spartans hoping to repair image
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) The Michigan State football team has been in the news this offseason for all the wrong reasons, and as the program dealt with sexual assault allegations against four players, the rest of the
Watching Warriors win title provides inspiration for Raiders
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Whether they were watching on their couches like Derek Carr or at raucous Oracle Arena like Jack Del Rio, seeing a local team win a championship like the Golden State Warriors did only provides
Rays thrilled with 4th overall pick Brendan McKay
Alex Corddry gives an update on a Tampa Bay Rays franchise that was thrilled by the opportunity to select Louisville standout Brendan McKay.
Singer with teen following online faces child porn charges
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago singer who has hundreds of thousands of teenage followers online has been charged with two counts of production of child pornography.
Police report: Jason Quate admitted killing daughter
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A police report says the father of Alysha Quate admitted killing her and concealing the body.
Vitale Family Foundation gives large donations to four organizations
The G.L. Vitale Family Foundation has gifted four community organizations with a share of $110,000.
Black carp in Illinois sparks concern about native wildlife
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A new Asian carp found in central Illinois has prompted concern about native wildlife.
Abraham Lincoln library suspends National Archives search
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Officials of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum say the state is suspending a project searching the National Archives for papers written by Abraham Lincoln.
Report ranks Illinois 19th in child well-being nationally
CHICAGO (AP) — An annual data report says Illinois ranks 19th in the nation when it comes to the well-being of children.
3 monkeys recaptured after escaping cage at Springfield zoo
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Officials with the zoo in Springfield say three monkeys were able to get out of their cage and one made it outside zoo grounds before they were recaptured.
Southern Illinois officer kills burglary suspect in shootout
JERSEYVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A burglary suspect is dead and a southern Illinois police officer wounded after a shootout.