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The Decorah eaglets, prematurely forced from their nests by biting black flies, are being cared for by SOAR which is planning a soft release when the birds are ready.
An aerial photo from the 1930s shows the intersection of Madison and Main streets in Evansville.
The Decorah eaglets, prematurely forced from their nests by biting black flies, are being cared for by SOAR which is planning a soft release when the birds are ready.
A comparison of aerial photos of downtown Whitewater shows the differences between 1930 and today.
Don't give up on the Decorah eaglets...two are flying...the third is mending. See them fly!
Jack Weycer ran a grocery store on West Milwaukee Street in Janesville for many years. He specialized in fruit.
Those spires. Those ledges. Those bluffs. Behemoths of weight and mass, rising from the high desert floor with quiet heft and bulk.
Between 1956 and 1976, Janesville lost almost all of its elm trees.
Do you recognize the location of swimming spot?
My mission was to get video of WW II airplanes and veterans at the Janesville Warbird Weekend the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport.
Nels Akerlund, a Rockford photographer with an international clientele, just made a new video about the Rock River Trail.
A photo from The Gazette's archives shows Main and Court streets at a time when Janesville still had wooden plank sidewalks.
Janesville is polishing up the jewel running through it--the Rock River.
I've been the bearer of a lot of bad bird news lately...so here is a swan family that will make you feel good.
For the latest information on the Decorah eaglets and the surviving falcon from Great Spirit Bluff along the Mississippi River, go to their Facebook page.
Veterinarians called as black flies appear to have forced this year's Decorah eaglets off the nests prematurely.
Killing animals is a necessary evil for natural history. A lot of research relies on the collection of wild specimens. Curbing the practice could hamper science.
Once most of their wing and tail feathers are developed, the eaglets can finally leave the nest. First flights usually occur at 9 or 10 weeks of age and are preceded by vigorous exercising and flapping.
The World Health Organization last week officially recognized gaming disorder, which is defined as addiction to video games, as an official disease. Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee has mixed feelings about the decision.
Like people from Chicago, sandhill cranes prefer summers in Wisconsin, too, and it seems like we are seeing a lot more of them lately.
A group of students and a pet rabbit helped plant a prairie at Van Buren Elementary School in Janesville in May 1975.
After more than 100 hours of play, Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee has gained every achievement in “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.” He considers it one of his proudest video game accomplishments.
This video shows why the eagle the was chosen to represent the majesty of America.
Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee writes ‘Detective Pikachu’ is probably the only good video game-based movie he has ever seen.
I love the 1937 poetic documentary film "The River," that I'm showing today about the Mississippi River. Not only does The River mention Wisconsin, it also cites the Rock River twice.
In the beginning, before it employed thousands of employees and generations of Janesville residents, the General Motors plant started in this building.
The internet was appalled by the design of video game icon Sonic the Hedgehog in the trailer for his upcoming live-action movie, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee. The producers are right to change it, he says.
Eaglets are nestlings for 10 to 12 weeks. By the time they are 9 weeks old, they are fully grown.
Recent reports have revealed “crunch” is common for video game developers, leading to ridiculous overtime and stress. The industry deserves better, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
Glen shares video of the Decorah eaglet and has finally reached his goal of a million total views of his videos.
A photo from The Gazette's archives shows cars plowing through at least a foot of water at the Five Points intersection in Janesville.
With “Cuphead” releasing on Switch last week, a bizarre criticism is resurfacing: Some are critiquing the developers for failing to acknowledge the racism of the time period by which the game is influenced, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
You can watch the Decorah eagles 24 hours a day on their live webcam.
John is concerned about many things involving the Milton School Board and administration, including the latest lame duck session the Board held.
Schuelers Grocery was a favorite spot for children who attended nearby Wilson Elementary School in Janesville.
With “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,” developer From Software has crafted a true masterpiece every “Soulsborne” fan should experience, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
I say "eaglet bullying" in my video but the experts have a different take on it.
The eaglets in this video look like they are alone, but remember their parents have keen eyesight to keep track of them.
An unnamed special event drew a crowd to South Main Street in Janesville in the mid-1880s.
In my last report, I claimed that the male eagle that appeared shortly after the Decorah Dad disappeared last year is the new dad of the Decorah nest this year. A viewer corrected me.
The Decorah North nest will have only one eaglet, but the survivor is getting a lot of food and attention.
At least one gaming site is "disappointed" in the reveal trailer for "Borderlands 3," but it’s OK if the game is more of the same as its predecessors, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
The new father in the original Decorah eagles nest seems to be doing well and with the experienced mother have a new hatchling.
With the passing of the Milton schools referendum, John believes the real work now begins for the Milton School Board
The Nelson brothers' first business was a livery stable at the east end of the Court Street bridge in Janesville.
Thanks to the Raptor Resource Project, EagleCam operators and Eagle Whisperer 18, we get to enjoy the Decorah North Nest parents delicately feed their eaglets.
‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’ has a new combat system that makes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee feel like a ‘Dark Souls’ noob all over again.
Decorah eagle babies are making an appearance. See where the first one pecked out of the egg.
The Milwaukee Public Museum asked to use footage from my red-winged blackbird video for potential use in a museum video. "Of course!" I said.
While John acknowledges the need for improvements in the Milton schools, he will vote no on the referendum due to the lack of transparency in top administration.
