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Marijuana grow operation seized in Rock County

Beloit man faces charges of maintaining a drug dwelling

A 41-year-old Beloit man faces numerous charges after Rock County Sheriff's Deputies seized a marijuana grow operation at his home Friday.

Plane makes emergency landing at Mitchell

A Delta flight took off from Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee County, but returned for an emergency landing after an indicator light signaled some sort of problem.

Democrat Mitchell wins lieutenant governor primary

Madison firefighter Mahlon Mitchell has defeated two opponents to win the Democratic primary for Wisconsin lieutenant governor.With the win Tuesday, the leader of the statewide firefighters' union will now challenge Republican incumbent Rebecca Kleefisch next month.According to unofficial results, Mitchell defeated Milwaukee private detective Ira Robins and fake Democrat Isaac Weix. Kleefisch didn't have a primary opponent.The lieutenant governor's job carries no official duties. However, the lieutenant governor would take over if the governor dies, leaves office early or is incapacitated.Kleefisch and Republican Gov. Scott Walker are facing recall elections sparked by Walker's law that eliminated collective-bargaining rights for most public employees. The general election will be June 5.

2 Dems square off in Wis. Lt. governor primary

Two Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor are squaring off in a primary Tuesdays to determine who will challenge Republican incumbent Rebecca Kleefisch in a recall election next month.