Wisconsin will host Democratic presidential debate in February
The Democratic National Committee has announced Wisconsin will serve as the setting of a presidential primary debate early next year. It will take place on February 11 and will be hosted by PBS, although the time or
Beloit School District considers closed campus at BMHS
The School District of Beloit is discussing the idea of no longer allowing upper classman to leave campus for lunch. District Spokesperson Melissa Badger says the decision has nothing to do with recent incidents in the community,
Governor Scott Walker tours Janesville business
Governor Scott Walker toured Green-Tek, Inc. and their sister company, Coextruded Plastics Technologies, Inc., today as a part of his Working for Wisconsin tour, which highlights programs and initiatives throughout the state that are working for the people of
Wisconsin GOP bill would require gender restrictions for school restrooms
Two Republican state lawmakers say a bill to keep transgender students out of public school restrooms and changing rooms would reinforce “societal norms.” Governor Scott Walker was asked about the bill Thursday at Stoughton High School. “I
Proposed GAB changes could leave tight timeline for transition
Officials with the state Government Accountability Board are urging some caution about the timing of a proposed overhaul of the agency. Republicans have introduced a plan that would split the current oversight of ethics and elections issues
Walker set to fill state Supreme Court vacancy
A vacancy on the state Supreme Court will likely be filled soon. Justice Patrick Crooks died suddenly last month, and Governor Scott Walker said Thursday that he has interviewed all three applicants for a temporary appointment to
Predicting a price spike at the gas pump
Don’t be surprised to see gas prices jump by as much as 30 cents a gallon in the next week. Patrick DeHaan, an analyst with the website Gasbuddy.com says rising crude oil prices and unexpected refinery shutdowns
Fugitive Obregon remains elusive
Highway checkpoints are being implemented in the search for a suspect in the drug-related death of a Kenosha man. Thirty-three year old Andrew Obregon of Bristol has eluded officers who chased him three times in the past
Former Packers head coach, Lindy Infante dies
Former Green Bay Packers head coach Lindy Infante passed away on Thursday, at the age of 75. Infante was a head coach in the NFL for six years, compiling a 36-60 record. He was the NFL Coach
Janesville felon arrested on gun charges
A 68-year-old Janesville man is facing a charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm after being caught in a sting operation. Police Sergeant Chad Pearson says Robert H. Landrum was arrested shortly before lunch Thursday. Pearson