Walker administration releases security, travel costs
Governor Scott Walker’s administration has released cost estimates for his security detail and trade missions he took earlier this year while exploring his now-ended presidential run. The figures, released late Friday afternoon in response to open records
Watchdog wary of Wisconsin campaign finance law changes (AUDIO)
Republicans have proposed a bill that makes multiple changes to the state’s campaign finance laws, and one watchdog believes the plan will lead to a full-scale deregulation of money in state politics. The legislation includes a number
Regents okay lifting UW Madison out-of-state enrollment cap
The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System has approved a plan to lift UW-Madison’s cap on out-of-state students. UW System President Ray Cross told the Regents on Friday that the state’s flagship university faces
Remains of Wisconsin airmen believed to be at crash site
Efforts continue to identify the remains of dozens of airmen who died more than 60 years ago when their plane crashed in Alaska. Believed to be among the dead are three men with ties to Wisconsin, whose
AUDIO: Interim Beloit Police Chief reviews first 120 days
Interim Beloit Police Chief David Zibolski appears pleased with how well the officers are embracing his efforts to modernize practices within the department. Zibolski called a news conference Friday morning to list off a number of initiatives
Walker appoints Bradley to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Governor Scott Walker has named Judge Rebecca Bradley to fill a vacancy on the state Supreme Court. The move, which was widely expected, will set her up as an incumbent justice on the high court as she
Red Cross closes offices in Janesville and Beloit
The American Red Cross is closing it's offices in Janesville and Beloit, as part of a national effort to reduce the non-profit's footprint. Spokesperson Barbara Behling says the offices don't have any employees and are only used
Ryan still saying no to accepting Speaker’s job
U.S. Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin is continuing to say no to the House speaker’s post. The Janesville Republican gave his first rejection just hours after Speaker John Boehner announced his resignation. The Washington Post reports thata
Motorist rear-ends Janesville police car
Police didn't need much of a description to catch a 45-year-old Janesville man accused of drunk driving and hit and run. Officers say David B. Bickle crashed into the back of the Community Services squad car at