Walker acknowledges presidential campaign drove poll numbers down (AUDIO)
Governor Scott Walker on Thursday compared his relationship with the voters of Wisconsin during his abbreviated presidential campaign to that of two friends unable to meet for a regular lunch date. During a stop in Green Bay,
Bills targeting prescription drug abuse clear Assembly committee
The state Assembly health committee has approved a package of bills aimed at fighting the abuse of prescription painkillers, a common gateway to heroin addiction. The legislation would require opiate dispensers to enter prescriptions in a statewide
Remains of Wisconsin airman return from Afghanistan
The body of a Wisconsin Air Force officer killed in a military plane crash earlier this month in Afghanistan is coming home. The remains of 21-year-old Quinn Johnson-Harris were due to arrive at Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport
Panel dismisses ethics complaints against Senator Baldwin
The U.S. Senate Ethics Committee has dismissed three ethics complaints filed against Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) over the firing of her former state office director. The complaints, filed by Marquette Baylor and Wisconsin Republicans, sought a probe
Baldwin pushes to resurrect Perkins Loan Program (VIDEO)
The Federal Perkins Loan Program will remain dormant, after a failed attempt Wednesday by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to revive the program. The program, which provides a revolving student loan fund, was allowed to expire at the
Sheriff's Office works to reduce family violence
The Rock County Sheriff's Office joins law enforcement agencies across the nation in cracking down on family violence. Sergeant Jay Wood says an arrest team spent Wednesday focusing on persons wanted for domestic and non-support related offenses
AUDIO: Governor holds news conference in Beloit
Governor Scott Walker stops by the construction site that is the County S/Shopiere Road interchange in Beloit to make his case to the Joint Finance Committee. Walker says Secretary of Transportation Mark Gotlieb made the official request
Janesville Police focus on family violence warrants
The Janesville Police Department focuses it's efforts on those with family violence related warrants. Janesville Police say on Wednesday two teams of officers attempted to service 24 domestic violence related arrested warrants as part of National Domestic
Johnson disappointed Dems blocked sancuatary cities bill
Democrats in the U.S. Senate this week blocked Republican efforts to restrict federal funding to sanctuary cities. Wisconsin Republican, Senator Ron Johnson, was a cosponsor of the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act. “Republicans voted for
Beloit College hosts Family Discovery Night
Beloit College will host its fourth annual Family Discovery Night on Friday, Oct. 23. This event, free and open to the public, allows community members of all ages to learn more about science through hands-on activities at two locations