Walker says Trump stance on Muslims different from refugee opposition
Governor Scott Walker is arguing there are some big differences between his stance on blocking Syrian refugees from entering the country and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s call to ban Muslims from coming in to the U.S.
Settlement wipes out over $900,000 in Wisconsin student debt
More than 900 Wisconsin residents will have their student loans forgiven, as part of a settlement with multiple for-profit colleges. The agreement between the Education Management Corporation and 39 states, including Wisconsin, means 933 former students from
Walker signs bill making Narcan more available
Governor Scott Walker has signed a bill that could make it easier to save the lives of persons overdosing on drugs. The legislation which passed with bipartisan support in the state Assembly and Senate, allows Wisconsinites to
Lawmaker wants train operators to help with derailment readiness
Concerns about trains carrying hazardous materials through Wisconsin are prompting a new legislative push at the state Capitol. A bill from state Representative Jill Billings (D-La Crosse) would require railroad operators to provide hazmat training to local
Wisconsin’s adjutant general urges Congress to delay military cuts
Wisconsin’s adjutant general is calling on Congress to halt plans to scale back U.S. military strength. The Army and reserve programs stand to lose more than 27,000 soldiers next year, due to federal budget caps. Under the
Speaker Ryan blast Trump’s call to ban Muslims from entering U.S.
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) on Tuesday joined many other prominent Republicans in condemning recent comments from GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump. Trump said on Monday that the U.S. should ban all Muslims from entering the country
Dane County deputies search for missing man
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man who has not been seen since last week. Sixty-three-year-old Charles H. Wise has no permanent address and was last seen at about 4:00
Proposed Kolak development goes before Beloit Plan Commission again
The Beloit Plan Commission takes a second look at a proposed multi family residential development at the Kolak Education Center. Back in October the Plan Commission recommended denial of the project which included 40 units – 33
Proposal would require WEDC to report fraud
A proposal to fix problems at Wisconsin Economic Development Authority would require that companies which misrepresent themselves in order to obtain taxpayer support be referred for possible prosecution. The audit committee charged with overseeing the WEDC approved
Former Black Earth clerk sentenced for stealing $400,000
Green leads to orange for a former local official for the Dane County village of Black Earth. Thirty-five-year-old Stephanie Lathrop will serve two years in prison, after pleading guilty to stealing some $400,000 from the village and