Wisconsin railroad commissioner resigns
The state railroad commissioner has abruptly resigned from his position in Governor Scott Walker’s administration. Jeff Plale’s departure comes shortly after he raised doubts about an example being used by Republicans to justify possible changes to Wisconsin’s
Walker sets date for State of the State
Governor Scott Walker has set a date for the state of the state. Walker will deliver the annual address to a joint session of the legislature at 7:00 Tuesday evening, January 19th. It will be Walker’s sixth state
Lawrence University president responds to racism concerns
Some Lawrence University students feel creating an inclusive campus is an issue that needs work. They recently took part in compiling a list of demands back in November and submitting them to the University’s president. Things like
Beloit finalizes settlements with former police leadership
The settlements for two Beloit police leaders have been finalized by the city’s Police and Fire Commission. Police Chief Norm Jacobs and Deputy Chief Tom Dunkin will retire at the end of this month, in exchange for
Arrests made in Janesville meth lab raid
Two Janesville men face charges, after police say they uncovered a meth lab on the city’s east side. Twenty-two-year-old Krystoffer S. Dortch and 27-year-old Jeffrey A. Campton were arrested on charges including Manufacture-Delivery of methamphetamine within 1000
Arrest made in Madison parking lot homicide
Police have made another arrest in connection with a fatal December 12th shooting in a parking lot on Madison’s east side. According to a press release, 33-year-old Antonio Stanley of Madison has been arrested for first degree
Dane County disturbance leads to 6th offense OWI arrest
A 56-year-old man is behind bars Tuesday morning on a slew of charges, including 6th offense OWI, stemming from a disturbance near Oregon. Dane County deputies were called to a residence at 5264 County Highway CC overnight.
Beloit shooting suspect surrenders
An 18-year-old Beloit shooting suspect is in custody after turning himself in. Beloit police say Devyn Allyn Brewer showed up with a relative at the Rock County Jail about 10:30 Monday night. Brewer was wanted in connection
Janesville man faces 8th OWI
A 46-year-old Janesville man is facing an 8th Offense Operating While Intoxicated charge. Janesville police say they stopped a vehicle driven by Carl L. Mcadory a little before 2:30 a.m. Tuesday morning near the intersection of Linn
Bucks crushed at home by Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs became the second NBA team to 30-wins, knocking off the Milwaukee Bucks 123-98 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Monday night. Kawhi Leonard poured in 24 points and rookie Jonathon Simmons added