Walker unveils college affordability package
Governor Scott Walker is proposing some help on student loan debt. At a media event in Pewaukee on Monday, the Republican governor unveiled a package of legislative proposals to address the issue. Deducting All Student Loan Interest
Two Rock County residents arrested for possession of crack cocaine
Two Rock County residents are arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to deliver crack cocaine after a traffic stop in Janesville. Janesville Police say 57-year-old John L. Griffin of Beloit and 26-year-old Shanaya D. Edgell of
UW-Milwaukee to host Democratic presidential debate in February
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will play host to the Democratic candidates in the race for president next month. The campus announced Monday that the Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts will be the site for the
Board reverses change to Wisconsin transitory records policy
A state board has reversed a controversial change to state regulations on how long public officials have to hold on to certain types of records. The state Public Records Board on Monday voted unanimously to vacate its
Wisconsin’s Edwards named Freshman All-American
T. J. Edwards’ rookie season with the Wisconsin Badger football team has been a smashing success. Edwards was recognized Monday for his efforts as a key contributor to a Wisconsin defensive unit that ranked second in scoring
State Representative Dave Heaton won’t seek reelection
A first-year state representative from Wausau will not seek a second term. Republican Dave Heaton announced Monday that he’s not running for reelection. “With three small children each under the age of seven, a second term in
Kids found at scene of Columbia County meth lab
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office says a Pardeville man has been arrested in connection to a meth lab investigation — and two young children were in the home during execution of a search warrant. The sheriff’s office
Delavan cop charged with choking girlfriend
Delavan Police lieutenant is charged with strangling his girlfriend with her own scarf. The Gazette reports 43-year-old Todd C. Wiese faces a charge of felony strangulation and suffocation after being arrested at his Delavan home on December
Green Bay police: woman froze to death outside bar
Dangerous sub-zero temperatures appear to have contributed to a fatality in the city of Green Bay. Police said a woman’s body was found outside the Rendezvous Bar at 2928 West Mason Street, at around 7:30 a.m. Monday.
Cold weather prompts safety reminders
With subzero temperatures hitting the state for the first time this winter, state officials says it’s a good time to brush up on how to safely deal with the cold. All of Wisconsin saw temperatures below zero