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

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