Walker seeks greater workforce participation in State of the State
Governor Scott Walker says the state of Wisconsin is good — but more people could be working. In his sixth annual State of the State address Tuesday night, the Republican Governor said the state has made progress
Democrats ‘underwhelmed and frustrated’ by State of the State
Democratic leaders in the Wisconsin state legislature argue Governor Scott Walker’s State of the State address failed to deliver solutions to many of the major issues most residents in the state care about. Walker’s speech focused heavily
Assembly approves bill aimed at protecting young disabled victims
The state Assembly has approved a bill aimed at improving the treatment of disabled children who are the victims of abuse or neglect. State Representative Joel Kleefisch (R-Oconomowoc) says how local agencies currently approach those cases varies
Counterfeit suspect makes initial appearance
A 35-year-old Beloit man accused of passing counterfeit $100 bills in the stateline area makes his initial appearance in Rock County Court. Jeremy A. Moore appeared before Court Commissioner Larry Barton Tuesday afternoon. The Prosecution indicated that
Janesville bank robbery suspect pleads not guilty
A Janesville man accused of robbing the BMO Harris Bank in downtown Janesville at gunpoint makes an appearance in Rock County Court. At 40-year-old Seth Gardenr’s arraignment Tuesday his attorney Joshua Klaff entered a plea of not
Two girls die in Crawford County house fire
A house fire in Crawford County has claimed the lives of two girls. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department has notified of the fire in the Village of Wauzeka at 11:30 Monday night. The caller reported that the
Packers fire their running backs coach, Sam Gash
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Green Bay Packers fired running backs coach Sam Gash earlier today. Gash confirmed the news of his departure with the media outlet and said he was informed of the decision
Juror believes Brandon Dassey deserves new trial
A documentary series on Steven Avery’s murder conviction has raised a host of new criticisms and defenses over the way his case was handled. “Making a Murder” began streaming on Netflix in December, and since then reaction
Appleton heroin dealer sentenced
A 22-year-old Appleton man was sentenced to five years in prison for selling what police called a particularly potent batch of heroin. Dewayne Farris was also put on 5 years extended supervision Tuesday after being convicted of
AUDIO: Janesville police host Rapid Response training
Local law enforcement will be busy with training on Janesville’s north side Wednesday. Janesville Police Community Services Sergeant Brian Donohoue says a number of local agencies will be participating in “Rapid Deployment” training at Blackhawk Technical College’s