Counterfeit suspect faces another 14 charges

A Beloit man charged with uttering a forgery for passing fake $100 bills at area grocery stores, gas, stations, and restaurants makes an appearance in Rock County Court. Since Tuesday, 35-year-old Jeremy Moore had 14 counts of

Walker says he will sign civil service changes

Governor Scott Walker says he plans to sign legislation on its way to his desk, which will overhaul Wisconsin’s civil service system covering state employees. The bill, which was given final approval in the state Senate late

State Supreme Court to review conviction of former coach

The case against a former Central Wisconsin basketball coach convicted of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student is headed to the State Supreme Court. The court announced on Wednesday that they’ll hear an appeal from

Local legislature reacts to state revenue projections

Wisconsin may not be doing as well as advertised by the governor in this week’s State of the State according to Assembly Representative Mark Spreitzer of Beloit. The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau reports Wisconsin is expected to

Obregon trial set for September

The trial of the man who eluded capture in Racine and Kenosha County for weeks last fall after being named as a suspect in a homicide, has been set for September. Andrew Obregon is accused of the

Wisconsin tax revenues fall short of projections

The latest fiscal analysis shows that Wisconsin state government will end the current two-year budget cycle with a balance short of previous estimates. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau projects that the state’s closing. net general fund balance as

Kidd expected to return to Bucks soon

According to reports, Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd is expected to return to the bench next week after the Bucks return from a four-game road trip. Kidd hopes to return to practice on Monday and be on

Lawmakers propose ‘Wisconsin Cares’ effort

A bipartisan package of bills being proposed at the Capitol seeks to improve the care of those suffering from diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The “Wisconsin Cares” initiative includes a series of bills that will invest