Lawmaker wants WIAA under open records law

A Republican state lawmaker wants the organization overseeing Wisconsin school athletics to have to follow the state’s open records and meetings laws. State Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette) says he plans to reintroduce a bill that would apply the

Sex offender to be released in Janesville

A 51-year-old registered sex offender is being released to the Janesville area next week.  The Rock County Sheriff’s Office says Brian K. Walter will be released to Rock Valley Community Programs on West Sunny Lane Tuesday.  Officials

Senate votes to eliminate office of Wisconsin state Treasurer

The state Senate has given first approval to a proposed constitutional amendment that could eventually eliminate the state Treasurer’s office. The proposal passed the chamber on a 20-13 vote Wednesday, with Milwaukee Democrat Tim Carpenter joining all

Wisconsin Senate passes anti-heroin bills

Legislation designed to help fight heroin abuse in Wisconsin is on its way to Governor Scott Walker for his signature, following final approval in the state Senate on Wednesday. The four bills from state Rep. John Nygren

Rodgers pulls out of Pro Bowl game

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has pulled out of the NFL’s Pro Bowl game, citing an undisclosed injury on Wednesday.  Rodgers will be replaced by Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. Rodgers was on the Packers’ injury

St. Norbert extends conference win streak to 54

What looked like a close game on paper turned into a thumping. The St. Norbert College Green Knights (13-2, 10-0 Midwest) cruised to a 82-58 win over the Carroll College Pioneers in De Pere. Carroll (12-2, 8-1

Wisconsin women routed by Maryland

The Wisconsin women’s basketball team started out strong, holding a 20-15 lead after the first quarter against 5th-ranked Maryland. The Terrapins blew the game open in the second quarter, outscoring the Badgers 34-10 and going on to