Risser renews repeal of Wisconsin law criminalizing abortion
As the nation marks the 43rd anniversary of legalized abortion rights in the United States, a state lawmaker has revived a push to eliminate an old state law that makes the procedure a crime. Senate Democrat Fred
Janesville State of the City is Thursday
The City of Janesville will host the annual State of the City Address and Open House on Thursday, January 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Fourth Floor of City Hall. The program will include an
Local hospital recognized for birthing excellence
For the second year in a row, St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital gets the Women’s choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics. St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital Birthing Center Director Stacy Mcnall says the recognition follows
Local legislator wants more home grown farmers
State Representative Mark Spreitzer wants to help support the next generation of Wisconsin farmers. The Democrat from Beloit says twice as many farm operators aer between the ages of 55 and 74 as 25 and 44. Spreitzer
Germantown PD: stolen cheese valued at $70,000
A semi-tractor which police believe was used in an overnight cheese-jacking has been recovered, along with the empty trailer. But police say cheese product valued at over $70,000 remains missing. Germantown police say the trailer load of
U.S. Senate panel approves wolf delisting
Wisconsin’s gray wolves would return to state control, under a bill endorsed by a U.S. Senate committee. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Wednesday approved an amendment to a bill that orders wolves to be
The survey says Orfordville residents want growth
A survey could help determine future growth for a local community. Orfordville’s new Economic Development Committee is getting a feel for what residents want. Close to 100 resident returned a survey intended to gauge where they’d like
Judge dismisses Eagle Nation Cycles suit
A federal judge is dismissing a $50 million lawsuit filed by a downtown Neenah motorcycle shop against the city of Neenah and Winnebago County. The owners of Eagle Nation Cycles argued that authorities violated their civil rights
Lawmakers seek tougher penalties for Unemployment Insurance fraud
Those caught stealing money from the state’s Unemployment Insurance program could face prison time, under a bill making its way through the state Capitol. The legislation from Republican lawmakers would allow those who make false claims to
Newly identified Pearl Harbor remains include Wisconsin sailors
The remains of two Wisconsin men are among five newly-identified sailors killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The bodies of 52-year-old Chief Petty Officer Duff Gordon of Hudson and 43-year-old petty officer Vernon Luke of