Democrats propose student grant plan
At the Capitol, Democratic legislators are proposing a grant program for college students. This bill is out in the midst of a push to get a whole package of Republican proposals through the legislative process this spring.
Bill provides ticket amnesty for UW System students who report sexual assault
Legislation being proposed at the Capitol provides “ticket amnesty” for underage drinkers who report sexual assaults on UW campuses. With sexual assault remaining the most under reported crime, Attorney General Brad Schimel backs the legislation. “This crime
Janesville Police Department releases community survey results
The Janesville Police Department works to find out how the community thinks it’s doing. Chief David Moore says the survey was sent out to 5000 Janesville residents last spring. The findings were similar to a survey conducted
Germantown PD recovers stolen cheese
Police in Germantown say they’ve recovered $70,000 worth of cheese product that was reported stolen last week. The Germantown Police Department updated the “cheese jacking” on the department’s Facebook page Monday. The cheese was found in the
Cottage Grove man racks up 40 citations for driving on revoked license
The Dane County Sheriff’s Department says a Cottage Grove man has received his 40th citation in five years for operating a vehicle on a revoked license. 51-year-old Jathniel Ruffins was stopped by an officer Sunday because he
Woman accused of stealing $300,000 from Janesville School District in court
A former Janesville School District employee accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Craig High School activities account makes her initial appearance in Rock County Court. 34-year-old Jessica Warner Reed is charged with misconduct
Local State Senator advises UW System President against apology
A local state senator is advising the U-W System President against apologizing to a minority group for implied racial injustice. Republican Steve Nass of Whitewater says the U-W already has measures in place to address such issues.
Freshman Assembly Representative appointed to two additional committees
A local legislators will have a say in how spending for highway projects is prioritized across the state. Representative Mark Spreitzer has been appointed to the Transportation Projects Commission. The Democrat says transportation infrastructure plays an important
Happ earns another Big Ten Freshman Award
For the second-straight week, Wisconsin’s Ethan Happ has earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors. After scoring the game-winning basket two weeks ago against No. 4 Michigan State and being named co-Big Ten Freshman of the
Brewers sign Capuano to Minor-League deal
The Milwaukee Brewers announced the signing of veteran left-handed pitcher Chris Capuano to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training on Monday. The 37-year-old Capuano pitched for the Brewers from 2002 through 2007 before injuring