Bill prohibiting ‘double dipping’ in elected office set for hearing
A bill that would prohibit holding legislative office and a seat in the legislature simultaneously is scheduled for a legislative hearing at the Capitol on Wednesday. The measure’s sponsor, state Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau), has
Senate approves Walker’s pick for railroad commissioner
The Wisconsin state Senate has approved Governor Scott Walker’s interim appointment for state railroad commissioner. But not all Democrats were onboard with the governor’s pick to succeed Jeff Plale, a former Democratic state senator who resigned the
Suspect in child’s shooting death continues to be held without bail
One of the four suspects accused in the shooting death of little boy in Beloit makes his second appearance in Rock County Court. At 23-year-old Sergio Ortiz’s adjourned initial appearance Tuesday in Rock County Court, Attorney Michael
Man accused of causing fatal crash appears in court
The court finds that there is enough evidence to move forward with the case against a 33-year-old man accused of causing a fatal traffic accident in Beloit on January 22nd. At his preliminary hearing (Tuesday) Beloit Police
Milwaukee man indicted in mass shooting plot
Formal charges have been filed against a Milwaukee man accused of planning to carry out a mass shooting. Prosecutors have charged 23-year-old Samy Hamzeh with three weapons-related counts, in connection with an alleged plot to attack a
Manitowoc police say murder investigation ‘could take a while’
Police in Manitowoc continue working the case after a fatal shooting in last Friday morning. And they’re saying it could be a slow go. Captain Larry Zimney said for now detectives have finished the evidence gathering portion
Assembly approves bill raising payments for wrongful convictions
The state Assembly has signed off on a bill that would increase the amount of compensation available to those wrongfully convicted of crimes. Current law caps the payout to those who spend time in prison for a
Speaker Vos sees uncertain fate for fetal tissue bill
It remains unclear whether the Legislature will act before the session ends on a bill that would ban the sale of aborted fetal tissue in Wisconsin. The proposal picked up steam last summer after a series of
Stolen gun used in accidental deadly shooting in beloit
A gun stolen in a town of Newark burglary is used in the accidental shooting that killed a juvenile. 17-year-old Kaizyn A. Morga of Beloit is charged with four counts of concealing a stolen firearm, concealing stolen
Busy days on tap for Wisconsin lawmakers
Lawmakers are expecting a marathon day at the Capitol today, with both the Assembly and Senate set to hit the floor to vote on dozens of bills. The Assembly calendar for the day includes almost 70 pieces