Teen accused of stealing guns appears in Rock County Court
A Beloit teenager accused of stealing more than a dozen firearms, one of which was used in a fatal shooting appears in Rock County Court. 17-year-old Kaizyn Morga waived his right to a preliminary hearing Friday afternoon.
Walker signs Wisconsin civil service changes into law
The state workforce could see a number of changes going forward, following the signing of a bill that overhauls Wisconsin’s civil service system. Governor Scott Walker put his signature on the controversial legislation Friday afternoon, during a
Bo Ryan named a finalist for 2016 Hall of Fame class
After falling just short of induction last year, former Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan has once again been named a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Ryan was named one of 14 finalists for the
Wisconsin Department of Corrections secretary resigns
The secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections has resigned, in the midst of a scandal surrounding a state facility for juvenile offenders. Corrections Secretary Ed Wall will step down by the end of this month, with
Racine County judge raised concerns about Lincoln Hills in 2012
A newly released memo shows concerns were raised about the treatment of juvenile offenders at the Lincoln Hills institution as early as 2012. Racine County Circuit Judge Richard Kruel discussed the case of an offender who was
Hunter harassment bill heads to Governor Walker
Wisconsin hunters would have more rights to be left alone, under a bill that’s heading to Governor Scott Walker. The Assembly gave final legislative approval Thursday on a voice vote to a bill that expands the legal
Janesville man faces charges in heroin death
A 30-year-old Janesville man is facing a charge of First-Degree Reckless Homicide. Janesville Police Lieutenant Keith Lawver says David J. Nevel is accused in the heroin overdose death of Danny Ennis. Janesville police detectives and the street
Walworth County authorities warn of sex offender placement
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is putting the word out about the release of a convicted sex offender in Lafayette Township southeast of Whitewater. Deputies say 29-year-old Ronald R. Boss will be living near the intersection of
Bill cutting Planned Parenthood funding heads to Walker
Republicans in the state Assembly have advanced a bill requiring providers to bill Medicaid only for the actual acquisition costs and dispensing fees for birth control drugs. The measure, which passed Thursday on a 61-35 vote, is
Report: Packers sign DT Letroy Guion to three-year deal
The Green Bay Packers have now secured two of their talented defensive lineman before the start of free agency. After signing Mike Daniels to a four-year, $41 million extension during the season, an ESPN Report says the