Lawmakers to act on voucher school funding
Both chambers in the Wisconsin legislature are scheduled to vote Tuesday, on changes to the way schools are funded, by reducing the amount of property taxes school districts can raise to offset the cost of school vouchers.
Muslim group plans federal complaint against Ariens Company
A federal complaint is being planned against a Wisconsin manufacturer, after it fired several Muslim workers for violating a policy on taking unscheduled breaks to pray. The Council on American-Islamic Relations on Monday said it plans to
Johnson backs waiting on Supreme Court nomination (AUDIO)
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is siding with many of his fellow Republicans in calling for delaying the Supreme Court nomination process until after the November presidential election. Following the death over the weekend of Justice Antonin
New photo released of John Clinton Doe
Volunteers hope a new digital image will solve a 20 year-old Rock County Cold case. The body of a white male in his late teens or early 20’s was found by hunters in the town of Bradford
City of Beloit hosts presentations on automated trash collection
The City of Beloit is looking forward to reaping the benefits of an automated trash and recycling program. Solid Waste Supervisor Jodine Saunders says the changes goes into affect this summer. Saunders says by moving to an
Walker says barring county executives from Legislature worth discussing (AUDIO)
While he is not saying whether or not he supports the bill, Governor Scott Walker does believe a bill barring county executives from serving in the state Legislature at the same time is worthy of discussion. The
VIDEO: Speaker of the House visits Craig High School in Janesville
Monday, February 15, 2015, from 1:25 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Joseph A. Craig High School welcomed Alumnus Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives for the United States of America. Mr. Ryan presented a message to
AUDIO: Retired Beloit Fire Department K9 dies
Beloit firefighters are mourning the loss of a retired member from their ranks. Firefighters are people too. Just ask Beloit Deputy Chief Joseph Murray, who posted the loss of retired K9 Molly on the Department’s Facebook page.
Lincoln statue restored in Burlington
A 103-year-old statue of Abraham Lincoln is back on its pedestal in the city of Burlington, just in time for President’s Day. With snow falling around them on Sunday, about 100 people turned out for a rededication
Wisconsin sturgeon spearing off to a slow start
Wisconsin’s sturgeon spearing season is off to a slow start on Lake Winnebago. The state DNR reports almost 350 sturgeon were taken Saturday and Sunday on the state’s largest inland lake, and its connecting lakes up the Fox River. That weekend take