Menominee want summary judgement in hemp case
The Menominee Tribe is asking a federal court for a summary judgement to declare its industrial hemp growing operation legal. The request comes in response to the federal government’s motion seeking the lawsuit from the tribe to
Wisconsin part of legal challenge to Obamacare
Another legal challenge to Obamacare as six states, including Wisconsin, are suing the Obama Administration over implementation of a portion of the Affordable Care Act known as the “Health Insurance Providers Fee.” According to a press release
State Supreme Court hears arguments on city residency requirements
The state Supreme Court is being asked to let Milwaukee ignore a 2013 state law that lifted residency requirements for local government employees, including police officers and fire fighters. Milwaukee challenged the law, arguing its residency requirement
Walker calls continued rise of Donald Trump ‘remarkable’ (AUDIO)
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is calling Donald Trump’s continued dominance of the Republican field “one of the most remarkable things” he’s seen in modern politics. During a stop in Madison Wednesday, the governor said he’s not sure
Janesville high school student expelled
More than twice as many students have been expelled from the Janesville School District than at this same time last year. The latest is a high school student who was expelled for endangering the property, health, and
Six Badgers earn spots on Team USA for World Championships
The U.S. roster for the 2016 International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship has a Wisconsin flair as six Badgers, one current and five former, make up more than one- fourth of the 23-player roster that was
Kolste works across the isle
Three bills by Rep. Debra Kolste, D-Janesville, were passed by the Wisconsin State Assembly on the last day of session last week. “I was happy to be able to work with Republican members to get my
Johnson reiterates no action on Supreme Court nominee (AUDIO)
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson is standing by Republican plans to block a Supreme Court nominee. At an appearance in Madison on Wednesday, Johnson said there’s too much at stake, to allow President Barack Obama to select a
Well-known actors host workshop at Beloit International Film Festival
This year, the celebrated acting-directing-producing couple Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield will present their new film at The Beloit International Film Festival and present a free Saturday workshop on filmmaking, open to the public. The film, a
Fire guts popular fish fry spot in Fond du Lac
A popular spot for fish fry in Fond du Lac is a total loss, following an early morning fire. Fond du Lac Chief of fire prevention Troy Haase said fire fighters arrived at the Wayside Bar and