Arrest made in Manitowoc homicide case
Manitowoc Police say one of two suspects from a fatal shooting in February is now in custody, and the search continues for a second man. At a news conference on Tuesday, Police Captain Larry Zimney said 22-year-old Quinn
Empowering Wisconsin kids to resist bullying
Bullying has been getting some more attention lately — it was apparently a factor in the Antigo school prom shooting, as assailant Jakob Wagner was reportedly a victim. And a new report from the National Academies of
Democrat critical of decision to delay Wisconsin debt payment
A Democratic member of the Legislature’s budget committee is criticizing a decision by Governor Scott Walker’s administration to delay a $101 million debt payment. Instead of making the payment this month on a short-term line of credit,
6th annual Sustainable Janesville Award winners recognized
The Sustainable Janesville Committee is happy to announce the winners of the 6th annual Sustainable Janesville awards. The awards were presented during the May 9, 2016 City Council Meeting. The purpose of the Sustainable Janesville awards is
Representative of Sierra Club to discuss Enbridge pipeline expansion
A proposed expansion of the Enbridge pipeline would result in a greater flow than the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. Elizabeth Ward with the Sierra Club will be the guest speaker at a special program on the topic
AUDIO REPORT: Local legislator wants transparency for some public health issues
The threat of new diseases has a local legislator wanting to ensure the public gets timely information from the state. Deb Kolste of Janesville says a review of a Department of Health Services article got her wondering
Wisconsin’s chief election official announces retirement
With major changes on the horizon to how the state manages its elections, a man who has helped guide that process for more than 37 years has announced plans to retire this summer. Government Accountability Board executive
Governor Scott Walker to lead trade mission to Mexico
Governor Scott Walker will try to drum up more business this summer with Wisconsin’s second largest trading partner. The Republican governor has announced plans for a trade mission to Mexico, which will take place June 12-17. Walker’s
Northern Wisconsin lawmakers call for Great Lakes ‘wolf summit’
Concerns about the size of Wisconsin’s wolf population have two state lawmakers calling for a summit on the issue. State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) and Representative Adam Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake) say they hope to bring together a
Interstate ramp in Janesville to close
A ramp from Interstate 39/90 to Avalon Road/Highway 11 in Janesville will be closed for construction work Tuesday night. The Department of Transportation says the northbound ramp will be closed from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m.