Conservative group releases Act 10 assessment
A conservative organization has released a new study on Act 10 and its effects on teachers in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty looked at the effects of Act 10 five years after it became law.
Democrat questions access to Walker listening sessions
Governor Scott Walker has made a point of touting the long line of listening sessions he’s held across the state in the past several months. However, the often limited public access is drawing some criticism from Democrats,
Aging and Disability Resource Center hosts “Healthy Living for your Brain”
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Rock County and the South Central Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host a free Healthy Living for Your Brain program at 6 PM on Wednesday, June 22nd at
Beloit Police host final in a series of three community listening sessions
As part of their community policing strategy, the Beloit Police Department conducts community listening sessions throughout Beloit neighborhood areas. The third and final listening session will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Beloit Pentecostal Assembly 2639
Shoplifting suspect starts high speed chase in Barron County
A pair of Chippewa Falls women are facing numerous charges, after leading Barron County Sheriff’s deputies on a high speed chase and forcing the activation of a county alert system. Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald says it started Monday
Janesville Plan Commission approves Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
The Janesville Plan Commission gives the green light to a new fast food restaurant. Associate Planner Ryan Krzos says a developer is look to construct a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on the 2000 block of Morse Street. The
Kids Count finds Wisconsin lags in preschool participation
Wisconsin is lagging, in the numbers of kids in preschool programs. That’s according to Kids Count, an annual national measure of children’s well-being. “Especially for low-income kids, getting access to high quality, early childhood education can really
Waukesha wins approval for Great Lakes water diversion
After years of planning and hearings, Waukesha’s request to take its drinking water from Lake Michigan has won final approval. A council representing the eight Great Lakes states unanimously approved the plan Tuesday, which will allow Waukesha
Milton may be getting a go-kart track
The Milton Town Board has approved a conditional-use permit for Matt McGuire to build the track on his business property. He owns McGuire Landscaping and Nursery between Milton and Newville. Some town board members have expressed concerns
Rock County real estate market remains strong
The latest figures from the Wisconsin Realtors Association shows continued growth in both sales and median prices. May figures show a year-to-date increase in the number of sales of 9.6% and the median sales price going up