U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin remains close
Democrat Russ Feingold continues to hold a narrow lead in Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race, according to the latest Marquette University Law School Poll. Feingold led incumbent Republican Senator Ron Johnson 51-41 among registered voters in June, and
Middle school student expelled from School District of Janesville
Eight more students have been expelled from the Janesville School District than at this same time last year. The latest is a middle school student who was expelled for endangering the property, health, and safety of others
BMHS Theatre program partners with JPAC
The Janesville Performing Arts Center partners with the Beloit Memorial High School (BMHS) Theatre program. Students from BMHS will premiere “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” in the JPAC Gallery on July 22nd and July 23rd at
Local legislator wins praise from Wisconsin Counties Association
State Representative Amy Loudenbeck of Clinton has received an Outstanding Legislator Award from the Wisconsin Counties Association for her work during the 2015-16 legislative session. The award is presented biennially to a handful of state legislators who
Former State Senator from Janesville considers Gubernatorial run
Former State Senator Tim Cullen of Janesville may be getting a little inspiration from Bernie Sanders’ run for president. Cullen is exploring the idea of running for Governor. The Democrat says Sanders’ ability to use the Internet
Clinton continues to lead Trump in latest Marquette University Law School poll
While her lead among likely and registered voters in Wisconsin appears to have shrunk, the latest Marquette University Law School poll shows presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton ahead of presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. The poll,
AUDIO REPORT: Rock County Sheriff’s Officer participates in Dallas ceremonies
Rock County residents will have a stake in honoring the fallen law enforcement officers in Dallas thanks to the efforts of members from the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Robert Spoden says three members of the honor guard volunteered
One year ago today, Walker launched his presidential bid (AUDIO)
It was one year ago today that Governor Scott Walker launched his short-lived presidential bid. The Republican governor kicked-off his campaign during a rally in Waukesha, surrounded by many of his closest supporters. Walker was met with
Dennis Brantner sentenced in drug possession case
The 62-year-old Kenosha man suspected of killing Berit Beck will spend time in prison on drug-related charges. A Fond du Lac County judge on Tuesday sentenced Dennis Brantner to six and a half years in prison, plus
State of emergency declared in northern Wisconsin
Governor Scott Walker has declared a state of emergency, following storms earlier this week that killed two people and caused widespread damage across northern Wisconsin. The declaration covers eight counties in northern Wisconsin – Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett,