Federal judge strikes down several Wisconsin election law changes
Several changes Republicans made to Wisconsin election laws over the past several years are unconstitutional and were designed to unfairly suppress Democratic votes, according to a ruling issued by a federal judge. The 119 page decision from
New Richmond teen accused of slitting another girl’s throat
A 14-year-old New Richmond girl is in custody, after police say she slit the throat of her brother’s girlfriend – claiming she was a “psychopath” looking for her “first kill.” Kali J. Bookey was charged Thursday in
Dozens involved in fight on Madison’s west side
Madison police say 30-40 young people, ranging from middle school age to young adults, were involved in a brawl near a school on the city’s west side Thursday afternoon. According to the police incident report, some of
Book mobile makes the round in Janesville
A new service offered this summer by the Hedberg Public Library in Janesville may be getting more people interested in the library. Youth Services Librarian Maria Dietrich says the return of a book mobile appears to be
Animal races are a big hit at the Rock County Fair
Racing pigs, ducks, and goats are fan favorites at the Rock County Fair. Jennifer Skibba, of Pleasure Valley Farms in Adell says the crowds have been wonderful. She says the small grandstands are filled for every
Man killed by Sheboygan police officers was prepared for shootout
Investigators now believe that the suspect in deadly officer-involved shooting earlier this month intended to die in a gunfight with officers. At a press conference on Friday, Sheboygan County District Attorney Joe DeCecco said an investigation in the
Turnout for August 9 Wisconsin primary estimated at 16 percent
The lack of any hotly contested statewide races on the ballot is expected to keep turnout for Wisconsin’s August 9 primary relatively low. Only about 16 percent of voting age adults statewide are expected to cast a
Sawyer County Clerk of Courts killed
An elected official in northwest Wisconsin has been killed in an apparent murder/suicide. According to the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office, 56-year-old Claudia Burgan, the county clerk of courts, was shot in the chest Wednesday night at her
State Patrol Superintendent Stephen Fitzgerald retiring
After almost 50 years in law enforcement, State Patrol Superintendent Stephen Fitzgerald has announced plans to retire. Fitzgerald was appointed by Governor Scott Walker in 2011, after serving for 14 years as the Dodge County sheriff. He
Daniels mixes things up on the first day of padded work (Audio)
Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Mike Daniels is taking it upon himself to motivate the other young defensive lineman on the team. He has been extra boisterous during the first week of training camp, making sure his