Resource fair to help those touched by correction’s system
Former inmates of the criminal justice system often experience difficulty finding employment or other necessary services. Anna Neal, with the State Department of Corrections, says the Rock County Community Resource Fair can help. The Rock County Criminal
Camden Playground in Janesville gets a make-over
A new and improved Camden Playground is emerging in Janesville’s Palmer Park. Dozens of students from the TAGOS leadership Academy joined in the volunteer rebuild efforts Wednesday. Dean of Students Stephanie Davis says it was worth a
Alvarez signs contract extension with UW
University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez has signed a contract extension with the school that runs through January 31, 2021. Alvarez has served as Wisconsin’s director of athletics since 2004. He turns 70 on December 30.
Augmon to join Bucks coaching staff
Former UNLV star and NBA player Stacey Augmon will be joining the Milwaukee Bucks as an assistant coach. With training camp now less than three weeks away, Augmon is expected to sign a contract with the Bucks
Assembly Republicans outline ‘Forward Agenda’
Majority Republicans in the state Assembly are outlining their agenda for the next legislative session. The plan covers a wide range of topics GOP lawmakers say will be a priority when they return to the Capitol next
Green Bay mayor agrees to plea deal
Following an investigation that went on for nearly two years, Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt has reached a plea deal on campaign finance charges filed against him. On Wednesday, Schmitt was charged with three misdemeanor counts: attempted false statements
Walker wants “Back to School” sales tax holiday
Governor Scott Walker says he’ll include a “Back to School” sales tax holiday in his next biennial budget proposal. The Republican governor said Wednesday that the sales tax holiday would last two days beginning on the first
Ryan vague on punishment for House Democrats’ sit-in
House Speaker Paul Ryan says it’s leadership’s job to “protect the institution,” but he was vague on Wednesday about what sorts of punishment Democrats who held a 25-hour sit-in to protest lack of action on gun control
Record breaking astronaut from Wisconsin returns to Earth
After spending more than a year in space, Wisconsin native Jeff Williams is back on Earth. Williams, along with two Russian crewmates, landed safely in a Soyuz spacecraft Tuesday night in a remote area of Kazahkstan. The
Gillett teen who spiked teacher’s drink gets two weeks in jail
A teen who spiked her teacher’s drink with a cleaning solution as a prank will spend two weeks in jail. An Oconto County judge also sentenced 18-year-old Hailey Brock to two years of probation, 32 hours of