Madison leaders address concerns of immigrants and minorities
Madison leaders are addressing the concerns of immigrant and minority communities in the wake of Donald Trump’s election. Mayor Paul Soglin says the city won’t change any policies or procedures regarding how it deals with immigrants who
Rock Co bridge replacement may result in incidental taking of rare snake
The replacement of a bridge may result in the “incidental taking” of a rare snake under an authorization the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources proposes to issue for the project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss
Report: e-cigarette use among Wisconsin high school students outpaces smoking
A new report shows more Wisconsin high school students are using e-cigarettes than are currently smoking regular cigarettes. The 2016 Youth Tobacco Survey found 13.3 percent of high school students said they are currently using e-cigarettes – compared
Janesville man accused of hitting and killing pedestrian makes court appearance
A 71-year-old Janesville man who’s charged with a single count of homicide by the intoxicated us of a motor vehicle is held in the Rock County Jail on a $50,000 cash bond. Court Commissioner Thomas Kolpien presided
Walker elected chair of Republican Governors Association
Governor Scott Walker has been elected chairman of the Republican Governors Association. Walker was elected Wednesday at an RGA meeting in Florida, with South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley named vice chair of the group. In a statement,
Baldwin appointed to U.S. Senate leadership team
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin will join the Democratic leadership team in Washington. Senate Democratic Leader-elect Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday that Baldwin will serve as the Senate Democratic Conference Secretary. The appointment comes as Baldwin gears
AUDIO REPORT-“Wreck the Deck” highlights downtown redevelopment
(Photo features WCLO’s Your Talk Show Host Tim Bremel) Janesville City Manager Mark Freitag uses a sledge to hammer home his message about downtown redevelopment during a “Wreck the Deck” fundraiser Wednesday on the parking plaza spanning
Spreitzer is new Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair
A local state representative has been elected Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair. Mark Spreitzer of Beloit says he’s honored to have earned the support of his fellow Democrats to take on the leadership position in the upcoming session.
Beloit Salvation Army sets Red Kettle Campaign goal at $65,000
Lieutenant Kelly Summit of the local Beloit Salvation Army announced Tuesday that the 2016 Red Kettle goal is $65,000. She shared that with the difficulty the Army experienced last year, the goal amount was kept at the same
Oconto County Christmas tree heads to the White House
A Christmas tree from Oconto County is on its way to Washington D.C., where it will be put on display in the White House. The nearly 20-foot tall tree was cut down during a ceremony at Whispering