Milroy criticizes DNR realignment
After a year long effort to analyze staff resources and prioritize its key work, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced some changes to better align its functions and structure with the changing needs of
Portion of Newman Street in Janesville to close Friday
Janesville motorists can expect another road closure Friday. Officials with the City of Janesville say the 1400 block of Newman Street between Milton and Randall is expected to be closed between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The
Janesville Plan Commission considers conditional use permit for cheerleading and gymnastics school
Glitz All Star Cheer in Janesville is looking to move out of the space it currently occupies on South Pearl Street and into an industrial building on Whitney Street. Associate Planner Ryan Krzos says in order for
Governor Walker seeks $35.5 million for broadband programs
Governor Scott Walker wants the Legislature to invest more money to help connect rural Wisconsin to the internet The governor wants the Legislature to pass legislation that directs an extra $35.5 million into broadband expansion and technology
Walker calls recount a ‘fundraising scheme’
Governor Scott Walker says it’s “unfortunate” that county clerks are being forced to do a recount that’s unlikely to change the outcome of the presidential race. County clerks across the state this morning began the process of
Father from Tomahawk charged in infant son’s death
A 20-year-old Tomahawk man is accused of causing the death of his 23-day old son. Henry Hughes is accused of first degree reckless homicide and felony child abuse. If convicted he could face up to 75 years
Wisconsin DNR exploring new ways to attract hunters
With license sales falling, the state Department of Natural Resources is expanding efforts to attract new people to hunting. For the first time in 40 years, fewer than 600,000 people bought a license for this year’s gun
DNR reorganization includes changes to livestock permitting
A change in permitting for large livestock operations is part of a sweeping plan to reorganize the state Department of Natural Resources. DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp says the agency will develop so-called “assurance programs” in which qualified
Janesville city council president will not run in the spring
Life may be getting so busy for Janesville City Council President Sam Liebert, he’s announced plans not to run for re-election. Libert says a new career, recent home purchase, and planned marriage in March won’t allow him
Wisconsin county clerks set to begin presidential recount
County clerks around the state will begin doing a recount this morning of Wisconsin’s presidential voting. Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein requested the recount last week, citing concerns election machines used in the state may have