Dane County manufacturer faces fines in death of teen worker
A Dane County company is facing federal fines, after the death of a teenage worker earlier this year. The fines follow the death of 17-year-old Dusty Babcock this summer, who was cleaning scrap metal out of a
2016 year in review: Wisconsin’s presidential recount
Finalizing the outcome of the presidential election in Wisconsin proved difficult this year, with the state thrust into a national battle over recounting the results. Despite finishing fourth in the state’s presidential vote, Green Party nominee Jill
Wisconsin Transportation secretary resigns
The state Department of Transportation will be under new leadership next year, as it gears up for what’s expected to be a contentious state budget process. Governor Scott Walker’s office announced Tuesday that current DOT Secretary Mark
Wisconsinites have fifth lowest average credit card debt
A new analysis concludes Wisconsinites have the fifth lowest amount of credit card debt in the country. The study, done by CreditCards.com, found the average credit card debt for a Wisconsin resident was $34,600. The average credit
Concerns about more state park fee hikes
Lawmakers may once again consider increasing state park entrance and camping fees next year, and the head of one conservation group worries it could drive people away from visiting those locations. In its state budget request, the
Victim of Beloit homicide identified
Beloit Police say the victims and the suspects in a shooting Friday afternoon knew each other. The incident happened at 3:20 in the parking lot of the Krueger Haskell Golf Course. The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office
Bucks blow lead, fall to Wizards
The Milwaukee Bucks blew a 10-point fourth quarter lead and fell to the Washington Wizards 107-102 on Monday night in Washington D.C. The Wizards outscored the Bucks 21-6 during that stretch as the two teams split their