2016 in review: A U.S. Senate race rematch
Many voters may have experienced a sense of deja vu at the ballot box this November, as Republican Ron Johnson and Democrat Russ Feingold once again faced each other in a race for one the state’s U.S.
Cost of Wisconsin presidential recount may be far less than expected
The actual cost of Wisconsin’s presidential recount might end up being much less than originally expected. Reimbursement requests submitted to the Wisconsin Elections Commission by 69 of the state’s 72 counties show the actual cost of those
City of Janesville IT department participates in Youth Apprenticeship Program
The City of Janesville Information Technology (IT) Office is currently hosting a Craig High School student as an IT Apprentice under the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Youth Apprenticeship Program. This is the fourth year
Tobacco sales to minors increase in Wisconsin
Tobacco sales to minors are on the rise in Wisconsin. According to the 2016 Synar survey, 7.2 percent of tobacco sales in the state were to minors. That’s up from 6.8 percent in 2015 and 6.4 percent
Quarry owner critical of bill protecting Native American burial sites
The owner of a quarry is criticizing a state panel’s recommendations for how to protect possible Native American burial sites. A legislative study committee was formed to look at the issue after Robert Shea, president of Wingra
Federal government asked to enforce definition of milk
Six Wisconsin Congressional representatives, and 26-others across the nation, are asking the Food and Drug Administration to enforce its definition of milk. Rock County’s UW-Extension Agriculture Agent Nick Baker says many plant-based products market themselves as milk.
Janesville police warn against drinking and driving on New Year’s Eve
Bar hopping and party-going may be a popular New Year’s Eve tradition, but Janesville police are reminding motorists not to drink and drive. Officers are urging revelers to plan ahead. Sergeant Aaron Ellis says additional officers will
Boy arrested in Janesville shooting
(Jenna Middaugh WISC-TV News 3 photo) A 15-year-old Janesville boy is facing charges of five counts of Party to a Crime-Endangering Safety by use of a Dangerous Weapon after being accused in a shooting on the city’s