Red Cross needs blood and platelet donors
The American Red Cross is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors. “Right now our blood and platelet donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they’re coming in,” said Laura McGuire, External Communications Manager
State argues lawmakers should redraw Wisconsin legislative maps
If Wisconsin’s legislative district maps need to be redrawn ahead of the 2018 elections, it should be Republican lawmakers who do the job. The argument is one made by attorneys representing the state in a federal lawsuit
Antetokounmpo third in early all-star voting
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is third overall among Eastern Conference players in the initial fan voting results released by the NBA today. Antetokounmpo trails only LeBron James and Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers and was
Superior shipyard reaches settlement with OSHA
Fraser Shipyards in Superior has announced an agreement with the U. S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to improve worker safety and reduce a proposed fine. Last summer, OSHA proposed a nearly $1.4 million fine related
City Council considers agreement between Janesville and Milton fire departments
Under a proposal under consideration by the Janesville City Council could eventually lead to a Janesville-Milton joint fire consolidation in the future. Janesville Fire Chief Randy Banker says the two departments have already been working together under
No foul play suspected in death of inmate at Dodge Correctional Institution
The death of an inmate from Iowa at the Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun last month appears to have been self-inflicted. Corrections officers found 26-year-old Justin Kestner unresponsive in his cell on December 21st. The inmate, who
Congressman Kind open to higher spending on infrastructure
Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind says he’s interested in President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign proposal to invest a trillion dollars in infrastructure projects, although he is worried about how it would be paid for. The Third District Democrat says he’s
Janesville man faces 5th OWI charge
Police say 32-year-old Corey J. Eubanks of Janesville was driving under the influence when he crashed into a light pole on the city’s near east side. Officers were called to the accident at the intersection of East
Future uncertain for campus carry legislation
Lawmakers could again be asked to take up legislation this spring that would allow concealed carry permit holders to have weapons on college campuses. The proposal is one of many being talked about, as a new legislative
Walker orders special session to deal with opioid abuse
Governor Scott Walker is ordering a special session of the state Legislature and has issued new orders to state agencies, as part of ongoing efforts to fight a heroin and opioid epidemic in the state. The governor