Wisconsin lawmaker proposes ‘Blue Lives Matter’ legislation
New protections are in the works for those on the front lines in Wisconsin. State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) says he plans to introduce “Blue Lives Matter” legislation, which would declare law enforcement officers a protected class
Wisconsin lawmakers want ‘sliding scale’ for welfare benefits
A group of Republican state lawmakers believe Wisconsin should be able to scale back public assistance benefits, as those receiving them improve their job situation. In a letter to Governor Scott Walker, state Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River
Badger women’s hockey team receives a scare (AUDIO)
The Lindenwood Ice Rink near St. Louis has reopened after more than 19 women’s hockey players were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning Friday night following Wisconsin’s 5-1 victory over Lindenwood. Officials originally believed the cause was malfunctioning
Beloit Police seek suspects in armed robbery
Authorities search for a pair of suspects accused of firing a gun during an armed robbery in Beloit. Beloit Police say the incident happened at Family Dollar on the 800 block of Fourth Street just before 9:00
Common Cause opposing Sessions for attorney general
A Washington D.C. based liberal political advocacy group is opposing president-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general. Jay Heck with Common Cause in Wisconsin says the national organization doesn’t usually weigh in on presidential cabinet picks or
Oneida County man sentenced after threatening to blow up home
A Tripoli man was sentenced to prison Friday in Oneida County Circuit Court, despite requests from his defense and the prosecution to only put him on probation. Kenneth Welsh will spend a little more than two years
Brooklyn woman pleads guilty to stealing $230,000 from Evansville Bank & Trust
A 53-year-old Brooklyn woman faces up to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing more than $230,000 from an Evansville financial institution. Kimberly A. Redder admitted to taking money from the vault at Union
Janesville man arrested over weekend in drug raid
A 37-year-old Janesville man is suspected of selling synthetic marijuana from his home on Milton Avenue. Janesville police say officers executed a search warrant around 10:00 Saturday night after conducting surveillance on he home. Omar A. Shabazz
Name of victim killed in wrong way crash released
The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office releases the name of the man killed in the wrong way crash on I-39/90 early Saturday morning that closed the major cross-country route for more than seven hours. 27-year-old Jacob Wiebel
Big second half lifts Packers over the Giants
For nearly two full quarters, it was looking as if the Green Bay Packers were about to drop a third straight playoff home game to the New York Giants. Then, two quick touchdowns late in the first