‘Right to try’ bill faces pushback at hearing

Despite having bipartisan support among lawmakers, the medical community urged caution Wednesday on a bill that would create a “right to try” for terminally ill patients in Wisconsin. The legislation, which received a public hearing at the Capitol,

Flu cases spike in Wisconsin

Confirmed cases have spiked to nearly a thousand and there have been over 1200 hospitalizations compared to just 235 during the same period last year, according to tallies from the state Department of Health Services (DHS). DHS

‘Fighting Bob Fest’ founder Ed Garvey dies

Democrats in Wisconsin are praising the late Progressive activist and former candidate for governor and U.S. Senate Ed Garvey. The 76 year-old founder of “Fighting Bob Fest” had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. He died Thursday following

Protesters sing and chant outside Paul Ryan’s office

Several dozen protesters descend on Congressman Paul Ryan’s constituent office in downtown Janesville. Melissa Byrne, with the national women’s advocacy group UltraViolet, led the gathering with the hopes of gaining the Republican’s ear.  Byrne claims Ryan no

Governor applauds local youth career center

The Governor shares his thoughts about a new youth career center in Beloit.  Governor Walker toured Hendricks CareerTek, located in the Beloit Ironworks campus, Wednesday morning.  Created by the Stateline Boys and Girls Club, in collaboration with

Residential fire causes $115,000 damage

A gas grill on a back deck is being blamed for an early Wednesday morning house fire in Janesville.  Battalion Chief Chris Lukas says firefighters were called tothe 200 block of South Pontiac Drive a little after