Liberal advocacy group calls for investigation of Holtz email use
A liberal advocacy group is calling for an investigation into emails sent by a candidate for state superintendent of public instruction. The emails uncovered by One Wisconsin Now were sent by Lowell Holtz using his account at
Janesville Police looking for suspect in vehicle theft
A car stolen in Janesville Monday turns up in Illinois Tuesday. Janesville Police say a black 2012 BMW was taken from the Mercy Hospital parking ramp between 2:00 and 5:15 in the afternoon. The vehicle turned up
Wisconsin 15th in U.S. News & World Report rankings
We’re number 15 out of 50. Wisconsin is the 15th best state in the nation overall, according to the just-released ranking from U.S. News and World Report. The annual report takes into consideration 68 metrics in seven
Kitchen fire damages Beloit home
Westbound Highway 81 in Beloit is closed for two hours between Nelson and Wisconsin Avenues due to a residential fire. The Beloit Fire Department says crews responded to a home on the 1200 block of Dewey Avenue
Janesville City Council approves TIF agreement with developer of former Menards property
The Janesville City Council gives redevelopment of the former Menards property the green light. Economic Development Director Gale Price says in return for almost tripling the value of the property, the City would fill a $2.8 million
Wisconsin lawmakers invited to President Trump’s speech
Several Republican state lawmakers will be in the House gallery tonight for President Trump’s first address to Congress. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), along with state Representatives Samantha Kerman (R-Salem), Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton), and Tyler August (R-Lake
DCI investigating fatal shooting by Lincoln County deputy
State investigators are reviewing a fatal officer-involved shooting in northern Wisconsin. According to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred Monday evening, when a deputy responded to a vehicle in the ditch
Lawmaker suggests capping UW tuition hikes
A state lawmaker wants to rethink how tuition increases on University of Wisconsin campuses are handled. In a column written for right Wisconsin, state Representative Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) argues a tuition freeze that’s been in place for
Anti-tax fraud efforts save $255 million
The state Department of Revenue says efforts to identify tax fraud in Wisconsin are paying off. Safeguards used by the Department have helped stop about $255 million in potential fraudulent refunds and credits in the last six
Federal officials won’t prosecute Wauwatosa cop in fatal shooting
A Wauwatosa police officer who shot and killed a man last summer will not face federal civil rights charges. The U.S. Attorney’s office announced the decision Monday. Officer Joseph Mensah shot and killed Jay Anderson in his