Eliminating treasurer’s office passes state Senate
Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to abolish the state treasurer’s office. With the post stripped of nearly all responsibilities over the years, current treasurer Matt Adamczyk even campaigned to eliminate it. emocrats, including Senator Kathleen
Assembly approves CBD oil legislation
Legislation that could expand access to CBD oil in Wisconsin is on its way to Governor Scott Walker’s desk, after the state Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the measure. State Representative Scott Krug (R-Nekoosa) said the measure
Local first responders continue fight against human trafficking
After 14 months of information sharing a group of local public and private service providers will celebrate their effort to map the work of partner agencies in the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation. This month
Former Dane County deputy who killed family members dies
A former Dane County Sheriff’s deputy, who shot and killed his wife and sister-in-law in 2014, has died. Andrew Steele, who was suffering from ALS and was committed to a mental health institution after the killings, was
Speaker Vos says ACA repeal will not change Wisconsin budget work
State lawmakers will keep working on Wisconsin’s budget without worrying about the possible impact a repeal of the Affordable Care Act could have on state finances. U.S. House Republicans on Monday introduced their plan to repeal and
Shakespeare returns to Milton
Long before American Players Theater made Spring Green the Shakespeare capital of Wisconsin, that distinction belonged to Rock County, thanks to Milton College’s long tradition of annual Shakespeare performances through much of the 20th Century. In honor
Packers DT Letroy Guion suspended for PED’s
The NFL announced on Tuesday that Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Letroy Guion will miss the first four games of the upcoming 2017 season for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. It’s the second time Guion
Rifle salute draws attention to Beloit gun ordinance
The Beloit City Council is being asked to take a look at it’s gun ordinance after it prevented the traditional rifle volley from being fired at the recent funeral of a veteran. City Council President David Luebke
Arise Virtual Academy in Janesville plans open house
As education adapts to new social trends and technology, at least one Janesville charter school endeavors to evolve. Arise Virtual Academy Dean David Parr says the high school bases its individualized curriculum on each students plans for
Emerald Ash Tree owners are reminded not to forget treatment
Most arborists would likely agree the Emerald Ash Borer has taken a toll on urban forests. Janesville Parks and Forestry Coordinator Ethan Lee says 1100 trees were cut down in the city last year alone. He says