AFL-CIO fights local lawmakers child labor bill

A labor union is at odds with State Representative Amy Loudenbeck of Clinton over her bill to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to get a work permit without their parents signature. Wisconsin AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Stephanie Bloomingdale calls

Janesville keeps control of popular sports fields

The city of Janesville will continue maintaining the Dawson Ball Fields for at least another year.  The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee agreed unanimously Tuesday night with city staff’s recommendation to address Dawson’s maintenance issues throughout the

Alec Cook expelled from UW

UW-Madison student Alec Cook has been expelled, after a campus review committee ruled that his sex related criminal case showed that he violated student policies against violence. The 21-year-old business major was suspended last October after he

Wisconsin led nation in failed ignition interlock starts

A new report shows Wisconsin led the country last year, in the number of times convicted drunk drivers were blocked from starting their vehicles because of an ignition interlock. Mothers Against Drunk Driving found that it happened

Lengthy hearing expected on high capacity well legislation

Lawmakers are expected to hear hours of testimony today on a bill aimed at relaxing the permitting process for high capacity wells in Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources currently only reviews permits for wells that pump

Hornibrook named number-one quarterback to start spring work

Last year, Wisconsin didn’t name it’s starting quarterback for the season until days before the opener against LSU at Lambeau Field.  Even though Alex Hornibrook started all nine Big Ten regular-season games as a redshirt freshman, he