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
Man described as predator gets lengthy sentence in Rock County Court
The 59-year-old Town of Newark man, who pleaded guilty to video taping and sexually abusing a young girl, will undoubtedly die in prison. Rock County Judge James Daley Wednesday morning sentenced an ailing David G. Wenzel to
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
Janesville League of Women Voters and Forward Janesville host city council candidate forum
The Janesville League of Women Voters and Forward Janesville team up to host a City Council candidate forum. League of Women Voters Vice President Katie Kuznacic says the event will take place Thursday evening at 6:00 at
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