Department of Justice files legal arguments in redistricting appeal
The state Department of Justice is arguing a court decision that struck down Wisconsin’s legislative district maps should be overturned. A federal court ruled last fall that the maps drawn in 2010 amounted to an unconstitutional gerrymander,
Ryan pulls the plug on GOP Obamacare replacement
In a major setback for Republican in Congress and the Trump administration, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Janesville has pulled the Republican Obamacare replacement bill from consideration by the House. “I will not sugarcoat this, this is
Janesville City Council considers TIF deal with another distribution center
Rolling the die on a tax incremental financing agreement for a speculative building on Capitol Circle last year may have paid off for the Janesville City Council. Economic Development Director Gail Price says the City Council is
Arrests made in murder of Milwaukee city inspector
It appears that the murder of a city worker on Wednesday was the result of a botched car-jacking. Five suspects are under arrest. Police suspect they killed 64-year-old Greg Zyszkiewicz as he sat in his vehicle. Department
Walker downplays projected deficit growth
Governor Scott Walker is downplaying a new report that shows the state could face a $1.1 billion deficit in the 2019 budget cycle, under the plan he presented to lawmakers earlier this year. The figure is based
Milton Chamber hosts candidate’s forums
Candidates for Milton Mayor face off in a public forum. The public’s perception of the relationship among Milton City Council members becomes an issue in the Mayor’s race. Incumbent Anissa Welch admits some people might think council
Janesville Salvation Army plans soup lunch fundraiser
A local charity is hoping emptying a few soup bowls might help fill the coffers. Janesville Salvation Army Major Bob Fay says donations recently have been on the light side. Fay says Christmas fundraising was down this
Janesville man sentenced in fatal limo crash
The 21-year-old Janesville man, who was driving a limousine involved in a fatal crash in Chicago last year, is sentenced Thursday in Kane County Circuit Court. On-line court records indicate Aaron T. Nash was sentenced to 24
Wisconsin unemployment rate lowest since November 2000
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate last month fell to its lowest level in more than 16 years. Figures released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show Wisconsin had a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate last month of 3.7 percent,