DOJ launches Wisconsin ‘Safe at Home’ program
Victims of domestic violence in Wisconsin have a new resource to keep themselves and their families safe from their abusers. The new “Safe At Home” initiative provides confidential mailing addresses from the state of Wisconsin. Attorney General
DOT highlights Work Zone Awareness Week with media event
Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed April 3-7, 2017 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Wisconsin. To help prevent traffic crashes in road construction and maintenance work zones that injure and kill motorists and workers, a news conference
Former student arrested for threat to Bonduel High School
An arrest has been made in connection with shooting threats at a high school in Shawano County. The Bonduel School District was put on a lock down Thursday morning, after learning shooting threats were made towards students
DNR secretary defends decision to cut Natural Resources magazine
The head of the Department of Natural Resources is defending a state budget provision that ends publication of an agency-produced magazine. The decision to cut the popular Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine prompted a strong public backlash, and
Janesville Mobilizing 4 Change hosts “Hidden in Plain Sight”
An event next Tuesday allows community members to explore a teenager’s bedroom and learn to spot indications of drug use. Janesville Mobilizing 4 Change Director Sarah Johnson says “hidden in plain sight” is held in partnership with
Rock County resident’s health may be improving.
Rock County residents may be climbing out of the basement when it comes to health rankings. County Health Officer Marie-Noel Sandoval says the latest rankings from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows slight improvement each of the
Unemployment rate trends down over time
The State Department of Workforce Development is highlighting some positive trends in employment. The DWD is touting initial unemployment insurance claims this year are at their lowest level since 1989. A recent report also indicates unemployment rates
Beloit man may face additional charges after baby dies
Beloit police plan to sit down with the District Attorney’s office to consider additional charges against a 31-year-old man, following the death of his eight-week-old baby boy. Deanthony C. Hodges already faces charges of child abuse causing
Unemployment rate up in most Wisconsin metro areas
Unemployment rates in Wisconsin’s 12 metro areas were up in February. The Department of Workforce Development says the actual unadjusted jobless rates for February ranged from 5.4 percent in the Racine area to 3.3 percent in Madison.
Milwaukee Democrats propose ‘Jail Death Transparency Act’
Milwaukee lawmakers want to make it possible for inmate deaths in Wisconsin’s county jails investigated in the same manner as fatal officer-involved shootings. The “Jail Death Transparency Act” was offered Wednesday by Senator Chris Larson and Representative