Walker welcomes help from feds on Canadian dairy dispute
Governor Scott Walker says he’s glad to have the federal government getting involved in a trade dispute that’s putting several Wisconsin dairy farms at risk of closing. The ongoing trade battle is the result of a Canadian
Milton School District hosts informational meeting on school safety
The School District of Milton is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a school safety informational meeting on Monday, April 24, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the District Office, located at 448 E. Milton Street
Pocan nixes running for governor
Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan won’t be running for governor. The Madison Democrat said Thursday that the state party dropped the ball on the most recent statewide election. “We all are at fault in that we didn’t have
DOJ letter threatens Milwaukee County funding over ‘sanctuary’ policy
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Friday sent letters sent to nine jurisdictions across the nation – including Milwaukee County – that have policies which limit local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration efforts. The letters, threatening
Northeast Wisconsin pipeline not being rebuilt
A pipeline that brings gasoline from Milwaukee to northeastern Wisconsin will not be rebuilt. The West Shore Pipeline Company shutdown the line in March of last year because of a leak. Since then, the industry and Governor
Superior city councilor arrested
Superior Police have arrested City Councilor Graham Garfield following a report of a domestic dispute at his residence on Banks Avenue Thursday night. Assistant Police Chief Matt Markon says, during the investigation, it was learned that Garfield
Janesville schools tackle tough social issues head-on
Sexual assault, human trafficking, and drug addiction are on on the curriculum for students and parents at Janesville’s Craig High School next Tuesday. Assistant Principal Shawn Kane says the presentations are intended to empower families. Kane says
Pleasant weather expected for Crop Walk
Several of the participants in this weekend’s “Crop Walk” in Janesville have been involved in each of the event’s 40-years. ECHO Associate Director Jessica Lochker calls their involvement invaluable. Lochker says $45 thousand were collected last year.
Beloit man arrested on 8th OWI charge
A 61-year-old Beloit man is facing charges of operating while intoxicated eighth offense after an early Friday morning incident. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office says Gene Williams was arrested shortly after 2:30 a.m. after he turned north
AUDIO: Excerpt of 911 call which led to capture of Janesville fugitive
We’re learning more about how police found wanted fugitive Joseph Jakubowski of Janesville. Authorities Thursday released the 911 call from the Vernon County property owner who, last week Thursday, called to report a man appeared to be