Alcohol use climbs among older Wisconsin residents
A new state report shows alcohol use is on the rise among Wisconsin residents age 65 and older. About 56 percent of seniors reported having at least one drink in the past 30 days, while nine percent
WIAA offering concussion insurance for student athletes
Every WIAA student athlete will be covered by concussion insurance beginning next school year. The organization claims its athletes will have “zero out-of-pocket costs” if they suffer a concussion. The HeadStrong Concussion Insurance Program will cost $1.50 per
March unemployment rates fell in largest Wisconsin cities
Unemployment rates dropped last month in all of Wisconsin’s 32 largest cities. Data released Wednesday by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) shows unemployment rates in March ranged from 2.3 percent in Madison to 5.7 percent in
Efforts to remove Sheriff Clarke come to Capitol
As an inquest into a death at the county jail continues, growing calls for Governor Scott Walker to remove Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke from office. Christine Neumann-Ortiz of the immigrant rights group Voces De La Frontera was
Janesville volunteers to be recognized
The City of Janesville wants to be sure its volunteers know they’re appreciated. Management Information Intern Rachel Nabors says the city’s 600 volunteers have been invited to a special recognition. Nabors says city volunteers serve in many
Marijuana summit planned in Beloit
A local anti-drug abuse group wants to separate fact from fiction when it comes to marijuana. Youth-2-Youth 4-Change Director Debbie Fischer says more education about marijuana is needed. Youth-2-Youth 4-Change is planning a public awareness event to
A local legislator is honored by health care industry
The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association this week honored State Representative Amy Loudenbeck of Clinton with the Community Health Centers Friend award. Beloit Area Community Health System Chief Executive Officer Julie Sprecher says the award is presented
Rock County Sheriff’s office hosts tenth annual awards ceremony
The selfless actions of close to three dozen Rock County Sheriff’s personnel and ordinary citizens will be honored during a special awards ceremony at the court house Wednesday night. These civil servants are being singled out for
Lawmakers advance bill limiting abortion coverage for state workers
The Assembly Health Committee is advancing a bill that would ban state employee health plans from covering elective abortion procedures. Democrats, like state Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), argued it will limit the reproductive health care options of
Thames homers for franchise best 11th time in April
Eric Thames clubbed his franchise best 11th home run in the month of April, helping the Milwaukee Brewers knock off the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 at Miller Park on Tuesday night. Thames has at least one home run