Packers trade out of NFL’s first round
The Green Bay Packers moved out of the first round, sending the 29th overall pick to the Cleveland Browns for the Browns first pick in the second round, number-33 overall. The Packers also get the Browns pick in
Republicans propose ‘Free Speech on Campus Act’
Republican state lawmakers are proposing a bill they say will help protect free speech rights on University of Wisconsin campuses. The legislation, so-sponsored by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), directs the UW System to implement policies that
Cities of Janesville and Beloit celebrate Arbor Day
For the thirteenth year, the City of Janesville has officially been designated as a Tree City USA community. This designation is a significant achievement and demonstrates the City’s commitment to effective urban forest management. To receive this
Wausau educator named Wisconsin Teacher of the Year
For the first time, an educator at Wausau East High School has won the Wisconsin Teacher of the Year award. Brent Zinkel, a History Teacher at Wausau East, was presented with the award at a school assembly
Schimel defends decision to drop investigation of activist video
Wisconsin’s attorney general is responding to criticism of a decision not to pursue charges against a former Democratic operative. The decision, made public earlier this week, came months after the release of a video last fall by
American Transmission Company presents the proposed routes for Riverside Transmission Line Project
American Transmission Co. is continuing public outreach for the proposed 345,000-volt Riverside Transmission Line Project with the last in a series of informational open houses for residents and other stakeholders in the area. Project plans include an
Legendary boys basketball coach, Frank Schade retiring
After 42 years at Plymouth and Oshkosh North, legendary boys high school basketball coach Frank Schade has announced his retirement. Schade spent the last 31 years as the head coach at Oshkosh North, leading the Spartans to
Rock County Historical Society hosts History Makers event
The Rock County Historical Society is hosting the USO-themed History Makers on April 29, 2017 at The Venue, 28 S. Main St., Janesville. The event is the Society’s largest fundraiser, while focusing on honoring community members who’ve
Johnson has his own ideas about tax reform
As President Donald Trump rolls out his tax reform plans, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson has his own ideas. The Wisconsin Republican wants corporate shareholders to be taxed at the same rate as entities such as limited-liability corporations,
UW-Whitewater prepared to build new residence hall
Construction of a $34 million residence hall for UW-Whitewater clears its last legislative hurdle. State Representative Janis Ringhand of Evansville says Whitewater has had a housing shortage for ten-years. The Democrat says the school has been contracting housing for