Wisconsin lawmakers hold first votes on budget

Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee has begun the process of reviewing the proposed state budget. Lawmakers met Monday for the first of several executive sessions on the two year spending plan, which will likely result in many changes to the

Majority of meth labs found in Wisconsin were in two counties

The Drug Enforcement Administration says half of the methamphetamine labs found in Wisconsin since last October have been in Rock and Walworth Counties. Walworth County Sheriff’s Captain Robert Hall told the Janesville Gazette that part of the

Immigrants mark May Day in Wisconsin

Immigrants marked May Day in Wisconsin. “A Day Without Immigrants”  took place across the U.S. and Wisconsin, including in Madison, where people rallied on the Capitol steps. Workers and activists marked May Day with marches and rallies for

City of Milton conducts revaluation of all property

The City of Milton is conducting a revaluation of all property in the City. As part of the revaluation, an interior inspection of all homes is being done to ensure accuracy of data and consistency in valuation

Governor seeks applicants for Rock County judicial vacancy

Rock County will soon have another Circuit Court Judge who wasn’t elected. Governor Scott Walker is seeking applicants to replace outgoing Judge Michael R. Fitzpatrick who’s resignation is effective August first. Fitzpatrick was elected to the District

Local law enforcement deals with Meth labs

The Drug Enforcement Administration says half of the methamphetamine labs found in Wisconsin since last October have been in Rock and Walworth Counties. Walworth County Sheriff’s Captain Robert Hall tells Gazette reporter Jonah Beleckis part of the

Mercyhealth announces partnershp

Mercyhealth has a new partnership with the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago to provide specialized pediatric services at its planned hospital in Rockford.  Mercyhealth officials say offerings will include pediatric inpatient and outpatient services in areas such

Wisconsin budget committee to begin taking votes

Work on Wisconsin’s next state budget gets fully underway today. After holding hearings across the state this spring, members of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee will meet at the Capitol this afternoon for the first of several