Walker calls on lawmakers to approve self-insurance plan
Governor Scott Walker is calling on lawmakers to approve a self-insurance model for state employees. In a letter to the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee, the governor says the state has successfully negotiated contracts with six companies to
Gallagher stands by health care vote
One Wisconsin Republican has no regrets with voting to repeal and replace Obamacare. Eighth District Representative Mike Gallagher appeared on WTAQ’s Jerry Bader Show Monday to discuss why Thursday’s legislative action was necessary. “The Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner showed
Blackhawk Technical College hosts “Junkyard Wars”
Welding as a team sport comes to the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center in Milton on Friday, May 12, when the Blackhawk Technical College Welding program plays host to the “Junkyard Wars,” an event where teams of high
Two arrested in connection with armed robberies in Beloit and Janesville
Two people are under arrest in connection with three armed robberies Monday in Janesville and Beloit. The first call came in just after midnight at the Speedway Gas station on Milwaukee Road in Beloit. Beloit Police say
New School District of Janesville Superintendent looks to make some changes
The School District of Janesville’s new Superintendent doesn’t officially start until July but he’s already looking to make some changes following some major retirements. Pophal is proposing to to change the district’s administrative structure and add a
Wisconsin Drug Take Back event nets record amount
The state’s latest Drug Take Back events held last month collected a record amount of medications. The state Department of Justice says 66,039 pounds of old drugs were deposited at more than 300 collection sites around Wisconsin
Six car pile-up Sunday closes Interstate
Two people are taken to the hospital after a weekend six-car pileup on the Interstate near Edgerton. The two were injured after the chain reaction crash in the southbound lanes of I-90/39 near the Highway 59 exit
The Month of May ushers in tick season
Could be a tough season for ticks. With steadily increasing incidents of tick bourne Lyme Disease, Rock County Health Department Environmental Health Supervisor Matthew Wesson is warning outdoor enthusiasts to take precautions. Wesson suggests wearing proper clothing
Fuel retailers raise concerns about Assembly transportation plan
A transportation funding plan offered by Assembly Republicans is facing criticism from a state group that represents gas stations and other retailers. Part of the plan unveiled last week includes a $0.05 cut in the gas tax,
Legislation could keep teens in relationships from being labeled sex offenders
Proposed legislation would change Wisconsin law so teenagers involved consensual sexual relationships don’t end up branded as sex offenders for the rest of their lives. State Rep. Joel Kleefisch (R-Oconomowoc), a cosponsor of the bill, says Wisconsin’s