Bill to allow woodchuck in Wisconsin hunting gets hearing
Legislation to allow hunting and trapping woodchucks in Wisconsin gets a hearing at the Capitol. Forget about the wood they chuck — state Representative Andre Jacque (R-DePere) said woodchucks can do a lot of damage to farmers
Lawmakers push to eliminate personal property tax
State lawmakers are looking to do away with Wisconsin’s personal property tax. Republican state Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville) is sponsoring legislation to eliminate what he says is a relic of the state’s tax code that unfairly targets
Beloit man sentenced to probation for marijuana grow operation
A 51-year-old Beloit man is sentenced to a year and a half of probation for growing more than 50 marijuana plants along a creek in the town of Beloit. Judge James Daley held open a guilty plea
Beloit Regional Hospice in 2017 Hospice Honors recipient
A local hospice provider is recognized for a high level of excellence. Beloit Regional Hospice has been named a 2017 Hospice Honors recipient by Deyta Analytics, a division of HEALTHCAREfirst, the leading provider of Web-based home health
New Packers tight end Bennett is all about chemistry (AUDIO)
New Green Bay Packers tight end Martellus Bennett said he may not be a captain, but he is the captain of fun. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Bennett brings a lot of confidence to a team and feels
Richter named first honoree in Camp Randall celebration
Wisconsin legend Pat Richter is the first honoree named to the Camp Randall 100. The Madison native is a former Badgers All-American, College Football Hall of Famer and longtime UW Director of Athletics. The Camp Randall 100
Cocaine found in Green Bay prescription drug drop box
Prescription drug drop boxes can be found at police departments all over the state and they are supposed to be an easy way for people to discard old or unused medications. But last week the Green Bay Police
Next year 18-year-old students will need parental permission for excused absences from Janesville schools
The Janesville School Board tackles a high number of absences among 18-year-old students. Student Services Coordinator Chris Wesling says a proposed policy change would add more oversight. Wesling says currently 18-year-old students can sign themselves out without
Fish die-off reported at Traxler Park
The Traxler Park Lagoon in Janesville is the scene of a rather large fish die-off. The DNR and city parks director Cullen Slapak are investigating. Slapak says early speculation was a weed treatment might have been the
Pocan takes leadership role in House Progressive Caucus
Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan says he will work to make the Congressional Progressive Caucus “the voice of the resistance.” The third term House Democrat from the Madison-area was elected Tuesday as one of two chairmen of the 74 member