Walker administration renews calls to pass self-insurance plan
Governor Scott Walker’s administration is urging lawmakers to reconsider their opposition to a plan to move state employees to a self-insurance model. The move would have the state directly pay for state employees’ insurance coverage, instead of
Homicide charge dropped in Manitowoc shooting
One of two Twin Cities men accused in last year’s murder of a Manitowoc resident has had charges against him dropped. Charges aganist 22- year-old Quinn Orn Smith have been dismissed without prejudice to with leave to
Walker defends budget proposals
Governor Scott Walker is standing firm on his transportation budget. Many Republican lawmakers disagree with the GOP governor on how to address Wisconsin’s near $1 billion transportation shortfall. Legislators are reportedly considering addressing the transportation budget separately
Memorial Day ceremonies planned in Janesville
To mark the country’s involvement in World War One a century ago, Janesville Patriotic Society President Tom Stahura says a special tribute will be paid during Memorial Day Ceremonies Monday. Stahura says the parade and ceremonies at
Janesnville’s aquatics program ready for summer
One of Janesville’s traditional swimming holes will be opening Saturday. Recreation Programmer Dan Steenrod says Lions Beach will feature some updates this year. Lions Beach may not offer lifeguards, but Steenrod says it does feature a five
DOT plans to teach motorcycle safety in Janesville
The Department of Transportation is bringing its Transportable High-End Rider Education Facility to Janesville. Operator Jonathan Hutchings says the 40-foot-long trailer is an interactive learning environment for both motorcycle riders and non-riders alike. The REF will be
Rock County unemployment dips in April
Rock County’s unemployment rate continues its downward trend. The Department of Workforce Development reports a 3.5% unemployment rate for April, down almost a full percentage point from the month before. The trend is apparent statewide with every
Fond du Lac County deputy saves fawn
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Fabry showed compassion in helping out the smallest victim of a car-deer crash on Highway 49 north of Waupun Thursday. Fabry found a fawn lying next to its mother which
Big Memorial Day travel weekend begins
If you’re traveling for the Memorial Day weekend, expect plenty of company on the roads. Nick Jarmusz with AAA-Wisconsin says it’s expected to be the busiest weekend for Memorial Day travel since 2005. According to a survey
Walker’s Medicaid drug-testing wins JFC approval
Wisconsin is one step closer to being the first in the nation to make lower income, able bodied adults seek jobs and pass drug screenings to get Medicaid. The state Legislature’s finance panel voted 12-4 Thursday to