Walker warns of project delays if transportation split from budget
Governor Scott Walker warns that budget inaction risks costly delays to major highway projects now under construction. That was the message Walker made to lawmakers working on the state budget, during a press conference on Tuesday at
Bill would decriminalize having small amounts of pot in Wisconsin
A Republican lawmaker wants to decriminalize possessing small amounts of Marijuana in Wisconsin. Representative Adam Jarchow of Shell Lake says the bill represents something of a journey for him — after he heard from constituents while campaigning
Beloit man charged in Janesville homicide held on $500,000 cash bond
Bail is set a a half million dollars for the 32-year-old Beloit man accused of shooting an Illinois man to death early Sunday morning in Janesville. Prosecutor Gwanny Tjoa argued Tuesday afternoon that Barquis McKnight – also
Democrat challenges Paul Ryan for 1st Congressional District seat
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan will face at least one challenger for his first congressional district seat next year. Democrat David Yankovich officially announced his candidacy on Tuesday. The political activist and consultant is a former
Janesville Police Department’s 15th annual Bike Rodeo is Saturday
The 15th Annual Bike Rodeo, organized by the Janesville Police Department, is scheduled for Saturday, June 3 at the Wilson Elementary School (465 Rockport Road) playground from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The bike rodeo is a
Fridays in the Park are back in downtown Beloit
The Downtown Beloit Association takes the guess work out of what to do for lunch. Downtown Beloit Association Executive Director Shauna El Amin says between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every Friday through September first, attendees can
Governor touts his transportation plan in Rock county
Governor Walker is pushing to keep transportation funding, in his proposed state budget, intact. The Governor used the Interstate outside the Beloit Welcome Center Tuesday morning as a backdrop to make his pitch to “Get it Done”.
Nass seeking cosponsors for ‘sanctuary cities’ bill
A state Senate bill to penalize sanctuary cities is being circulated for cosponsors. The measure from Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) is similar to one which passed the state Assembly last year, but never came to a vote
Bill targets human trafficking
Proposed legislation would target the demand for sex trafficking by cracking down on those who repeatedly patronize prostitutes. State Representative Joel Kleefisch (R-Oconomowoc) says the days where prostitution is viewed as a victimless crime are long past.
Walworth crash victims identified
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the names of the victims from a fatal weekend traffic accident. Authorities say 17-year-old Jason Davis of Burlington was driving east on Cranberry Road near Berndt Road in Lyons Township