Ryan says tax and regulatory reform remain priorities
House Speaker Paul Ryan says tax and regulatory reform remain priorities for him. Ryan toured an industrial facility in Oak Creek and took some questions from workers there, during an “employee town hall” on Thursday. With more
Monroe man arrested following standoff with police
A 43-year-old Monroe man is under arrest following a two-hour standoff with law enforcement early Thursday morning. Monroe Police say officers were called to the report of a domestic disturbance just after 12:30 a.m. at a residence
No trial date for alleged horse molester
A Brown County trial date still has not been set for the man accused of sexually assaulting horses in multiple Northeast Wisconsin counties. Sterling Rachwal’s court appearance Thursday was scheduled to be a final pre-trial conference, where the case
University of Wisconsin Board of Regents approves budget plan
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents has signed off on a budget plan that will continue to freeze tuition, while raising fees for students. The Board approved the plan Thursday on a 16-1 vote. System President
Beloit teen pleads not guilty to shooting Janesville man
The 16-year-old Beloit boy who’s being charged as an adult in a shooting last November in Janesville makes an appearance in Rock County Court. Attorney Michael Shannon Murphy entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of
Janesville City Council considers increasing fees for certain programs and services
Officials with the City of Janesville work to cover the costs of providing certain services and programs. Assistant to the City Manager Max Gagin says each year City staff take stock of what residents are being charged
U.S. Senator visits Newville to promote transportation spending
Rock County may be a key element in a Congressional sales pitch to spend $1 trillion on infrastructure. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin says her fellow Democrats have offered a blueprint for investment on projects throughout the country
Local legislator honored by state fire chiefs
The Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs’ Association recognizes Assembly Representative Amy Loudenbeck of Clinton as one of two legislators of the year for her work on a bill to allow Community Paramedics and EMT’s to address emerging public
Salvation Army banks on Christmas in July
Holiday bells will be ringing starting Friday in Janesville. Salvation Army Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator Amber Landre says it’s Christmas in July. Landre says the donation drive is being limited to Friday and Saturday the next
Walker floats possible transportation budget compromise (AUDIO)
Governor Scott Walker is offering a proposal he argues could resolve a stalemate over transportation funding in the state budget. In a letter sent to lawmakers this week, Walker proposed reducing state borrowing for road projects from