Democrats flag Walker for ‘hypocrisy’ on drug testing issue
A charge of hypocrisy has been leveled by Wisconsin Democrats, over Governor Scott Walker‘s plans to drug test public assistance recipients. At a Capitol press conference on Tuesday, Scott Ross with liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now
1st Congressional Distinct candidate holds town hall meeting
House Speaker Paul Ryan of Janesville may not be holding any public town hall meetings, but his Republican challenger for the first congressional district seat is. Paul Nehlen says he’ll hold the first in a series of
Hendricks CareerTEK hosts first Fire Ops Academy
Young people in Beloit get a chance to see first-hand what a career at the fire department both looks and feels like. Business and Education Director Tina Salzman says Hendricks CareerTEK is hosting a Fire Ops Academy
Beloit Police ask for help locating missing woman
Beloit Police look to the public for tips on a woman who’s been missing since late Sunday night. Sergeant Ryan Flanagan says 41-year-old Kerri A. Peach-Churches is a white female who is five feet, five inches tall
Senate Republicans offer latest budget proposal
With Wisconsin’s biennial state budget now more than two weeks overdue, Senate Republicans outlined a plan Tuesday that leaders say they hope will end a stalemate that’s been holding up talks. The proposal unveiled at a Capitol
City of Beloit hosts first-ever housing conference
The City of Beloit hosts it’s first ever Housing Conference. Director of Planning and Building Services Drew Pennington says realtors, developers, engineers, business owners, nonprofit organizations, builders, local government leaders, and members of the public are invited
Milton Public Library teams up with school district
The Milton School District is working with the city’s public library to share information about events and services. Milton Library Assistant Director Ashlee Kunkel says by using the district’s calendar of events, younger children might be influenced
UW adopts clear bag policy at Camp Randall Stadium
Some “clear” changes are coming to Camp Randall carry in policies this fall. Carry in bags at Camp Randall Stadium will be required to be made of clear material, beginning with this fall’s Badger football season. “We
Water utility bills are expected to increase in Janesville
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission is expected to give Janesville approval to increase the water utility rates by five-percent. City Finance Director Tim Allen says the last PSC review was done in 2012, and the city needs
Murder charges filed in fatal Madison restaurant robbery
Two men have been charged with murder, in connection to a Madison robbery that led to a man’s fatal heart attack. The June 27 Culver’s restaurant robbery led to the death of 56 year-old Christ “Chris” Kneubuehl,