Assembly passes Foxconn incentive package
After more than six hours of debate, the state Assembly on Thursday approved a $3 billion incentive package aimed at getting Foxconn to build an LCD factory in southeastern Wisconsin. The bill was the focus of an
Confederate memorials removed from Madison cemetery
A plaque and stone honoring Confederate war dead are now gone, from a Madison cemetery. The removal was announced by Madison Mayor Paul Soglin in a statement from his office. The removal of City-owned monuments to confederate
Wisconsin Assembly approves resolution condemning Charlottesville violence
Members of the state Assembly have passed a resolution condemning white supremacists and the violence that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend. The Assembly opened Thursday’s floor session with a unity prayer from the leaders
City of Beloit works to bring rental registration program in line with state law
Officials in Beloit work to address a circuit court ruling that found the Cities residential rental registration and inspection program violated state law. Community Development Director Julie Christensen says the issue will go before the City Council
Kenosha alderman charged with stalking
Kenosha Alderman G. John Ruffolo is free on $10,000 bond after being charged with stalking an ex-girlfriend. Ruffolo is due back in court on August 25th, and could get up to 18 months in prison if found
Explosion destroys Shawano County home
An early morning explosion has leveled a residence in Shawano County. It happened at approximately 5:03 am Thursday in the Town of Wescott on Richter Court. Shawano County Sheriff’s Captain Thomas Tuma says the blast was “heard
Janesville Police analyze recent violent gun crimes
Officials with the Janesville Police Department take a magnifying glass to the six violent gun crimes that have occurred in the City since November of last year. Chief Dave Moore says in analyzing the data, officers can
Local Congressman plans to Tweet during Paul Ryan meeting
Few people will likely be watching House Speaker Paul Ryan’s, CNN hosted, “town-hall” styled meeting in Racine Monday night closer than Congressman Mark Pocan. The Democrat from Madison plans to fact check the Janesville native’s remarks and
Judge recuses self from sentencing of Janesville man
The Rock County Court sentencing of a 72-year-old Janesivlle man, on a homicide by the intoxicated use of a motor vehicle conviction, will have to wait. Judge Michael Haakenson Thursday morning recused himself from sentencing Michael A.
Off the Hook Golf Outing benefits Sheriff’s Office K-9 program
Rock County Sheriff Robert Spoden is promoting Off the Hook Pub & Grub’s 2nd Annual Golf Outing, which will be held on Saturday, August 19th at Glen Erin Golf Club, located at 1417 W. Airport Road in