Finance Committee co-chairs call talk of budget deal ‘premature’
Despite claims from the governor that a budget deal may be in place, legislative leaders caution that there is still more work to be done. The state budget is now more than seven weeks overdue and the
Finance Committee presses administration on Foxconn bill
Members of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee were seeking answers on an incentive package for Foxconn’s proposed southeastern Wisconsin factory, during a hearing Tuesday at Gateway Technical College in Sturtevant. State Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) was among
Courageous Conversation examines youth civil rights and social justice immersion trip
This month’s Courageous Conversation hosted by the Diversity Action Team of Rock County, the YWCA Rock County, and Community Action of Rock and Walworth Counties comes in the wake of a massive white supremacist gathering that left
Sheriff’s Office gets check for sale of sex offender’s property
On August 23, 2017, at 10 :30 a.m., acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin Jeffrey M. Anderson will present to Rock County Sheriff Robert Spoden a check for $153,660.07. This check represents the proceeds
Powerball spikes business for ‘lucky’ store
A Fond du Lac convenience store known for selling plenty of big winners over the years is seeing a huge spike in business as the Powerball jackpot continues to grow. Ma and Pa’s Grocery Express, which has
Walker says lawmakers have budget deal ‘in principle’
With committee work expected to resume this week on a proposed state budget, Governor Scott Walker is saying lawmakers are close to having a deal in place to wrap up work on the two-year spending plan. Walker
Weier pleads guilty to amended charge in ‘Slenderman’ case
One of two teens charged in Waukesha’s notorious “Slenderman” stabbing has entered a guilty plea. Anissa Weier pleaded guilty on Monday to an amended charge of attempted second degree intentional homicide, party to a crime with use
Driving delays expected on I39/90 for bridge inspections
Driving times on the Interstate between Janesville and Madison could be slowed a bit midday (Wednesday) and Thursday. The Department of Transportation warns bridge crews will be conducting safety survey’s of 12 structures along the route in
“Mind Set List” is released
This year’s crop of college freshman are like no others when it comes to their point of view. To better help professors, and parents understand the last of the Millennial generation, Beloit College Director Emeritus of Public
Janesville school staff to walk through neighborhoods
With only two weeks until the start of school, some Janesville teachers plan to get to know their students ahead of time. District Communications Specialist Patrick Gasper says staff from Harrison and Jefferson Elementary Schools will be