Former Walker aide loses federal appeal
A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit filed by a former aide to Governor Scott Walker. Cindy Archer, who worked for Walker when he was Milwaukee County Executive, brought the lawsuit in response to the now-closed
School District of Milton launches new app
The School District of Milton is pleased to announce the public release of its new application (“APP”) for smartphones as another way that students, families and other district stakeholders can stay connected to the school district. The
Sessions calls for ‘a culture that’s hostile to drug use’
Attorney General Jeff Sessions accuses some people in politics and the media with sending mixed messages on drugs. In an address delivered in Green Bay, the attorney general said some politicians, and some in the media and
All officers cleared in March shooting response
All of the law enforcement officers involved in the March 22 shooting death of gunman Nengmy Vang have been cleared of wrongdoing. Vang was the man who went on a shooting rampage, killing four people: Karen Barclay,
City of Beloit hosts neighborhood meeting on new playground at Hope Park
Brian Ramsey, City of Beloit’s Director of Parks and Leisure Services, invites the general public to attend a Neighborhood Playground Meeting regarding new playground equipment scheduled for installation later this fall in Hope Park. Hope Park is
Stepp stepping down from Department of Natural Resources
The head of the state Department of Natural Resources is leaving the agency for a federal appointment. Governor Scott Walker says DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp has accepted an appointment with the Environmental Protection Agency to serve as
Seven Janesville businesses caught selling tobacco to minors
Seven Janesville businesses are busted selling tobacco products to minors. The Janesville Police Department says the Street Crimes Unit worked with Rock County Youth 2 Youth to conduct compliance checks at more than 50 businesses Monday. Citations
Former Rock County jailer accused of stealing from inmate appears in court
A former Rock County Jailer is busted stealing jewelry from an inmate when he hawks the items at a Madison pawn shop. 22-year-old Mitchell R. Wellnitz of Janesville made his initial appearance in Rock County Court on
Janesville City Council rejects gas pre-pay ordinance
The Janesville City Council opts to let gas station owners decide how they want to collect payment. They did so Monday night by tabling a proposed ordinance that aimed to reduced police calls for service by forcing businesses
37-year-old man killed in crash on I-39/90 overnight
A 37-year-old man is dead following a single-vehicle crash on the Interstate Monday night. The Wisconsin State Patrol says emergency responders were dispatched to the accident on northbound I-39/90 near milepost 168 just after 10:30 p.m. Preliminary