Memo raises concerns about Foxconn bill
A newly released memo argues changes to the appeals process for cases tied to Foxconn’s proposed flat-panel display factory may be unconstitutional. The bill signed by the governor this week allows appeals in lawsuits related to the
Getaway driver in home invasion sentenced to seven years behind bars
The getaway driver accused of driving a group of masked and armed men to a Janesville residence for a home invasion last January will spend seven years behind bars. Judge James Daley sentenced 22-year-old Latres Christopher Robinson
Budget language could impact sidewalk and bike path projects
That state budget Governor Scott Walker will sign Thursday includes a surprise provision that could make it much more difficult for local government units to acquire land needed for trails and sidewalks. They’ve long had power to
Walker releases list of state budget vetoes
Governor Scott Walker will sign the state budget Thursday afternoon, but he’s already detailing what in the $76 billion spending plan he will veto. The governor on Wednesday released a list of 99 vetoes he plans to
‘Jayden K Smith’ doesn’t want to be your Facebook friend
You should ignore the Jayden K Smith Facebook hoax. Well-meaning users have warning their friends not to accept a request from Jayden K Smith, but the message itself is the hoax. If you recieved it, “you’re not
Day of Caring enjoys record turn-out
The United Way Blackhawk Region kicks off its annual fundraising campaign with an unusually high number of volunteers for the “Day of Caring”. Officials say close to 900 turned out Wednesday to tackle a hundred projects for
Millennial lawmakers form ‘Wisconsin Future Caucus’
Younger members of the state Assembly are joining together to address topics important to Wisconsin’s millennial population. Republican state Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) is a co-chair of the effort the Wisconsin Future Caucus, which he says will
Unemployment numbers generally hold steady in the area.
The unemployment rate for Rock County in August in is up slightly from the previous month, but down from a year ago. The Department of Workforce Development reports the unemployment rate for August increased .2% since July,
Flynn says weapons used in fatal shootout not uncommon
Milwaukee police chief Ed Flynn says a wild shoot-out caught on surveillance video early Sunday is not that uncommon. It shows several men shooting at each other with semi-automatic rifles. Flynn says his officers face this kind
Brewers pitch second straight shutout over Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers continue to struggle to score runs, but they have their pitching staff to thank after yet another dominating performance. Chase Anderson tossed six-innings of 5-hit, shutout ball to lead the Brewers to a 1-0