$583,000 allocation for the City of Janesville survives the Governor’s veto pen
Hard work pays off for Janesville City officials who have been lobbying hard for more state funding for years. City Manager Mark Freitag says a $583,000 allocation for the City of Janesville each of the next five
Walker addresses budget criticisms
Governor Walker is responding to one of the chief concerns his fellow Republicans have about a veto he made to the newly-signed state budget. Walker told WTAQ’s Jerry Bader Show why he vetoed a provision that would’ve
Sex offender placement changes vetoed by Walker
Governor Scott Walker announced his list of vetoes for the 2017-19 budget and a motion by Representative Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) having to deal with the placement of sexually violent persons
Walworth automobile crash sends five to hospital
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 14 and Stateline Road. Authorities say the accident happened about 2:30 Thursday)afternoon when a 57-year-old woman from Darien, driving a minivan,
Janesville fire fighters get a lesson in “Duty, Pride, and Tradition”
Janesville’s fire department might be a little on the young side. Close to half the personnel have signed-on in the last five years. Friday a couple of old timers from Chicago came by to offer all the
City council members wager on food for the needy
Two local city council members are participating in an unusual food drive. Janesville Craig High School graduate Jens Jorgensen has placed a wager with Beloit Memorial High School graduate Clinton Anderson to promote food donations in advance
SUV crashes into Beloit business
Beloit police say a 40-year-old city man is facing his first drunk driving charge after plowing through the wall of an east side business. Officers say the man drove his SUV into the Mobile Mart on Park
Evers opposes bill that would allow guns on school grounds
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers says he opposes a bill that would allow concealed carry permit holders to bring guns on school grounds. A provision in the bill, which makes several changes to the state’s
Matthews shoots for Packers franchise sack record (AUDIO)
When Clay Matthews takes the field against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, he’ll have his sights set on becoming the Green Bay Packers all-time franchise sack leader. Matthews has 74 sacks in his career, which started back
Brewers cough up late lead and fall to the Cubs
For the second straight game, the Milwaukee Brewers let a late lead get away, resulting in 5-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs in 10 innings. With emergency closer Jeremy Jeffress on in the ninth, trying to protect