Democrats want hearings on gun safety bills

In the wake of the Las Vegas massacre Frustrated Democrats in the state Assembly are calling for action on bills they say will help prevent gun violence. At a Capitol press conference, the lawmakers joined by Jerry

Senate panel approves mining bill

A state Senate committee has passed a bill that would end Wisconsin’s so-called moratorium on sulfide mining. The legislation (SB 395) passed the Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry Committee on Wednesday, over the objections of Democrat, Senator

Wisconsin traffic deaths down in September

There were fewer fatal traffic crashes than usual on Wisconsin roads last month. Preliminary data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation shows 41 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes, making it the safest September in terms of

Foxconn picks Mount Pleasant for Wisconsin factory

After months of speculation, Foxconn has announced that it wants to build its proposed flat-panel display factory in Racine County. Company and local officials announced during a press conference Wednesday morning that Foxconn has selected a site

State Representative Bob Gannon dead at 58

Republican state Representative Bob Gannon has died. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) said in a statement that the 58-year-old Gannon died of natural causes, although an official cause of death has not yet been released. Steineke

A local drug deal turns into a robbery

Edgerton police are investigating an armed robbery.  Police report investigating a report of kids running through backyards Tuesday night about 11:00 o’clock when a officer found a cell phone.  That helped identify three male individuals who apparently