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
Rock County businesses learn how to help customers with Dementia
The Rock County Aging and Disability Resource Center and Rock County Council on Aging are helping local communities brace for an increase in the number of residents with mental decline. Dementia Care Specialist Cory Marsh says dozens
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