‘Sanctuary Cities’ bill set for public hearing
Hundreds of people are expected at the Capitol on Thursday, for a hearing on “sanctuary cities” legislation. Christine Neumann-Ortiz is with the immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera. “This is a copycat bill of the one
UW System proposes merging UW-Rock County and UW-Whitewater
Under a restructuring proposal by the UW System, UW-Rock County and UW-Whitewater will merge by July 2018. The UW System announced Wednesday that the consolidation of Rock County’s two-year college and the four-year UW-Whitewater is part of
Beloit International Film Festival’s Reel Deal is Saturday
If you think you know when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em, then you want to mark Saturday, Oct.14, on your calendar. That is the date you want to be in the legendary “back room”
Former Wisconsin Democratic Party official’s home searched following overdose death
A former Wisconsin Democratic Party official had his home searched, following the overdose death of a woman. A search warrant obtained by the Wisconsin State Journal shows Fitchburg Police searched the home of 42-year-old Jason Sidener, following
Edgerton students host hurricane relief collection
Edgerton High School senior Sidney Zimmermann is doing what she can for her Costa Rican exchange host family who lost their home in Hurricane Nate. Zimmerman stayed at the home of the family who’s daughter her family
Rep. Nygren’s daughter arrested on drug charges
The daughter of a northeast Wisconsin legislator is one of the two people arrested on charges of First Degree Reckless Homicide by Delivering Drugs. Twenty-eight year-old Cassandra Nygren, the daughter of Marinette Representative John Nygren, has been
State Representative Don Vruwink of Milton calling for public hearing on redistricting reform bill
The lead authors of a redistricting reform bill that was introduced in January are once again requesting a public hearing. State Representative Don Vruwink of Milton is one of the bill’s lead authors. The Democrat says Wisconsin
Janesville Schools budget increases
A rewarding twist in the proposed Janesville School District budget. Spending is up, but the average property tax payment may be down. The school board Tuesday night learned how school-related taxes could be almost $100 less for
“Coats for Kids” looking for more donations
With only a few days left in the annual collection, members of the Janesville Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary fear falling far short of the need for this year’s “Coats for Kids” drive. Spokeswoman Bev Stalsberg says donations after
University of Wisconsin System president proposes restructuring
A proposed restructuring plan calls for merging the University of Wisconsin System’s two and four-year campuses. The proposal from System President Ray Cross would integrate the UW Colleges campuses into its four-year institutions by the beginning of