UW System completes review of campus foundation transactions
University of Wisconsin System officials say a review of transactions between campuses and their private foundations has found no other cases of illegal guarantees or loans being made. The review was prompted by a lawsuit targeting two
Industrial hemp bill clears Senate committee
Legislation that would allow for the cultivation of industrial hemp in Wisconsin is moving forward. The state Senate’s agriculture committee voted unanimously on Wednesday, to pass a bill from Stevens Point Republican Patrick Testin. “We now have
Hedberg Public Library hosts murder mystery fundraiser
The Friends of Hedberg Public Library will host their 8th annual literacy fundraiser, A Night at the Library, on October 21 at 7 p.m. This year’s theme, Nightmare at Main St. Manor, invites guests to the
Community EMS bill authored by Loudenbeck gets hearing in Senate Committee on Health and Human Services
Tuesday, Assembly Bill 151 (AB 151) received a public hearing before the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. Authored by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton), the bill will advance opportunities for non-emergency health care services to be
Silo collapse injures two men in Brown County
Brown County authorities say two De Pere men were injured after a silo collapsed. Crews arrived at the Town of Glenmore property Wednesday morning. Two men, ages 40 and 45, were 80 feet in the air, working on
City of Janesville considers spending half as much on animal control
Officials with the City of Janesville are curious what the public thinks about a proposal to cut about half of the money spent on stray animal services. City Manager Mark Freitag says he’s proposing the City spend
Lawmaker wants red light cameras for Milwaukee
Following several deaths and injuries in Milwaukee due to reckless driving, a Democratic state lawmaker is pushing for legislation that would allow the city to use cameras to help enforce traffic laws. Under current state law, police
Pink is the color of the month for Beloit police
Beloit police officers are sporting a little different look on their uniforms this month. Sergeant Ryan Flannagan says many officers are wearing a pink badge. The pink badges are being worn as part of Breast Cancer Awareness
Pocan claims Ryan is stalling health care reform
Congressman Mark Pocan of Madison is points to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan as one reason progress is slow in fixing the Affordable Care Act. The Democrat applauds the U.S. Senate’s surprising compromise, but says Ryan
Business Expo planned in Janesville
Rock County’s business community comes together for a special day of knowledge and networking. Forward Janesville Director of Events and Membership JoLynn Burden says the Rock Regional Business Expo is a good way for local leaders to