Lawmaker wants Foxconn contract released before vote

A Democratic state lawmaker wants to see a proposed contract between the state and Foxconn, before the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s board gives its approval to the agreement. The WEDC board could take up the contract as

Legislation would force closure of troubled youth prisons

Following the latest wave of concerns about inmate and staff safety at two of the state’s juvenile corrections facilities, Democrats are pushing to close the institutions. A bill introduced this week by state Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee)

I-43 interchange ramps in Beloit to close for 24 hours

Pavement repairs will occur on Thursday October 26th at the I-39/90 and I-43 interchange loop ramps near Beloit.    To safely accommodate this work, ramp closures are scheduled from midnight Wednesday October 25th to midnight Thursday October

Menominee Nation buys naming rights to Oshkosh arena

The Menominee Indian tribe has bought the naming rights for the new arena in Oshkosh where the Milwaukee Bucks’ developmental league team will play. The $21 million Menominee Nation Arena is expected to be completed in time

Avery attorney files new appeal

A new appeal has been filed in the Steven Avery case. Avery’s attorney Kathleen Zellner filed a motion on Monday, asking the judge to reconsider a recent decision to deny Avery a new trial. The judge ruled earlier

Cross-over planned for I39/90 in Janesville

Traffic may get a little more congested on I39/90 in Janesville starting this Thursday. Department of Transportation project spokesman Steven Theisen says a cross-over is being set up from the northbound to southbound lanes between the Highway

Nass says GOP senators being made into ‘scapegoats’

A Republican state Senator says Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ apology for calling him and his colleagues terrorists rings hollow. State Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) was among three Republican lawmakers Vos accused of holding the state budget hostage,

Home sales figures steady in Rock County.

The Rock County home sales market appears solid, despite a dip in the number of sales for September.  Rock-Green Realtors Association President Ben Shult admits state sales figures are outpacing the local market, but he says it’s