Proposal would give women 12-month access to birth control
Women who take certain birth control medications could have a full year supply with one trip to the pharmacy, under legislation being offered by a Democratic lawmaker. The bill from state Representative Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) would
Hintz pushes against proposed rent-to-own changes
Republican state lawmakers are asking for changes in how the Rent-to-Own industry is regulated in Wisconsin, which a Democratic lawmakers argues would allow a predatory business model to greatly expand in the state. The bill from state
Eight men charged with prostitution in Walworth County
More than a half dozen of the Johns accused of patronizing an Elkhorn prostitute are charged in Walworth County Court. Last month 38-year-old Nicole Nosek was charged with prostitution and keeping a place of prostitution. Her husband
Man Janesville Police were looking for is found safe
Janesville police are no longer seeking the public’s help in locating Bradley Allen Schultz to check his welfare. Police Lt. Terry Sheridan says police found clothing and a prescription pill bottle belonging to Schultz along the Rock
Beloit man wanted by police for intimidating domestic violence victim
Beloit Police hope the public can help locate a domestic violence suspect who returned to terrorize his victim while he was out on bail. A Facebook post indicates that 31-year-old Vernon Lige was arrested in October after
Ron Johnson says he won’t support Senate GOP tax plan
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has dealt a major setback to Republicans hoping to pass a tax bill through the Senate. Johnson told The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that he’s not going to vote for
Walker says Wisconsin will stay ‘America’s Dairyland’
Governor Scott Walker says cars licensed in Wisconsin will continue to show they are from “America’s Dairyland.” The Republican governor told agriculture reporter Pam Jahnke on Tuesday there’s “no way” he would support dropping the slogan that’s
Rotary Botanical Gardens Holiday Light Show kicks off next Friday
Rotary Botanical Gardens’ annual Holiday Light Show will dazzle visitors for 21 nights in 2017, beginning Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25. This seasonal escape into a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights and family-friendly fun
Manufacturer planned for Wisconsin post earnings loss
The ink is barely dry on the state’s three-billion dollar deal with Foxconn, to build a factory in Mount Pleasant, and financial news out today shows the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer posted a 39% drop in third-quarter earnings.
Clinton man arrested on Sexual Assault of a Child charges
A 56-year-old Clinton man is facing charges of First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child, Repeated Sexual Assault of the Same Child, and Intimidation of a Victim. Clinton Police say they searched a home on Durand Street