Senator Johnson still a ‘no’ on tax reform bill
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says he’s still a “no” on a tax overhaul proposal currently before Congress. The Wisconsin Republican was the first GOP Senator to voice opposition due to his concerns that it could put smaller
Whitewater High School evacuated after suspicious message found
Whitewater High School is evacuated after a suspicious message was found on campus. Whitewater Police say officers responded to the school around 10:00 Monday morning after a suspicious message was found. The school was placed on lockdown
Lawmaker hopes to keep some juveniles from being charged as adults
Proposed legislation from a Republican state lawmaker would keep some juvenile offenders from being charged as adults. The bill from state Senator Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon) would allow 17-year-olds who are first-time offenders and are charged with a
Proposed legislation would legalize ‘ballot selfies’ in Wisconsin
Taking a picture of your marked ballot on Election Day may soon no longer be a crime in Wisconsin, under legislation introduced at the Capitol. The so-called ‘ballot selfies’ have raised a number of concerns in recent
Candidates certified for three special elections
Twelve candidates will face off in primaries for three Wisconsin legislative seats on December 19, to determine which candidates will advance to special elections on January 16, 2018. Governor Scott Walker ordered special elections to fill vacant
Community Action hosts 4th annual Gingerbread Extravaganza
Community Action announces its Fourth Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza, to be held 9:00am-noon on Saturday, December 2 at the Eclipse Center, Beloit. This event is presented by Wisconsin Management Company. This event consistently sells out, and is proving
Dollar General opens in Orfordville
Residents in Orfordville are enjoying the long awaited opening of a store offering groceries and other necessities. Village Board member and Economic Development Committee Chair Beth Schmidt says the new Dollar General really fills a gap. The
Janesville icon passes away
(Gazette photo) One of the city of Janesville’s favorite sons has passed away. Howard Gage Junior was well known and liked in the city. The 1955 graduate of Janesville High School, and later U-W Madison, was known
Extensive damage may delay fire investigation
An early morning fire in Milton is under investigation. Fire Chief Randy Banker says firefighters arrived at the duplex on Sue Lane about 3:30 Monday morning to find flames shooting from the doors and windows. Damage was
Cheatham leaving Marquette program
Junior guard Haanif Cheatham has decided to leave the Marquette men’s basketball program for personal reasons, effective immediately. Cheatham had started each of the team’s first five games this season and was averaging 26.2 minutes a game,