Walker would be ‘shocked’ if Ryan doesn’t run
Governor Scott Walker does not believe what he calls “crazy” speculation that House Speaker Paul Ryan plans to retire in 2018. Speaking to reports in Madison Friday, Walker said he talked to the Janesville Republican after Politico
Shilling says women face ‘basic sexism in the workplace’
The state Senate’s minority leader says workplace culture needs to change, in response to the “me too” movement. La Cross Democrat Jennifer Shilling says women in the legislature and elsewhere are used to a level of “basic
Bill would require ignition interlock devices for first time drunk drivers
First time drunk drivers could have ignition interlock devices installed in their vehicles, under bill being proposed by state lawmaker. It’s a fairly straightforward measure from Milwaukee Senate Democrat, Chris Larson. Get busted for first time drunk
Baldwin wants EEOC information on sexual harassment of tipped workers
U.S. Senators want to make sure sexual harassment against women who work for tips are being fairly addressed. Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin joined 18 colleagues in a letter to the Acting Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’
Law enforcement agencies across will be cracking down on drunk driving over the holidays. It’s a particular problem this time of year. The annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign puts extra officers on the state’s
Beloit mother charged with child neglect causing death is arrested for bail jumping
A 29-year-old Beloit woman who’s charged in connection with the death of her newborn son is arrested for violating the conditions of her bond. Jessica Nelson is charged with child neglect resulting in death after her seven
Rock County Sheriff’s Office takes over death investigation
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of 27-year-old Nakiela Thompson of Milwaukee, who’s body was found at the Road Ranger truck stop in South Beloit on November 1st. Captain Todd Christiansen says Winnebago County
A crack down on drunk drivers begins
With the holiday season here, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up patrols to deter drunk drivers. Sheriff’s Commander Troy Knutson says a new “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign begins Friday. Funding is made
Gold coin brightens Janesville Salvation Army bell ringing
The Janesville Salvation Army is calling attention to a unique donation. Major Bob Fay says a one-ounce gold coin valued at more than $1200 was dropped into a Red Kettle Tuesday. The 1999 “Walking Liberty” gold coin
Vos and Fitzgerald call for Ethics and Elections leaders to resign
The two top Republicans in the state Legislature are calling on the administrators of the state Ethics and Elections Commissions to resign. In letters sent Thursday to Ethics administrator Brian Bell and Elections administrator Mike Haas, Assembly