Walker signs executive orders targeting opioid crisis

State and local agencies are getting some new tools to help with ongoing efforts to combat opioid abuse in Wisconsin. Governor Scott Walker on Friday signed two executive orders, which are based on recommendations made by the

Late weekend snow storm forecast for NW Wisconsin

Much of Northwest Wisconsin could receive between 6″ and 12″ of new snow, from a winter storm that’s in the forecast for the weekend. The National Weather Service Office in Duluth says that area could see up

‘Boom’ near Janesville was exploding SUV

A loud boom the disturbed residents and shook homes north of Janesville on Thursday morning, was an exploding SUV near the intersection of Kennedy and Manogue Roads. Rock County Sheriff’s Captain Jude Mauer said local investigators invited

Forward Janesville set federal legislative agenda

Transportation funding is the top federal legislative issue this year for Forward Janesville. Vice President of Government Relations Dan Cunningham says another key topic for an upcoming lobbying trip to Washington will center on collecting taxes from

Rock County board will not be censuring sheriff

The Rock County Board likely won’t be taking up a censure of Sheriff Robert Spoden.  Board Chair Russ Podzillni says he won’t be placing a resolution to censure the sheriff on the county board’s agenda.  Podzillni says

Big boom heard north of Janesville explained

(Gazette photo)  The loud boom, disturbing residents and shaking homes north of Janesville Thursday morning, was an exploding SUV near the intersection of Kennedy and Manogue Roads. Rock County Sheriff’s Captain Jude Mauer says local investigators invited

Dane County supervisors have passed a resolution to fund a $76 million project that will close two jail facilities and renovate the jail at the Public Safety Building in downtown Madison. Supervisor Paul Nelson said the county’s