On February 12th, the Sheriff’s Office welcomed the newest member of the Canine Corrections Academy. “Apollo” is a year and a half old Wheaton Terrier. He was an “owner release” to the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin.
Wetlands development changes clear the Assembly
The state Assembly has approved legislation that will allow developers to fill some wetland areas without a permit. The bill would apply to smaller wetland areas that are under state control – primarily those near urban areas
Uncertain future for ‘alcohol czar’ legislation
While the Senate held a public hearing on a bill overhauling the enforcement of liquor laws, the chances of the bill passing in the Assembly remain uncertain. The so-called “alcohol czar” legislation would create a new office
Assembly approves special session welfare bills
The Assembly has approved a package of ten bills that makes sweeping changes to state welfare programs. The special session bills include increasing work requirements for FoodShare benefits and would put ID photos on FoodShare benefits cards.
Sturgeon Bay men arrested with loaded assault rifles in car
Two 19 year-old men from Sturgeon Bay had loaded guns in their car, when arrested at a high school in Mequon last Saturday. Police said Willard Hartman and Benjamin Krohn brought three assault rifles onto the campus
Ryan on school shooting: don’t ‘roll the conversation into taking away citizens’ rights’
House Speaker Paul Ryan says the latest school shooting should not lead to taking away gun rights. On an Indianapolis radio station, the Janesville Republican was asked about Wednesday’s shooting, that left 17 dead at a Florida
Bad smell prompts an evacuation at a Janesville elementary school.
The Janesville Fire Department responded to Washington Elementary shortly after 8:00 o’clock Thursday morning on a report of a natural gas odor on the first floor. Firefighters and Alliant Energy investigated with gas-detection meters and found no
Town of Beloit moves forward with incorporation
The Rock County Court is ready to review the Town of Beloit’s petition to incorporate as a village. Town Administrator Ian Haas says a public hearing is planned before Judge Barbara McCrory on March 5th. Haas says
Local legislator promotes broadband expansion
A local legislator is promoting four bills to support the expansion of broadband service into more rural areas. Assembly Representative Don Vruwink of Milton says high speed Internet access is vital to both business and education. The
Police promote anonymous tip line
The mass shooting at a Florida School Wednesday has Janesville police reminding residents of the “See Something-Say Something” campaign. Sergeant Aaron Ellis says the department is working with Crime Stoppers to promote the P3tips app for both