Janesville approved for three federal Economic Opportunity Zones
The U.S. Department of Treasury announced on Monday, April 9, the City of Janesville was awarded three Economic Opportunity Zones which cover the former General Motors Assembly Plant, much of Janesville’s downtown, and the south side industrial
Rifle raffle ruffles feathers in Waunakee
A rifle raffle is proving controversial in one Wisconsin community. Friends of the NRA in Waunakee is selling tickets for a chance to win a gun similar to the one used in the Stoneman Douglas High School
Walker suggests permanent military presence on border
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is all in, on President Donald Trump’s National Guard border order. On Fox News Network Monday, Walker noted past presidents had deployed the Guard to fight the illegal drug trade. “I’d take it
Milwaukee reporter arrested in fight at Miller Park
A Milwaukee TV reporter is making news of his own. Police say A.J. Bayatpour of WITI-TV caused “a significant injury” to Ben Jordan, a reporter for WTMJ-TV. Bayatpour allegedly made disparaging remarks about Jordon’s girlfriend, also a reporter
Senator Lena Taylor ticketed for disorderly conduct
State Senate Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) has been ticketed for disorderly conduct. Police officers were in a Wells Fargo bank branch when the lawmaker reportedly aimed a racial slur at a teller when she wasn’t allowed to cash
Human Trafficking under discussion in Rock County
The Rock County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force is making the rounds in an effort to educate area residents. Rock County Social Worker Marsha Deitelhoff calls human trafficking a bigger problem than many people realize. She says the
Milton schools to assess pool
The Milton School District will be looking into what it’s up against when it comes to the aging swimming pool. The district’s insurance carrier last month performed a safety inspection of the facility. The inspection could have
Janesville Transit System receives $350,000 federal grant toward purchase of new bus
The Janesville Transit System is getting anew bus. Transit Director Rebecca Smith says it’s thanks in part to a federal grant. The new bus will be ADA accessible, more fuel efficient, and require less maintenance than the
Governor Walker signs nine welfare reform laws on Tuesday
Governor Scott Walker made a three city tour on Tuesday to sign nine bills into law that aim to reform the state’s welfare system. “I’ve said repeatedly that public assistance should be like a trampoline and less
File for an extension instead of rushing your taxes, says IRS
If you still haven’t filed your taxes this year, the IRS says it’s better to file for an extension than to rush your taxes. IRS spokesman Christopher Miller says rushing to complete your taxes can lead to