Steil win keeps Ryan seat in GOP hands
The winner of Wisconsin’s first Congressional District race is another Janesville Republican. Bryan Steil came out ahead with 54.6 percent of the votes. Democrat Randy Bryce earned 42.4 percent of votes, and Independent Ken Yorgan trailed with
Baldwin beats Vukmir in Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race
Senator Tammy Baldwin has retained her seat and will serve another six years in the Senate, after handily defeating Leah Vukmir. Baldwin says voters soundly rebuked the big money that was spent on the campaign by Vukmir’s
Packers Hall of Fame to induct Ted Thompson
The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. announced today that it will induct former Packers executive vice president, general manager and director of football operations Ted Thompson at the 49th Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. The
Packers make more roster moves on Tuesday
The Green Bay Packers made more roster moves on Tuesday, signing CB Will Redmond to the active roster from the practice squad. They released safety Jermaine Whitehead and placed WR Geronimo Allison on injured reserve. Redmond was
Marijuana is on the ballot in Wisconsin
Marijuana is on the ballot in many Wisconsin communities Tuesday. Voters will join in a national debate for or against legalizing marijuana for medical or recreational use. Advisory referendums are on local ballots in 16 counties and
Janesville Police looking for red car in connection with shooting Saturday night
Janesville Police release more information about a shots fired incident Saturday night. Two occupied homes and a camping trailer in the 2800 block of North Pontiac Drive were struck by bullets shortly before 11:00 p.. Janesville Police
Dozens of school spending referendums on ballot in Wisconsin
School districts around Wisconsin have referendums on the ballot this Election Day. Sixty-one districts are asking voters to approve more money than allowed under state spending caps. Those districts are requesting a total of $1.4 billion for
Foxconn refutes ‘Wall Street Journal’ report it’s recruiting Chinese workers for Wisconsin plant
The “Wall Street Journal” reports that Foxconn Technology Group is considering bringing workers from China, to staff its Wisconsin factory. The firm is refuting the claim. The Journal ran the story Tuesday morning, and reported that Foxconn
Election day tips for Wisconsin voters
The Polls are open for the midterm general election, and it’s time to cast your ballot. If you’re voting today, be sure to bring an acceptable photo ID with you to the poll. Wisconsin elections commission spokesman
Rash of pedestrians hit by vehicles in Beloit
Beloit police are investigating two new separate vehicle versus pedestrian accidents. Authorities say the first happened a little after 6:30 Monday night on Pleasant Street just south of Portland Avenue. Police say a 49-year-old man was walking