Ho Chunk Nation not concerned about Illinois gambling expansion impacting Beloit casino project
The Ho Chunk Nation in Wisconsin isn’t too concerned about gambling legislation in Illinois affecting their plans for a casino project in Beloit. Ho Chunk Nation public relations director Ryan Greendeer says their project will integrate with
Outdoor music permit for Hammy’s Roadside Bar under review after complaints from neighbors
A group of Janesville residents are upset about the volume of music that comes from Hammy’s Roadside Bar on the city’s south side. Eight citizens spoke during the public comment portion of Monday’s city council meeting to
Second man dies after being pulled from Lake Monona during Ironman Triathlon
A second man who was pulled from Lake Monona during Sunday’s Ironman Triathlon has died. The second victim has been identified as Madison firefighter Todd Mahoney. Mahoney had been in critical condition since being pulled from the
Evers vetoes loom as work on budget wraps up
As work on the state budget wraps up, talk of vetoes looms large. “I think you’re obviously going to see partial vetoes for sure,” Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz said on Monday. “The extent of those remains
Kaul joins lawsuit opposing merger of T-Mobile and Sprint
Wisconsin has joined a lawsuit to block the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint. Alleging it is anticompetitive and will drive-up prices for consumers, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined 8 states and the District of Columbia
Marquette to drop standardized test requirements for admission in 2020
Starting next fall, students seeking to apply to Marquette University will not be required to take a standardized test to get in. Dean of Undergraduate Admissions Brian Troyer says they want to take a more holistic approach
Foxconn wins court ruling over Lake Michigan water diversions
Foxconn has won court ruling over its water supply. The City of Racine wants to divert millions of gallons of water from Lake Michigan to serve Foxconn’s future factory complex in Mount Pleasant. State administrative law judge
Local woman charged with selling sick dogs
A rural Janesville woman is accused of selling puppies infected with a deadly virus. 40-year-old Nicole L. Musick is charged in Rock County Court with misdemeanor mistreating animals. According to the criminal complaint a couple bought two
Some Milton teachers won’t get raises despite positive evaluations
19 teachers in the Milton School District will not receive pay raises for positive evaluations this year after a school board decision Monday. To give those teachers pay increases, the board would have had to approve adjusting
Michigan man sentenced for having sex with Evansville teen
A 33-year-old Michigan man accused of having a sexual relationship with an Evansville teen is sentenced in Rock County Court. As part of a plea agreement, charges of child sexual assault were dismissed, but Bryan S. Kind