Representative Jim Sensenbrenner won’t seek reelection
Wisconsin’s longest serving member of Congress has announced he won’t seek reelection. Menominee Falls Republican Jim Sensenbrenner made the announcement on Wednesday. The 76-year-old was elected to the House in a 1979 special election. Sensenbrenner currently sits
Janesville City Council decides against limiting public comment
The public comment portion of Janesville City Council meetings won’t have any new limitations. The council agreed to indefinitely table any ordinance change during their special study session Wednesday afternoon. Council members Tom Wolfe and Rich Gruber
Trump emergency declaration includes loss of $8 million for Madison Air National Guard base
Funding for Madison’s Air National Guard base will be spent on the southern border instead. A Wisconsin National Guard spokesman confirmed Wednesday that $8 million that had been allotted for a small arms weapons range at the
South Beloit to tax cannabis retailers
An area community plans to cash in on Illinois’ legalization of recreational marijuana. South Beloit Mayor Ted Rehl says the city council this week approved a plan to tax cannabis retailers using new state statutes as a
City of Beloit restricts vaping
Finding a place to vape will be just as difficult as lighting up in Beloit soon. Youth2Youth Director Debbie Fischer says she’s pleased with the city council’s decision this week to ban the use of electronic delivery
New farm bills aimed at supporting struggling farms introduced at Capitol
Three new farm bills aimed at helping struggling Wisconsin farmers were announced at the Capitol on Tuesday. One of the bills would create a permanent position at the UW-Extension to help farmers with estate planning. Baraboo assemblyman
YWCA seeks nominations for Dorothy Height Award
The fifth annual YWCA Rock County Dorothy Height Award for Diversity in the Workplace will be presented at the annual YWCA Rock County Racial Justice Conference on November 7, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Express/Janesville Conference Center.
Alpine Valley is sold
Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy is sold to a Florida company for $7.5 million. According to a news release the amphitheater with a capacity of 37,000 is still under lease with Live Nation Entertainment for
Janesville man arrested for 5th offense OWI
A 53-year-old Janesville man is under arrested for drunken driving for the 5th time. Janesville Police says an officer stopped a vehicle driven by Kelly O. Hill just before 1:00 Wednesday morning because he knew Hill had
Sternberger to Injured reserve, Packers sign Lazard to active roster
The Green Bay Packers placed third round draft pick, wide receiver Jace Sternberger on injured reserve this week. Sternberger injured his left ankle in the final preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs last Thursday and has