State Dems look to move Wisconsin to ranked choice voting system
Two Legislative democrats would like to see Wisconsin move to a ranked choice voting system. State Representative Mark Spreitzer says the change would allow people to not only vote for who they would hope to win, but
JFC co-chair Sen. Marklein opposed to pot legalization as part of budget
One of the heads of the Legislature’s joint finance committee says he’s not on board with Governor Evers plans on marijuana legalization as part of the state budget. Senator Howard Marklein says that local sheriffs continue to
Wisconsin elections commission expecting low turnout for next week’s primary
The Wisconsin Elections Commission is predicting a low turnout ahead of next week’s February primary election. Administrator Megan Wolfe says that’s not unusual. “February elections, especially in an odd number year, always have unfortunately very low turnout and
Order is set for 2021 NFL Draft’s opening round
The completion of the NFL season means the first round order for the NFL Draft is set. Jacksonville, following their 1-15 season, holds the number 1 pick, followed by the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins (trade from
Antetokounmpo named NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week, leading the Bucks to four straight wins last week. Antetokounmpo averaged 24 points, 10.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.5 blocks
Wisconsin men’s hockey team climbs in polls after sweep of Gophers
The Wisconsin Badger men’s hockey team climbed in both hockey polls on Monday, following their weekend sweep over previous No. 2 Minnesota in the Twin Cities. The Badgers moved from 11th in last week’s USCHO.com poll to
Three suspects arrested for theft of catalytic convertors
Local police are looking to speak with anyone who may have had a catalytic convertor stolen from their vehicle recently. According to an alert from the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Orfordville Police stopped a vehicle in the
Peoples Maps Commission holds virtual public hearing for 1st Congressional District
The State’s nine-member non partisan redistricting commission is seeking public input from residents of the 1st Congressional District this week. People’s Maps Commission Chair Chris Ford says a virtual public hearing will take place from 5:30 until
Packers announce the hiring of Barry, Drayton
The Green Bay Packers made it official on Monday afternoon, announcing the hiring of Joe Barry as the teams new defensive coordinator along with the promotion of Maurice Drayton to special teams coordinator. Barry worked as an
22-year-old arrested in Beloit shooting
Beloit police say a 22-year-old man is in custody after a shooting near Woodward and Park Avenues around quarter-to-nine Sunday night. Police posted on their Facebook page, Znobian AD McAdory was being belligerent with others in a