DPI will not revoke license of porn-viewing teacher

MADISON (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will not revoke the license of a teacher who viewed pornographic emails at work, despite Gov.

Gov. Scott Walker signs 55 bills into law at State Capitol

MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker signed 55 bills into law on Wednesday, April 16th at the Wisconsin State Capitol.Assembly Bill 173 – establishes special vehicle registration plates associated with Wisconsin Trout Unlimited.

Gov. Walker signs bill to establish police dept. at Marquette

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker signed Assembly Bill 768 on Monday, April 14th -- increasing public safety in Wisconsin and allowing Marquette University to create a campus police department.“Marquette University has a proven track record of deterring crime and ensuring the safety of students,” said Governor Walker.  “This bill will allow for continued partnership between the university and the Milwaukee Police Department and is a great example of cooperation between the state, local government and the private sector.”Assembly Bill 768 – authorizes Marquette University to create a police department and employ university police officers.

Democrats host annual Founders Day Gala Dinner

MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- On Saturday, April 12th Democrats held their annual Founders Day Gala Dinner to help raise money for the Governor's race, but they weren't the only party making an effort to claim the state's top job.The finish line may be in November, but the starting line in the race for governor has already begun.

City leaders take aim at tougher gun laws on felons, criminals

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, along with Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, are sending a message to Wisconsin lawmakers with the goal of keeping guns out of the hands of felons.A two-year-old boy is one of the latest victims of gun violence in Milwaukee.

Gov. Walker signs bill creating Silver Alert

MADISON (AP) — A new system to send alerts when an at-risk adult has gone missing will be created under a bill Gov.

University of Wisconsin reserves stood at $1.6 billion

MADISON (AP) -- New figures from the University of Wisconsin System show the system's reserves stood at $1.7 billion at the end of March.