Wisconsin Assembly passes civil service reforms
Following an often heated debate, the state Assembly on Tuesday approved legislation overhauling Wisconsin’s civil service system. However, Senate action may have to wait until at least January of next year. The legislation would speed up the
Community Action hosts free STI clinics
A local organization focused on preventing and reducing poverty in Rock and Walworth Counties is offering free screening for sexually transmitted infections. Community Action's First Choice Health Center is hosting two free walk-in clinics in Janesville and
AUDIO: Janesville School Board approves 2015-2016 budget
The Janesville Board of Education approves the $140 million 2015-2016 budget and sets the tax levy in a pair of unanimous votes. The balanced budget includes 1.27 percent drop in spending and a 2.2 percent increase in
First local Sleep Out to End Homelessness
The first community Sleep Out to End Homelessness is right around the corner, but there still is time to register. The Sleep Out will be held at the Rock County Fairgrounds beginning Friday, November 6th at 6
Ryan, Driver to be inducted into Wisconsin Hall of Fame
Two of Wisconsin’s all-time greats, Wisconsin Badger basketball coach Bo Ryan and former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver were announced as the 65th anniversary class to be inducted into the revitalized Wisconsin Athletic Hall of
Enrollment in Wisconsin school voucher program doubles
The number of students participating in Wisconsin’s statewide private school voucher program has more than doubled, since enrollment caps were lifted. Figures released by the state Department of Public Instruction show 2,514 students were enrolled in a
Wisconsin Assembly votes to eliminate state treasurer’s office
The job of Wisconsin state Treasurer would be history, under a proposed constitutional amendment approved by the Assembly on Tuesday. The proposal, which is on first consideration in the Legislature, would eliminate the position by 2019. It
Desbiens named WCHA Defensive Player of the Week
After earning a pair of shutouts against a top-10 foe, Wisconsin women’s hockey goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens was named the WCHA Defensive Player of the Week. Desbiens was stellar in goal last weekend for the No. 3 Badgers
AUDIO: Janesville may cut fire department budget
The Janesville City Council considers cutting the fire department's budget. Fire Chief Jim Jensen says his department is already running pretty lean, even though the council is considering cuts in next year's proposed budget. Jensen tells Your
Janesville council approves backyard chickens
Some Janesville residents may be doing the chicken dance. The city council voted four-to-three Monday night to approve backyard chickens at single-family residences. Up to four chickens will be allowed, but no roosters. Several young adults turned