City council likely to urge state officials to “Just Fix” transportation budget woes
When it comes to state transportation funding, some Janesville City Council members are saying “Just Fix It.” The “Just Fix It” resolution proposed by Council President Sam Liebert and Councilmember Dave Marklein has already been passed by
Janesville City Council to consider TIF agreement for 101 Milwaukee Street
If Janesville City Council approves a TIF development agreement Monday, Shine Medical Technologies will likely move their headquarters and 80 jobs to 101 Milwaukee Street. Janesville Economic Development Director Gale Price says the proposed agreement entails a
Walker leaving options open on UW tuition
Governor Scott Walker says no decision has been made yet on how his budget will address the future of a University of Wisconsin tuition freeze. Walker has indicated he wants to continue the freeze, while System President
Regents approve $42.5 million UW System budget
The University of Wisconsin system’s Board of Regents has approved a budget request for $42.5 million. Regent Tony Evers voted no. “This budget in my estimation falls short of what the university system needs,” Evers said. “I
Governor Walker dismisses claim that Wisconsin elections have been rigged
Governor Scott Walker is dismissing a claim that he had a hand in rigging Wisconsin elections. In a column released earlier this week, conservative political consultant Roger Stone said there are strong indications Walker and Republican National
Matthews and Peppers agree to meet with the NFL
According to an ESPN report, Green Bay Packers linebackers Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers, along with Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison, have agreed to meet with NFL investigators. The league threatened suspension if the players didn’t agree
Janesville police officer fired for disorderly conduct
Probationary Officer Thomas Erickson is no longer with the Janesville Police Department. Erickson was arrested July 24 on a disorderly conduct charge. According to police, Erickson and a friend had been at an East Milwaukee Street tavern.
37-year-old accused of having sex with 14-year-old Janesville girl
A 37-year-old Deerfield man accused of enticing a 16-year-old Rock County girl faces new charges involving another local girl, and authorities are looking into the possibility of even more victims. Two new criminal complaints were filed Wednesday
Janesville probationary officer disciplined
Janesville Probationary Officer Thomas Erickson is no longer with the Police Department after he was arrested July 24 on a disorderly conduct charge. Authorities say Erickson and a friend had been at an East Milwaukee Street tavern.
Hall of Fame Refund Policy Approved
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced today that the Board of Trustees approved a special reimbursement plan for all ticketholders to the 2016 Hall of Fame Game. Ticketholders will be fully refunded the face-value of their