‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign underway

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is teaming with local law enforcement agencies across the state to crack down on drunken driving over the holidays. The annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign that will run from

Beloit City Council considers new Holiday Inn Express

A conditional use permit from the Beloit City Council is all that stands between a developer and a new six-story, 127 room hotel. Planning and Building Services Director Drew Pennington says the City Council will hold a

Fresh snow in Wisconsin forecast through Saturday

Winter storm watches and warnings are already in effect for all of Wisconsin, with up to 12 inches of snow in the forecast from Friday afternoon through Saturday. The National Weather Service predicts 6-12 inches for the

Wisconsin unemployment rate unchanged in November

Wisconsin’s unemployment rate held steady in November. Figures released by the state Department of Workforce Development show the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the state last month was at 4.1 percent, which was unchanged from October and

Speeding driver kills Racine city employee

A Racine Public Works employee died Wednesday after being pinned against his truck by a speeding car. Mayor John Dickert announced the death of Mark Gates. “He followed every protocol. Everything that we train our people to

Local company garners national acclaim

A local company is getting national recognition for a number of its products. PlayMonster of Beloit spokeswoman Lisa Wuennemann says the game maker has been nominated for five “Toy of the Year” awards.  Nominations including Activity Toy

Janesville Jets and SSM Health host Teddy Bear Toss

The Janesville Jets, members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), are proud to announce a partnership with SSM Health on their third annual Teddy Bear Toss, scheduled for Saturday, December 17, versus the Springfield Jr. Blues.

Packers’ Starks sidelined after car accident

Green Bay Packers running back James Starks was added to the injury list this week with a concussion.  It turns out that injury didn’t take place on the field. Starks was involved in a car accident on