‘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
Walker waiting on announcement about third term (AUDIO)
Governor Scott Walker says he’s putting off a decision on seeking a third term until after the next state budget is passed. Speaking to reporters in Madison Thursday morning, Walker said the budget is his main focus
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
Local school district finds itself needing more substitute teacher
The Janesville School District is exploring new ways to attract and recruit qualified substitute teachers. Director of Administration and Human Resources Scott Garner says the challenge is an overall shortage in the teaching profession. To aid in