Janesville School Board reviews district’s inclement weather procedures
The Janesville School Board reviewed the district’s inclement weather procedure Tuesday evening after an incident last Monday left many parents upset. After the decision had been made to go forward with classes, bus drivers reported that the
Public hearing draws criticism for labor agreement legislation
Legislation banning local governments from requiring labor agreements in their construction contracts faced criticism at the Capitol Tuesday, as lawmakers held a public hearing on the proposal. The bill from state Rep. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) would prevent
Oak Hill Chapel repair and restoration entering final phase
After three years, the restoration and repair of the Oak Hill Chapel in Janesville is entering it’s final phase. Friends of Oak Hill Chapel Co-President Richard Snyder provided an update on the project’s progress to the Janesville
Governor Walker sets February 8 for budget address
Governor Scott Walker plans to release his state budget plan early next month. The governor has requested a joint session of the legislature at 4 p.m. on February 8, where he will outline his proposal for the
Display of Nazi flag puts Oshkosh family in fear
A Nazi flag flown at a Oshkosh duplex has puts a family who lives there in fear. The flag has been taken down, but a photo shared online has led to threats being made to a neighbor.
Winterfest is this weekend in Beloit
Beloit Winterfest is a three-day festival celebrating outdoor and indoor winter activities for every age and ability throughout Beloit. Some event highlights include: Open skate at Edwards Ice Arena Free snowshoeing at The Big Hill Center in
State grant may help start-ups in Rock County
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is awarding the Janesville Innovation Center a $66,000 grant to advance the climate for entrepreneurship. Innovation Center Manager Mike Mathews says the money will be used through the Rock County Entrepreneurial Business
Housing market remains strong in Rock County
Rock County realtors are enjoying a boom time. Rock-Green Realtors Association President Heidi Krenz-Buchanan says the median sales price of a home sold in 2016 increased 10% compared to the year before. The latest report from the Wisconsin
AUDIO REPORT: Micro-brewery opens in downtown Janesville
A historic building in downtown Janesville has a very trendy new business. Rock County Brewing Company co-founder Andy Walker and his partners, who are finally opening the nano-brewery in the old Carriage Works building, have a passion
Federal lawsuit targets treatment of Wisconsin juvenile offenders
A federal class action lawsuit has been filed over the treatment of juvenile offenders housed at state facilities, which alleges staff make excessive use of solitary confinement and pepper spray to control the population. The American Civil