Dane County to boost immigrant support services
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi wants to help immigrant residents gain citizenship and better attain services. At a press conference in Madison Thursday, Parisi said all sectors of the Dane County economy – urban and rural –
Janesville Plan Commission considers temporary concrete production facility
The Janesville Plan Commission considers annexing and re-zoning approximately 58 acres of land from the Town of Harmony in order to accommodate a temporary concrete production operation tied to the I-39/90 expansion project. City of Janesville Associate
Green Bay mayor Jim Schmitt moves to stop removal effort
Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt wants a judge to stop a proceeding which could result in his removal from office. Schmitt was convicted of three misdemeanor counts for improperly accepting and reporting campaign donations. He was fined and
Low voter turnout expected for spring primary
Beloit resident Lowell Holtz’s name on the ballot isn’t expected to do much for voter turnout in the spring primary election this Tuesday. City Clerk Lori Stottler says there could be a slight increase in interest from
Beloit man sentenced on weapons charge
A 25-year-old Beloit man is sentenced to three years in federal prison on charges of felon in possession of a firearm. Kenneth Greene pleaded guilty to the possession charge late in 2015. He was accused of selling
Local technical school holds first ever signing ceremony
Next semester’s crop of first year students at Blackhawk Technical College appear to take their educational choice seriously. BTC spokesman Gary Kohn says 93 students signed a letter of intent during ceremonies on campus Thursday morning. Kohn
Discover Wisconsin features two cities in Rock County
This weekend’s edition of Discover Wisconsin means a lot to host Mariah Haberman who grew up in Evansville. The episode airing Saturday on-line and TV features her home town and Janesville. Haberman felt a lot of pressure
LeeAnn Rimes to headlines fundraiser at Janesville Performing Arts Center
The Janesville Performing Arts Center announces that internationally acclaimed singer and award-winning songwriter LeAnn Rimes will bring her rich, beautiful voice to JPAC on Saturday, May 6th 2017 as the headliner for JPAC’s annual gala fundraiser event.
Beloit company prepares for international show
A local manufacturer is preparing for the biggest weekend of its year. Beloit based Playmonster spokeswoman Lisa Wuennemann says the company will be unveiling its new fall line-up at the North American International Toy Fair in New
Trice to get the start for Wisconsin tonight
The Wisconsin Badgers will go with freshman D’Mitrik Trice at point guard tonight, replacing injured senior Bronson Koenig against the Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Badger coach Greg Gard made the announcement this morning after Koenig