Janesville City Council looks at concrete production facility tied to I-39/90 expansion
A developer could be one step closer to providing concrete that’s produced in Janesville for the Interstate expansion project after Monday night. Associate Planner Ryan Krzos says the City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances annexing
Wagner, Zeitler sign big free agent deals
It didn’t take long for a pair of former Badger offensive linemen to sign lucrative deals with Thursday’s start of NFL free agency. Ricky Wagner and Kevin Zeitler, both three-year starters for UW and started on the
Wisconsin wins big at U.S. Championship Cheese Contest
The United States has a new champion in cheese. After two days of judging at Lambeau Field, the 2017 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest winner was announced Thursday night at the KI Convention Center. After decades of entering the
Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind rules out run for governor
Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind has decided against a run for governor next year. The La Crosse Democrat said in a statement Friday that he’s been encouraged to run by many people during his travels around the state. “I
Whitewater economic development organization gets state grant
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is awarding the Whitewater Community Development Authority a $75,000 matching grant to help get more businesses going. WEDC officials say the grant will function as a seed fund to provide a “diversified
Daylight savings time returns this weekend
Adjusting for Daylight Savings Time this weekend apparently resets our biological clocks as well, according to Dr. Mark Lanser with SSM Health. Lanser says studies show accident rates and heart attacks increase in frequency the day after
Group plans town hall meeting for local Congressman
A local group wants Congressman Paul Ryan of Janesville to feel a little pressure for what’s seen as his reluctance to meet with constituents. Organizer Yuri Rashkin says the Wisconsin Progressive Alliance is hosing a town hall
Former state representative from Janesville prepares to run for Governor
A retired state senator says he’s on track for a run to challenge the incumbent Republican governor. Democrat Tim Cullen of Janesville, has a long career in local and state politics. Cullen has been traveling the state
Wisconsin communities getting state help to replace lead water lines
Racine, Clintonville, and Florence will get help from the state Department of Natural Resources to replace lead water lines that go into homes and other buildings. Racine is completing its own upgrades to its water system, and
Marquette bounced from Big East Tournament
The Marquette Golden Eagles now wait until selection Sunday to find out their NCAA Tournament fate. Most experts feel the Golden Eagles will have a spot in the field, despite their 82-76 Quarterfinal loss in the Big