Janesville resident offers to pay $200,000 towards repair of Monterey Dam
The issue may not have been on the Janesville City Council agenda, but that didn’t stop residents from sharing their support for keeping and repairing the Monterey Dam Monday night. Gary Schultz told the council he’s willing
Beloit Police ask for public’s help in identifying credit card fraud suspect
Local law enforcement hope surveillance photos will help identify a credit card fraud suspect. Beloit Police say a heavy-set, light-skinned black male entered Walmart three times on January 31st and made purchases using stolen credit card information.
Granato named Big Ten Coach of the Year
Wisconsin Badger men’s hockey coach Tony Granato was named the Big Ten Conference Coach of the Year after leading the Badgers to a second place finish in the league this season. Granato’s Badgers are 19-14-1 entering the Big
Report shows dozens of teens voted illegally in Wisconsin presidential primary
A report from the Wisconsin Elections Commission shows several dozen 17-year-olds illegally voted in the state’s presidential primary last April. Commission spokesman Reid Magney said they believe it was a result of those students mistakenly thinking they
Parkview School District asks voters to approves another 3-year $350,000 operational referendum
Officials with the Parkview School District turn to voters to extend the life of a three-year $350,000 operational referendum approved in 2014. Superintendent Steve Lutzke says as the revenue coming from the State hasn’t increased, voters are
Milton Chamber hosts award’s night
A “sold out” banquet for the Milton Area Chamber of Commerce annual awards night may be indicative of the business community’s resolve according to director Dani Stivarius. The Milton Area Chamber of Commerce will be offering two
City of Janesville hosts informational session for landlords
The City of Janesville will be holding an informational and training session regarding the City’s Rental Assistance Program for current and prospective landlords who would like to learn more about this program. The City of Janesville Rent
Wisconsin lawmakers want new limits on fetal tissue research
Republican lawmakers are reviving a push to restrict research done in Wisconsin that relies on fetal tissue from abortions. The proposed bill would ban researchers from using fetal tissue obtained from an abortion done after the start
Tourism spending may be up in Rock County
Governor Walker unveils summer advertising plans Monday morning at a state conference on tourism. Janesville Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Director Christine Rebout is excited about two new commercials highlighting traditions in Wisconsin vacations. Rebout says Governor
Rock County plans “friends” group for park’s system
Janesville isn’t alone in boasting about a quality park’s system. Rock County is also known for a wide variety of parks, trails, and activities. County Parks Community Coordinator David Hoffman says a new “friends” group is being