Blackhawk Technical College hosts four career fairs
Blackhawk Technical College will open its doors to students and district residents alike during the first week of April with four career fairs. More than 75 private and public businesses and organizations from Wisconsin and northern Illinois are scheduled to attend. These
Walker appoints two new UW regents
Governor Scott Walker has named two new members to serve on the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. Walker on Wednesday announced that he’s appointing Mike Jones and Bob Atwell as citizen members of the board. Jones
Funeral service held for fallen Everest Metro police officer
Thousands took in the funeral service for fallen Everest Metro Detective Sgt. Jason Weiland, both in person at D.C. Everest High School and streaming the service online. Retired Wausau Police Captain Greg Hagenbucher was a family friend
Schimel responds to criticism on pollution settlement with 3M
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel is defending a decision not to seek fines against 3M in a pollution case. Under the court settlement reached in November, 3M Corp. agreed to make $665,000 in upgrades at two plants
Democrat Tim Cullen rules out run for governor
Another Democrat has decided against a run for Wisconsin governor in 2018. Former state Senator Tim Cullen said Wednesday he has decided not to seek the Democratic nomination in 2018, after concluding he could not raise the resources
State Representative Amy Loudenbeck hosts budget listening sessions
Republican State Representative Amy Loudenbeck of Clinton has scheduled two listening sessions to gather feedback from her constituents on Governor Walker’s proposed 2017-2019 budget. Members of the public are welcome to attend the following listening sessions:
Brodhead students taught the dangers of using smart phones behind the wheel
A major cell phone company will be asking students of a local high school to put their texting and driving skills to the line. A-T-&-T spokesperson Jessica Erickson says Triple-A is providing a driving simulator for lessons
Roadwork planned for I-39/90 Southbound near Beloit
Road construction season is about to begin in earnest on the Interstate in Rock County. The Department of Transportation says temporary widening on I-39/90 southbound, between the Shopiere Road interchange and the Illinois state line is slated
Rock County UW-Extension offers community garden plot rentals
Garden plots are available to rent for the 2017 season. The 3.5+ acre Rock County Community Garden is located off of Highway 14 in Janesville, Wisconsin. Annual plots are approximately 20’x25’ and cost $35 for one and
A Janesville high school is represented at Japan conference
Two Rock University High School students in Janesville are headed to Japan as part of the effort to keep the world from destroying itself with nuclear weapons. Humanities teacher Erin Jensen says Junior Jonathan Muraki and senior