Packers trade out of NFL’s first round

The Green Bay Packers moved out of the first round, sending the 29th overall pick to the Cleveland Browns for the Browns first pick in the second round, number-33 overall.  The Packers also get the Browns pick in

Republicans propose ‘Free Speech on Campus Act’

Republican state lawmakers are proposing a bill they say will help protect free speech rights on University of Wisconsin campuses. The legislation, so-sponsored by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), directs the UW System to implement policies that

Cities of Janesville and Beloit celebrate Arbor Day

For the thirteenth year, the City of Janesville has officially been designated as a Tree City USA community. This designation is a significant achievement and demonstrates the City’s commitment to effective urban forest management. To receive this

Wausau educator named Wisconsin Teacher of the Year

For the first time, an educator at Wausau East High School has won the Wisconsin Teacher of the Year award. Brent Zinkel, a History Teacher at Wausau East, was presented with the award at a school assembly

Legendary boys basketball coach, Frank Schade retiring

After 42 years at Plymouth and Oshkosh North, legendary boys high school basketball coach Frank Schade has announced his retirement. Schade spent the last 31 years as the head coach at Oshkosh North, leading the Spartans to

Rock County Historical Society hosts History Makers event

The Rock County Historical Society is hosting the USO-themed History Makers on April 29, 2017 at The Venue, 28 S. Main St., Janesville. The event is the Society’s largest fundraiser, while focusing on honoring community members who’ve

Johnson has his own ideas about tax reform

As President Donald Trump rolls out his tax reform plans, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson has his own ideas. The Wisconsin Republican wants corporate shareholders to be taxed at the same rate as entities such as limited-liability corporations,

UW-Whitewater prepared to build new residence hall

Construction of a $34 million residence hall for UW-Whitewater clears its last legislative hurdle. State Representative Janis Ringhand of Evansville says Whitewater has had a housing shortage for ten-years.  The Democrat says the school has been contracting housing for