15th annual downtown Beloit ArtWalk is Friday
For the past 14 years, the Downtown Beloit Association (DBA) has hosted “ArtWalk,” a unique, evening shopping experience in historic Downtown Beloit that transforms businesses into art galleries! This event draws hundreds of residents and visitors alike
Speaker Ryan dismisses calls for special prosecutor (AUDIO)
House Speaker Paul Ryan does not believe a special prosecutor is needed to handle an investigation into possible ties between President Trump’s campaign and Russian interests. Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle have been calling
One person dead in Manitowoc apartment fire
The state Fire Marshal’s office is helping to investigate an apartment fire in Manitowoc that killed one person A unit on the third floor was burning Wednesday afternoon when firefighters arrived, and the unidentified victim was later
JFC co-chairs open to dropping transportation from budget
With transportation funding expected to be a major sticking point in state budget negotiations, lawmakers could look at taking it up as a standalone bill. While Assembly Republicans have put forward a plan that relies on changes
Forward Foundation raises $300,000 for interactive water feature in downtown Janesville
The City of Janesville’s Rock Renaissance Area Redevelopment and Implementation Strategy gets a real shot in the arm from Forward Janesville’s charitable arm the Forward Foundation. President John Beckord says $300,000 has been raised to pay for an
Well testing recommended in Rock County
The DNR and local health officials are paying special attention to well water. Rock County Health Department, Environmental Health Director, Rick Wietersen says the most common form of contamination comes from coliform bacteria. He says about 15%
Rock River Trail recognized in a legislative resolution
Beginning near Fond du Lac and running through Rock County and into Illinois, the Rock River Trail has gained the attention of the state legislature. Representative Mark Spreitzer of Beloit says both the Senate and Assembly have
Car fire threatens home in Town of Beloit
Wind and rain may have helped the Town of Beloit Fire Department keep a car fire from spreading to a nearby house. Town of Beloit firefighters say they found a car fully involved in flames when they
Hart Road bridge repair over I-39/90 southbound near Beloit begins next week
Starting next week, crews will begin repairs to a damaged girder on the Hart Road bridge over Interstate 39/90 southbound near Beloit. I-39/90 will remain open to two lanes (in each direction) during daytime hours with periodic
Assembly approves mandatory reporting in juvenile corrections
Guards at the state’s juvenile institutions would be required to report suspected cases of child abuse, under a bill on its way to the governor’s desk. The state Assembly on Wednesday gave final approval to the legislation,