Republicans propose Department of Transportation reforms
As lawmakers grapple with how to close a shortfall in the transportation fund, a group of Republican lawmakers are proposing a sweeping series of reforms to how the state Department of Transportation operates. The proposed legislation released
Johnson seeks to close Fentanyl loophole
As deaths from synthetic opioids rise nationwide, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson is proposing legislation he argues will help prosecutors go after the people trafficking those drugs. While Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are well known to law
Public input sought on Krueger Park playground equipment proposals
Brian Ramsey, City of Beloit’s Director of Parks and Leisure Services, invites the general public to attend a Neighborhood Playground Meeting regarding new playground equipment scheduled for installation later this summer in Krueger Park. This meeting will
Avery, state file letters with judge
Written arguments in appeal of Steven Avery’s murder conviction have been presented to a Sheboygan County judge hearing post-conviction motions. Avery’s attorney Kathleen Zellner says she is requesting the state appeals court dismiss its proceedings in the case
Water quality advisory issued for parts of the Rock River
The Rock County Health Department issues a water quality advisory for the Rock River from Indianford to Beloit. Environmental Health Director Rick Wietersen says surface water testing indicated high levels of E. Coli bacteria at Traxler Park
Democratic bill would legalize marijuana in Wisconsin
As more states begin to look at legalizing marijuana as a way to generate new revenue, a Democratic state lawmaker once again wants to add Wisconsin to the list of those considering the move. Announcing the bill
Janesville property owners encouraged to clear storm sewer catch basins
With the recent heavy rainfall the Janesville area has experienced, it is important that storm sewer catch basins are cleared in order to allow for proper stormwater drainage. Localized flooding is more likely to occur when storm
Brewers pull off a minor deal with the Yankees
With the division rival Chicago Cubs pulling off a sizeable deal with the crosstown Chicago White Sox today, the Milwaukee Brewers didn’t necessarily match it, but they made a deal of their own none-the-less. The Brewers sent
JPAC salutes local history with Shakespeare
It’s not everyday you can see Shakespeare performed in Rock County, but it appears to be making a come-back, of sorts, thanks to a recent performance by the Milton College Preservation Society. Janesville Performing Arts Center Director
Two hotels planning to build in Beloit
More than one hotel chain is planning to build in Beloit. City Planning Director Drew Pennington says the latest is a Home2 Suites Hotel by Hilton. The new hotel is expected to have more than 100 rooms.