Wisconsin exports increase in first half of 2017
Worldwide exports of products from Wisconsin businesses increased over 8-percent during the first half of 2017 compared to the same period last year. That’s according to state economic and agriculture officials who analyzed data from the U.S.
State Senator Janis Ringhand supports “dark store” legislation
A local state legislator is speaking out against a property tax loophole that allows big box stores to be assessed at the same rate as abandoned or blighted properties. State Senator Janis Ringhand of Evansville says when the
Hufcor teams up with JJ Watt Foundation to collect donations for flood victims
The people of Rock County come together to aid flood victims in Hurricane Harvey ravaged Texas. Janesville-based Hufcor is teaming up with the JJ Watt Foundation to collect specific items that will delivered to the Houston-area via
Beloit accepting applications for City Council vacancy
A vacancy exists on the Beloit City Council for the balance of a term which expires April 17, 2018. If you meet the following qualifications, you are eligible to apply: Resident of the City of Beloit
GBCC plans legislative breakfast
Beloit business leaders will have a chance to grill their local Assembly Representatives about the issues during a legislative breakfast Thursday morning. Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Director Amy Thurner expects Democrat Mark Spreitzer and Amy Loudenbeck
Pedestrian bridge planned for Rock River in Beloit
Construction is set to begin on a pedestrian and bicycle bridge across the Rock River in Beloit. City Economic Director Andrew Janke says the bridge will connect the Ironworks campus across the river to a spot between
Speaker Ryan to host opioid roundtable in Janesville
The opioid crisis will take center stage at Mercyhealth Emergency Services Center in Janesville Thursday when House Speaker Paul Ryan plans to host a roundtable discussion. Ryan last month touted House passage of a bill to increase
Crash victim’s name released
The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department is releasing the name of the victim from Monday night’s fatal roll-over accident on the Interstate in the town of Milton. The Medical Examiner says 37-year-old Kenny J. Lissner of Evansville
Kooyenga decides against U.S. Senate run
A Republican state lawmaker says he has decided against a run for U.S. Senate next year. In a statement, Rep. Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) says the current field of Republican candidate have “impressive backgrounds, convictions and ability to
911 audio released from March shooting rampage in Wausau area
Following an investigation that cleared officers in the death of gunman who killed four people earlier this year, police have released audio from 911 a call placed by the suspect right after the shootings. Nengmy Vang shot