Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke resigns
The sheriff of Milwaukee County has resigned. Sheriff David Clarke submitted a letter of resignation with the Milwaukee County clerk Thursday afternoon, saying he will step down from a position he has held since 2002. In a
Surface Transportation Board rejects application for rail line through Rock County
Residents in the path of a proposed railway though the town of Beloit are rejoicing The Federal Surface Transportation Board announced Thursday that it has rejected Great Lakes Basin Transportation’s application to build a 261 mile rail
Milton Public Library hosts fun run/walk for teens
The Milton Public Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is excited to announce the second annual Library Lope: Let’s Dash for Books, a 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk on Saturday, September 2, starting at 8:30 a.m. This fun run
Ryan holds discussion on opioid epidemic in Janesville
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan met with community leaders and families in Rock County Thursday, to discuss efforts to battle the opioid epidemic. Ryan held a roundtable discussion in Janesville, where he talked about efforts by Congress
Town of Beloit considers name for possible new village
If a portion of the town of Beloit incorporates into a new village, a part of the process will include selecting a name to put on the application. Town Administrator Ian Haas says he’s already taken the
Thresheree begins
(Thresheree Facebook photo) A historical look at farming comes alive this weekend in Rock County. The Rock River Thresheree begins its annual four day run Friday. Rock River Thresheree Vice President Charlie Hendrickson says exhibits include hundreds
Local school district considers referendum
Officials with the Evansville School District are reviewing their options for a facilities referendum. District Administrator Jerry Roth says a 35-member committee, made up of community members, business owners, and district staff will decide the need. The
Janesville pharmacist sentenced on fraud charge
A 55-year-old Janesville pharmacist is sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding the government of close to three-quarters of a million dollars. A U.S. Attorney’s Office release says Mark S. Johnson will begin serving his sentence
School boards could face new referenda restrictions
Wisconsin school districts will have to adjust to new restrictions on when they can hold referenda votes, under a provision added to the state budget earlier this week. The change restricts votes on requests by schools to
Sanfellipo amendments address I-94 East/West corridor
A state lawmaker wants to make sure a crucial Interstate project remains on track. Representative Joe Sanfellipo (R-New Berlin) says the I-94 East-West corridor, between the Zoo and Marquette interchanges, needs to enumerated by the Joint Finance