Enrollment in Wisconsin private school voucher programs climbs
Enrollment in Wisconsin’s private school voucher programs was up nearly eight percent this school year. Figures released by the Department of Public Instruction show 36,249 students received vouchers this fall, up from 33,565 last year. School Choice
Rock County Community Baby Shower is Tuesday
Expectant mothers and mothers with a child born between April and October are invited to attend the 15th annual Rock County Community Baby Shower, Tuesday, October 24, 5-8 pm, at the Moose Lodge, 2701 W. Rockport Rd., Janesville.
Speaker Vos apologizes for calling Senators ‘terrorists’
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is apologizing for referring to some Republican members of the state Senate as terrorists. Vos made the comments during a weekend appearance on UpFront with Mike Gousha, when asked about three GOP hold-outs
Janesville students get a jump on their careers
Middle school students in Janesville are working ahead on their careers. District College and Career Readiness Coordinator Patty Hernandez says all middle school students create their own academic and career plans. The exercise is intended to help
CARE House YWCA Rock County celebrates renovations
Rock County children, who’ve been the victim of assault, abuse, or neglect have a safe place to tell their story. YWCA Executive Director Angela Moore says the “Care House” was established so children only had to tell
Beloit students take top national business honors
Beloit Memorial High School is enjoying some national recognition for its’ business classes. Professional Educator Chris Labrie says the national average for a recent “High School of Business” program exam was little better than 50%, but participating
Janesville League of Women Voters hosts Fair Maps Community Forum
The Janesville League of Women Voters will host a Fair Maps Community Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6-8 p.m. in Allen Hall at the University of Wisconsin –Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave, in Janesville. Two long-time legislators, former
Wisconsin home sales down in September
While Wisconsin Realtors sold fewer homes in September, sales for the first nine months of 2017 still set a new record for the second straight year. The Wisconsin Realtors Association says 7,600 existing houses were sold statewide
Proposal would switch Wisconsin State Park passes to 12 month system
Annual State Park and Trail stickers would be good for a full year, under a bill being proposed at the Capitol. Passes can currently only be used for the calendar year in which they were bought, while
Republicans want apology after Speaker calls senators ‘terrorists’
Republican leaders in the state Senate are calling on Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to apologize, after he called members of the GOP caucus “terrorists” for their actions during the state budget battle earlier this year. Vos made