City of Janesville receives award for using more recycled materials in road projects
The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the City of Janesville was the recipient of the 2017 Local Government Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements. The Engineering Division was recognized today (November 28)
DOT holds meting to update business owners on Highway 14/Humes Rd improvements
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is finalizing design plans to make improvements to US 14/Humes Road between Deerfield Drive and WIS 26 (Milton Avenue) in Janesville, which is currently scheduled for construction in 2022. Business
Oshkosh Corporation targets 2019 for headquarters move
Oshkosh Corporation is hoping to move into its new headquarters by the fall of 2019. The Fortune 500 company considered several locations, before formally picking a site in Oshkosh one week ago. The city agreed to sell
Concerns raised about proposed expansion at Kewaunee County dairy
The issue of possible dairy farm expansion and environmental concerns took center stage in Kewaunee County, during a public hearing Tuesday morning where the DNR took testimony on permits for five large operations. Ahead of that hearing,
One dead in Jefferson County crash
A 75-year-old Oconomowoc man is dead and three others injured after a traffic crash on Highway 16 in Jefferson County. The sheriff’s office office says a car driven west by Alvin Wolter, near County F about 3:00
Walker wants to attract young workers and veterans to Wisconsin
Governor Scott Walker is calling for a national marketing campaign designed to attract talented young workers and military veterans to come to Wisconsin. The governor on Wednesday proposed a $6.8 million effort to build the state’s workforce
Watch: Janesville police warn community about registered sex offender
Police are warning the public about a registered sex offender who has approached four girls since Oct. 30, offering them rides while they were on their way to school. None of the girls accepted the offer, and
Holidazzle in downtown Beloit is Friday
For the past thirteen years, the Downtown Beloit Association has hosted “Holidazzle,” a unique, evening shopping experience in historic Downtown Beloit! This event draws thousands of residents and visitors to revel in the holiday spirit and festivities
Badgers move up to No. 4 in College Football Playoff Rankings
Paul Chryst has told his team all season, not to worry about the College Football Playoff rankings. Just keep winning the next game on their schedule and things would work out. It took 12 wins, but the
Wisconsin volleyball players honored by the Big Ten
The Wisconsin Badger women’s volleyball team had two players named to the 2017 All-Big Ten team. A pair of middle blockers, junior Tionna Williams and freshman Dana Rettke were both named to the squad. Rettke and teammate,