Senate passes bill to close Lincoln Hills
The Wisconsin state Senate has passed passed a juvenile corrections reform bill. The $80 million plan approved on Tuesday is essentially the same as a measure that unanimously passed the Assembly last month. There was no debate
Town of Beloit and Town of Turtle Fire Departments merge
The Town of Beloit and Town of Turtle Boards have both voted unanimously to conduct an “operational merger” of their Fire Services. This agreement would allow both departments to operate autonomously and keep their own identity and
Man accused of fleeing police and hit and run held on $1,200 bail
The 28-year-old Janesville man apprehended in Beloit over the weekend after fleeing from a traffic stop, striking two vehicles, and injuring four people makes his first appearance in Rock County Court. At Giorgio M. Beard’s initial appearance,
Home prices up in Rock County
An increase in mortgage rates doesn’t appear to be having much of an impact on the sales price of homes in Rock County. Rock-Green Realtors Association President Ben Shult says year-to-date prices are up more than 30%
Beloit city council president offers state of the city
Beloit city leaders appear to be looking forward to a prosperous year. In offering his State of the City address Monday night, City Council President Kevin Leavy offered up a list of anticipated economic developments. Leavy also
Foxconn picks three contractors for Pleasant Prairie project
Foxconn Technology Group has selected three firms to serve as the lead contractors and designers for its $10 billion display manufacturing campus planned for Racine County. M+W Gilbane, CH2M, and The Sigma Group are scheduled begin to
Slow-No-Wake lifted on parts of the Rock River
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is lifting the Slow-No-Wake order on two sections of the Rock River. The sheriff’s office said in a news release Tuesday morning that the river has dropped below the levels that trigger
Lebron James leads Cavs past Bucks
Lebron James imposed his will on the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night as the Cavaliers pulled out a 124-117 win. With Cleveland head coach Tyronn Lue announcing earlier in the day that he would be taking a