Janesville Boston Store is closing
The Boston Store in the Janesville Mall is going the way of the Elder-Beerman store in Beloit and closing. Parent company Bon-Ton notified the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Friday that it plans to close 12 Boston
City of Janesville encourages block parties
Nothing like a block party to bolster a sense of community according to Janesville City Recreation Director Shelley Slapak. Besides blocking neighborhood streets, Slapak says the city also has an equipment rental program. A brochure can be
Beloit Schools move quickly in search for new superintendent
Beloit School District residents are being asked for their input on a new superintendent. Search firm School Exec Connect Director Miles Turner says focus groups are being formed now, and along with an on-line survey found on
Local Congressman at odds with President’s call for National Guard troops
A local congressman is urging Governor Walker to reject President Trump’s decision to send National Guard troops to patrol the Mexican border. Mark Pocan of Madison says Wisconsin’s guardsmen and women should only be called upon to
Police: Beaver Dam man had explosives lab and white supremacist literature
A Beaver Dam man killed in an explosion last month had a bomb making lab and white supremacist literature in his apartment. Terrence Gebhardt with the Beaver Dam police department spoke with 27 News. “We based everything
State Supreme Court sends John Doe case back to lower court
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices have kicked a decision on one of the John Doe investigations against Governor Walker back down to a lower court. The Court issued an order on Thursday that a Brown County judge will
Stay safe on your summer job hunt with tips from DATCP
State consumer protection officials are looking to help teenagers stay safe from scammers while looking for their upcoming summer jobs. There’s a number of scams that can run during the job-hunting season, according to Michelle Reinen, DATCP’s
Same old story for the Bucks (AUDIO)
The Milwaukee Bucks clinched a playoff spot on Wednesday without playing a game. With four games left to play, they still could have a say in who they’ll face in the opening round of the playoffs. But
Brewers fall to Cubs, lose Knebel in the process (AUDIO)
Jon Lester pitched six innings of shutout ball, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 8-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the first of a four game series at Miller Park on Thursday night. Lester struggled in