Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin unveils plans for new shelter
The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin’s planned new facility on County G will be a lot more than a pound according to Executive Director Brett Frazier. Frazier unveiled plans for the new $4 million shelter during the
Janesville City Council considers tax incentives for another speculative industrial building
The City of Janesville is apparently finding success in providing tax incentives for industrial buildings that don’t even have prospective tenants yet. Economic Development Director Gale Price says the City has been in discussions with Badger Property
U.S. Senators react to cancelled North Korean peace talks
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin says she’s not surprised by the cancellation of the North Korean peace talks. The Wisconsin Democrat Baldwin says she’s still backing sanctions against and diplomacy with North Korean leadership. “We should continue to pursue
Heavy traffic anticipated on I-39/90 in Rock and Dane counties over Memorial Day weekend
Motorists traveling for Memorial Day weekend will encounter lane shifts, crossovers and orange barrels in work zones along Interstate 39/90, between Madison and Beloit, in Dane and Rock counties. Two lanes of Interstate traffic are maintained in
Prizes grow for Janesville bike race
The Janesville Town Square Gran Prix bike race June 26, may be more attractive to participants than similar events in other comparably sized communities. Co-chair Paul Murphy says donors have come forward to contribute to a pool
Rock County’s 911 director is honored
Rock County’s Emergency Dispatch Center is attracting a little national acclaim. Rock County Administrator Josh Smith says the center’s director, Kathy Sukus, has been named the National Public Safety Communications Director of the year by the Association
Road work planned for Highway 120 in Walworth County
The state Department of Transportation is planning some closures to the Highway 12 interchange ramps in Walworth County as part of the Highway 120 reconstruction project. The closures are expected to begin next Tuesday. These closures are
Whitewater man sentenced to life
A 60-year-old Whitewater man is headed to prison for life, after being convicted of four child sex assault charges. A young girl spoke at the sentencing of Jeffrey L. Olds in Walworth County court. A jury deliberated
Amish complying with new buggy regulations
The Wood County Traffic Safety Commission heard discussion on Wednesday regarding the Amish population’s compliance with the recently passed Act 228. County Emergency Manager Steve Kreuser says his office and the Sheriff’s office have had ongoing discussions
Police: Fox Crossing officer fatally shoots man with knife
Fox Crossing police say a man with a knife was shot and killed by an officer in Fritse Park on Wednesday afternoon. Police say they received multiple calls that a man was acting erratically with a knife