Baldwin and Johnson split on Senate Farm Bill vote
The U.S. Senate has passed a five-year farm bill. The measure now heads to what will almost certainly be a contentious negotiating process with members of the House. “Wisconsin farmers are a key driver of our agriculture
Bucks to show off new arena in August
The Milwaukee Bucks plan to show off their new home to fans and sponsors in late August. They’ll hold the grand opening of their $524 million arena with a day long event on Sunday, August 26. The
Freedom Fest is Saturday
(Gazette photo) Arguably Janesville’s biggest one-day charitable event is expanding in a big way this year. New Life Assembly of God lead pastor Jason Karampatsos says the food giveaway at Freedom Fest this year will stretch from
Two new administrators for Beloit schools
Beloit Memorial High School has a new principal. The school board this week voted to hire Dr. Orlando Ramos to replace the retiring Carole Campbell. Ramos most recently served as the regional superintendent for high schools in
Rock County ADA praised
A local prosecutor is honored by the Wisconsin District Attorney’s Association. Rock County Assistant District Attorney Mason Braunschweig was singled out as a Rising Star at a recent awards banquet. Braunschweig is being commended in part for
Foxconn to open “innovation center” in Green Bay
Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) today announced that it is expanding its new Wisconn Valley Innovation Network to Green Bay, Wisconsin as part of its initiative to foster and attract talent and connect with supply chain partners throughout
State grant to support Janesville charter school
A $650 thousand grant will help some Janesville students leave high school with both a diploma and a two-year associate degree. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has approved a grant for Rock University High School, a
Marijuana question to be asked in Rock County
Voters in Rock County will have a question to consider in November. Should should marijuana be legalized in Wisconsin? The Rock County Board Thursday night, on a 14-to-12 vote, passed a resolution to add an advisory referendum