Water feature opens in downtown Janesville

(Gazette photo)  Downtown Janesville’s redevelopment plan is getting a lot of attention this week with the opening of one of it’s showpieces. ARISE Director of Development and Community Engagement JoLynn Burden says the interactive water feature reflects

SHINE donates to ECHO school supply drive

A school supply drive by a Janesville charity gets an unusual, but welcome donation. ECHO Associate Director Jessica Locher says a local company helped fill a big part of their back to school wish list.  Locher says

One seriously injured in Green County crash

A 22-year-old motorcyclist from New Glarus is critically injured in a two-vehicle crash near Monticello.  The Green County Sheriff’s Office says an 83-year-old woman from Monticello was traveling east on County C and failed to yield the

DOJ launches anti-‘smurfing’ initiative

A new campaign is underway to eliminate use of over-the-counter medications to cook methamphetamine, known as “smurfing.” Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel says it’s on the rise. “That’s why we’re working to get out in front of

Madison to offer mini-bonds this fall

Madison residents can buy in to a special mini bond issuance later this year. A new program is lowering the price of city bonds to just 500 dollars this fall, and Madison finance director Dave Schmiedicke says