New U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship to be named after City of Beloit
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the newest Freedom variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) will be named the USS Beloit to honor the City of Beloit for its contributions to the U.S. Navy and America’s national security. Senator
Manufacturing job fair planned
A manufacturing job fair planned for Beloit Wednesday may reflect the difficulty some employers are having in finding qualified workers. Department of Workforce Development Job Services District Director Dave Shaw says the average pay for manufacturing workers
Janesville fire marshal asks for help
(Gazette photo) Janesville fire officials aren’t calling last week’s apartment fire on the city’s northeast side suspicious, but Fire Marshal Sue North is asking for help. North asks anyone with information about the Wednesday October 3rd fire
Slenderman stabber seeks appeal
One of the two girls convicted in the Slenderman stabbing is seeking an appeal. An attorney for Morgan Geyser has filed an appeal of her conviction of attempted homicide. It’s not clear what grounds the appeal will be
Brewers win means free George Webb burgers
The Brewers are set to take on the Dodgers, and if they win game one, it’s a burger windfall for fans. A win over the Dodgers would make it 12 wins in a row for the Brewers,
Janesville police release burglary suspect photos
Janesville police are asking the public’s help in identifying a burglary suspect. Police are circulating photos of a suspect in two reported burglaries on the city’s east side. Officers say the burglar gained entry to the homes
Town of Beloit board chooses administrator
(Gazette photo) The Beloit Town Board taps Fire Chief Gene Wright to act as interim administrator after former Administrator Ian Haas resigned last week. Wright, who has been fire chief since 2014, will continue in that role
Vukmir and Baldwin hold first debate
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and here Republican challenger, state Senator Leah Vukmir, drew stark contrasts between one another during their first debate Monday at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Baldwin and Vukmir argued about health care, immigration, the