Janesville City Assessor hopeful state lawmakers can close ‘dark store’ loophole
Governor Tony Evers says his state budget proposal will close the “dark store” loophole that lets companies assess property taxes using the value of an empty building instead of an operational store. That’s good news for Janesville
Complaint: Friend keeps Beloit man from committing suicide by arson
A Beloit man is charged with attempted arson after pouring gasoline throughout his residence before changing his mind and calling the police on himself. According to the criminal complaint, 39-year-old Christopher J. Stitt was going to set
Finance committee approves GOP middle-class tax cut
A Republican-authored middle-class tax cut has passed the legislature’s finance committee. “We have a reasonable, simple plan, said Representative Mark Born, part of the Republican majority who advanced the plan over the objections of Democrats. “We’ve collected
Bucks add key offensive weapon before trade deadline
It turns out the deal that sent Thon Maker to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday had more to it. In the deal, Detroit sent 22-year-old forward Stanley Johnson to the Bucks, but Milwaukee turned out to be
Republicans signal possible plans to create toll roads in Wisconsin
Toll roads might be the future of road funding for Wisconsin, according to state Republicans. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald broached the subject at a Wisconsin Counties Association meeting Wednesday. Fitzgerald says
Beloit Shopko store set to close in May
The Beloit Shopko location joins the growing list of stores that are closing. The Wisconsin-based company filed for bankruptcy protection last month. According to Shopko’s restructuring website the Beloit store on Prairie Avenue will close on or
Beloit business owner holding first Black Women in Business Expo
A Beloit businesswoman is putting together the first Black Women in Business Expo in Beloit. Vickie Lynn owns the skin care business Noni Lynn’s Naturals, and she believes the expo provides important representation to show young black
Badgers avenge January loss to Gophers
It was far from perfect, but the 19th ranked Wisconsin Badgers aren’t interested in style points at this stage of the season. After falling to Minnesota at the Kohl Center on January 3, the Badgers returned the
Titans clinch share of WIAC men’s title
Third-ranked UW-Oshkosh clinched at least a share of its first WIAC men’s basketball title in 17 years, knocking off UW-Platteville 83-81 in overtime on Wednesday. The Pioneers Carter Voelker recorded a steal and drained a three-pointer to
Bucks are the first to 40 wins in the NBA
The Milwaukee Bucks put up 50 points in the first quarter and a franchise record 85 points in the first half, on the way to a 148-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night at Fiserv