Concerned YMCA members not satisfied with recent changes to Y’s board of directors
The group of concerned Y members release a statement after the YMCA of Northern Rock County announced they were mutually parting ways with CEO Tom Den Boer. Barton said in the statement that his clients are pleased
Beloit police investigating theft of vehicle with special needs child inside
The Beloit Police Department says a 10-year-old child with special needs was inside a vehicle that was stolen Tuesday night. According to a news release, the 2016 black Nissan Sentra was stolen from the 800 block of
Milton launching grant program to assist eligible homes with exterior improvements
A new Residential Exterior Improvement Program in Milton will help certain homeowners pay for upgrades to the outside of their houses. The city council approved the program Tuesday night for homes in a tax incremental district that
Beloit Memorial High School teacher arrested for sexual assault of a child
The Beloit Police Department says they’re investigating a report of sexual assault involving a teacher at Beloit Memorial High School. According to a news release, 53-year-old Scott Abbott of Rockford was arrested Tuesday afternoon for sexual assualt
Do your research before purchasing a puppy, says Wisconsin Humane Society
If you’re looking to purchase a puppy from a breeder, it’s important to make sure the pet you’re going to get is happy, healthy and ready to join your family. Wisconsin Humane Society spokeswoman Angela Speed says
State’s largest business lobby has safety concerns with Evers’ marijuana plans
The state’s largest business lobby has concerns about workplace safety if marijuana is decriminalized. In a statement Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce president Kurt Bauer says that Evers’ stance on decriminalization puts the state at odds with federal
Rural Milton standoff suspects take plea deal
A 24-year-old Madison woman who is accused of robbing a Janesville convenience store at gunpoint and threatening her accomplice’s pregnant girlfriend takes a plea deal in Rock County Court. According to the criminal complaint Rache T. Boyd
Blackhawk Community Credit Union to donate administrative building to HealthNet of Rock County
Blackhawk Community Credit Union announced Tuesday the organization’s intent to gift its administrative building zoned as a medical facility at 2707 Kennedy Road in Janesville to HealthNet of Rock County, the state’s largest of 99 charitable clinics.
Rashkin sees local support for Governor Evers’ marijuana decriminalization proposal
With Governor Tony Evers announcing his proposal to legalize medical marijuana, one local official sees support for the issue in the area. County Board member Yuri Rashkin proposed the marijuana referendum on last November’s ballot in Rock
Brewers to give Moustakas a shot at second base
The Milwaukee Brewers had planned to give Mike Moustakas a shot at second base when they acquired him in a trade deadline deal last year. The move never happened because Travis Shaw took to the position so