Community Action’s cleanup and picnic events brighten Merrill and Hackett neighborhoods
Community Action’s work in Beloit’s Merrill and Hackett neighborhoods continues with a pair of neighborhood cleanups. Planning and Development Director Marc Perry says the events were in response to community input they held from residents in the
Cephus’ attorneys pressure UW to readmit him
Two weeks after his acquittal on sexual assault charges, and a week after his request for readmission to the UW, former Badgers running back Quintez Cephus and his attorneys are asking for a decision on that. Backed
Police catch Beloit ‘Most Wanted’ criminal from 2014 hit and run
The driver in a hit and run causing injury from more than 5 years ago is finally caught and brought into court. 35-year-old Robert Conner III is charged with fleeing the scene of an accident back in
Bucks announce 2019-20 regular season schedule
The Milwaukee Bucks will open the 2019-20 season on October 24 against the Houston Rockets in Houston. They’ll play their home opener two nights later (Oct. 26) at Fiserv Forum against the Miami Heat. The Bucks will
Brewers open 2020 season at home against the Cubs
The Milwaukee Brewers will open the 2020 Major League Baseball season against the rival Chicago Cubs on Thursday, March 26 at Miller Park. After taking Friday off, the two teams will wrap up the series on Saturday,
Make sure you know your renter’s rights before move in day
August is one of the busiest moving months of the year, between new jobs and college students, and it’s important that first time renters know their rights. State consumer protection administrator Michelle Reinen says one vital thing
Rotary Gardens Horticulture Director Mark Dwyer resigns after more than 20 years
Rotary Botanical Gardens’ horticulture director submits his resignation, effective at the end of the month. Mark Dwyer says he’s ready to try something else and looking into some new opportunities. He plans to still be involved in
Former Beloit NAACP chapter president headed to trial
After more than four years since charges were filed it appears the case against a former Beloit NAACP chapter president is finally headed to trial. 63-year-old Birdia McAlister of Beloit is charged with felony theft in a
Janesville man arrested for 4th offense OWI
A Janesville man is arrested on fourth-offense drunken driving charges after being pulled over for several traffic violations. Janesville Police say an officer stopped 26-year-old Jonathan Colson just after 8:00 Saturday night near East Milwaukee Street and
Janesville man killed after being struck by car
A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a car in Janesville over the weekend. A Janesville Police officer witnessed the accident just before 9:00 Friday night in the 1300 block of Parker Drive. The officer was