Beloit school board vice president David Wilson raises concerns over district’s loss of black employees
A Beloit school board member speaks out about the turnover of African American administrators and staff in the school district. Vice President David Wilson brought up what he called “the brown elephant in the room” during a
Wisconsin Elections Commission scales back program to buy new computers for elections clerks
The Wisconsin Elections Commission is scaling back its proposal for newer, more secure computers. Staff had proposed spending around 300-thousand dollars on 250 new systems to send out to clerks offices who can’t afford to upgrade their
Evers tells business leaders state’s workforce will need to diversify
What keeps Governor Tony Evers awake nights? In a word, workforce. The governor tells the state largest business group. “Just my observation, the state of Wisconsin has a lot of people that look like me and are
Microplastics are latest threat to health of Great Lakes
There’s a new threat to the health of the Great Lakes. Microplastics – tiny snarls, tangles and shreds of plastic – are appearing by the hundreds of thousands in western Lake Superior. The Star Tribune reports that
Georgia Pacific puts Green Bay expansion plans on hold
Georgia Pacific Corporation has put plans for a 458,000 square foot expansion at its Green Bay plant on hold. The Green Bay Planning Commission was scheduled to discuss the plans Monday night. The company sent a letter
Supervisor objects to Milwaukee County bus art ads
County Board Supervisor Dan Sebring says student artwork on Milwaukee County Transit System busses sends an anti law-enforcement message. He wants images depicting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting children removed immediately. “The racist, anti-law enforcement messages
Drone helps Janesville police make arrest
Janesville Police use a drone that can detect heat signatures to arrest a Janesville man on suspicion of disorderly conduct, criminal damage to property, and bail jumping. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Bouchard Avenue at
Genoa City man faces 6th OWI after crashing into house
A Genoa City man is charged with sixth-offense intoxicated driving after a hit-and-run to a house in Beloit on Sunday night. According to the criminal complaint filed in Rock County Court, police found 46-year-old Michael C. Daugherty
Milton Board of Education approves busing all 4K students
All 4-year-old kindergarten students in the Milton School District will be eligible to take the bus to school next year regardless of where they live. The school board on Monday unanimously approved offering busing services to all
Keep a close eye on your money for back-to-school shopping
It’s back to school season, and that means shopping to get your student ready for the year. But be sure you’re getting exactly what you need. State consumer protection administrator Michelle Reinen says it’s important to always