Janesville considering first-floor residential use of downtown buildings
The Janesville City Council will decide next month whether to approve an ordinance change to allow for first-floor residential occupancy of downtown buildings. The city’s plan commission voted to recommend approving the proposal during their meeting Monday
Cephus rejoins Wisconsin football team
Earlier today, the University of Wisconsin revealed that Quintez Cephus has been reinstated as a student, allowing him to return to school. As anticipated, Cephus has also officially rejoined the football program. A statement from UW-Athletics said
Report: booze & opioids could be linked to drop in Wisconsin life expectancy
A new report finds life expectancy in Wisconsin is on a downward trend. Life expectancy here has dropped for two years in a row. For a baby born in Wisconsin between 2015 and 2017 it’s 80 years,
Caledonia police officer injured, man shot and killed
A Caledonia police officer shot and killed a man Sunday evening. Police said they responded to the 4800 block of Crystal Spring Drive, which is northwest of highways 38 and 31 in Racine County, for a burglary
Brewers announce 2020 Spring Training schedule
The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the team’s 2020 Spring Training schedule, which kicks off on Saturday, February 22 against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium. The team’s home opener at American Family Fields of Phoenix is slated
UW reinstates Quintez Cephus
Badger football player Quintez Cepuhs is again a student at UW Madison. The university announced Monday that Cephus has been reinstated, effective immediately. Cephus was acquitted of sexual assault charges earlier this month in Dane County Circuit
Janesville woman arrested for 5th offense OWI
A 48-year-old Janesville woman is under arrest for drunken driving for the 5th time. Janesville Police say Tammy L. Goede was stopped in the area of Rockport Road and Center Avenue for an equipment violation around 1:30
Janesville man arrested following high speed chase

A 26-year-old Janesville man is under arrest, accused of hitting a residence and two vehicles with his car in Beloit and leading law enforcement officers on a high speed chase. Beloit Police say 26-year-old Thomas D. Weidner
David Wilson resigns from Beloit School Board
The Beloit Board of Education has a vacancy to fill following the abrupt resignation of Vice President David Wilson. In a Facebook post Wilson says he’s resigning effective immediately because he and his family are relocating and
Tough day for Brewers pitching staff
Less than 24 hours after giving up 14 runs and winning in 14 innings, the Brewers needed a solid starting pitching performance to help with a worn out pitching staff. They didn’t get the performance they were