‘Rock the Pride’ organizers hope support for LGBT community grows
Local LGBT non-profit Yellow Brick Road hopes their second annual pride fest helps the area better accept the LGBT community. They’re holding Rock the Pride in Beloit’s Telfer Park on Saturday starting at 10:00 a.m. Yellow Brick
Rock Aqua Jays attempting to break another Guinness World Record
Another Guinness World Record could be set in Janesville on Saturday morning. Rock Aqua Jays Vice President Kevin Ostermeier says they want to set a record with eight barefoot pyramids up at the same time for 200
Winnebago County coroner resigns
Winnebago County’s longtime coroner is making it official that he’s resigning at the end of October. Barry Busby sent a letter to Sheriff John Matz, saying that his last day will be on October 31st. He said
Janesville City Council considering ordinance change to allow alcohol sales in movie theaters
Movie theaters could soon be on the list of businesses the City of Janesville allows to sell alcohol. City clerk Dave Godek says the city council will conduct first reading of an ordinance change Monday night that
After shots fired outside his home, Milwaukee alderman condemns GOP inaction on guns
Milwaukee Alderman Cavalier Johnson says his 9-year-old son was traumatized when shots were fired just outside his home on the city’s north side on Tuesday. “He was fearful, and he had tears in his eyes, and he
Rep. Gwen Moore calls for Senate to vote on House-passed gun control bills
Wisconsin congresswoman Gwen Moore is calling on the Senate and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to take up debate and votes on House-passed gun control measures. Moore says that in the wake of mass shootings, it’s time to
Whitewater School Board has vacancy
The Whitewater School Board is seeking applicants to fill a board position recently vacated by Jean Linos. According to a news release, those considering the position must submit a letter of interest by 4:00 p.m. Friday, August
Gun club in town of Turtle rejected
The town of Turtle Plan Commission six to one to reject a conditional use permit for a shooting and sports club. Matt Lewandowski, an Illinois resident who asked for the permit at 7220 Highway 67, said Wednesday
Owner of Monterey Hotel given more time to make repairs
The owner of the Monterey Hotel has made enough progress on repairs to the downtown hotel that the city will let him keep working through September. Building Director Tom Clippert said building inspectors conducted an inspection last
Regal Beloit employees on strike bring picket line to Beloit headquarters
Regal Beloit employees from Valparaiso, Indiana bring their work strike to the corporate headquarters in Beloit. More than 30 workers in the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union Local 2018 drove over 150 miles Wednesday to