Non-flushable products causing backups in Janesville sewers

Many Janesville residents may be flushing tax dollars down the drain without realizing it. City Utilities Director Dave Botts says wet wipes described as flushable, and other non-biodegradable items, are really gumming up the waste water system.

“Offensive symbol” concern for Milton school officials

Several students are reportedly disciplined after an incident at Milton High School.  Superintendent Richard Dahman says on Monday several students formed an offensive symbol on the gym floor.  In an email to parents, Dahman said this type of behavior

Beloit’s city manager responds to stadium concerns

Beloit City Manager Lori Curtis-Luther is responding to public concern about the potential environmental impact of a proposed stadium along the river downtown. Curtis-Luther says any development of this scope is subject to Department of Natural Resources

Finance panel approves suicide prevention hotline funding

The Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to give $110,000 to a suicide prevention group — but not without partisan commentary. State Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point) noted that the money was included in the