Janesville business owners get glimpse of future at Forward Janesville luncheon
Janesville business owners get a glimpse of the future at Forward Janesville’s business luncheon. Keynote speaker and management consultant Todd McLees discussed how global industry is changing with technology. McLees said a significant portion of jobs are
Janesville homicide trial set for next week
A Janesville man accused of homicide is moving forward with his trial next week. 22-year-old Julian Collazo had his final pre-trial hearing Thursday, where he rejected a plea deal for reduced charges. He faces a single count
Bill to rename Sun Prairie post office for Captain Cory Barr advances
A bill to re-name the Sun Prairie Post Office is moving forward. A bill to name the post office for the late Sun Prairie volunteer firefighter Captain Cory Barr passed the House of Representatives Thursday. After a
Evers announces climate change task force
Governor Tony Evers has announced creation of a climate change task force for Wisconsin. Climate change as an issue was largely ignored by the administration of Evers’ Republican predecessor, Scott Walker. Evers signed an executive order on
Fifth arrest made in Kenosha County vape cartridge ring
Another arrest has been made in connection to a massive THC vape cartridge ring in Kenosha. The Kenosha County sheriff says deputies arrested 22-year-old Jordan Lynam this week. He’s due in court Thursday. Lynam is the fifth
Janesville Parks Supervisor honored
A Janesville Parks Supervisor is getting some statewide accolades. The Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Association has named Ethan Lee the 2019 Park Section Young Professional of the year. The award is presented annually to a Parks professional
Local retailer kicks off toy donation campaign
A Janesville based retailer is set to begin one of the regions earliest, and largest, charitable toy collection drives for Christmas. Blain’s Farm and Fleet CEO Jane Blain-Gilbertson says it only makes sense to kick off “Kids
Janesville Mall could get family entertainment center
Officials with the Janesville Mall tease the idea of an indoor family entertainment and play center in the 100,000 square foot former Boston Store. Mall owner RockStep Capital is working with the owners of Alabama-based Hype Indoor
City of Evansville completing re-evaluation
For the first time in 15 years, the city of Evansville will re-evaluate what its taxable properties are worth. City administrator Ian Rigg says the city will perform a revaluation starting this year on the west side
Ho-Chunk sees support for Illinois casino
The Ho-Chunk Nation’s proposed casino development in Illinois may be moving faster than it’s Beloit plan The Village of Lynwood, Illinois approved a resolution this week supporting the tribe’s recently-announced plans for a casino-resort project in the