Janesville parks committee gives transitional housing project positive recommendation
Community Action’s plans for three small transitional houses on River Valley Park in Janesville get a positive recommendation from the city’s parks and recreation advisory committee despite some mixed opinions. Committee members had reservations about relinquishing park
School District of Beloit remains 2-star district in annual Department of Instruction report cards
The School District of Beloit holds steady in the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s annual report card scores. They decreased by less than a point and remained in the two-star “meets few expectations” category. Scores are calculated
Rock County Board passes 2020 budget
Rock County government spending may be going up, but the tax rate is coming down. County Executive Josh Smith says the county board Tuesday passed an almost $195 million budget, which is a little more than 3%
Memory a little foggy for murder trial witness
Prosecutors find themselves in an uphill battle with a witness in a Rock County murder case. Prosecutors wanted to show the jury 38-year-old Jacob M. Davenport of Beloit, confessed the crime to a friend. Assistant District Attorney
Homeless Intervention Task Force hosts vigil
A small group of warm hearted people gather by the wind chilled Rock River to build awareness of the area’s homeless population. Tuesday night’s vigil under the J.P. Cullen Pavilion at Town Square in Janesville was intended
Speaker Vos, Minority Leader Hintz spar over slow legislative session
Democrats in the state Legislature are criticizing majority Republicans over what they say is a lack of action this year. Assembly minority leader Gordon Hintz says Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald are slow-rolling
Dairy company Dean Foods files for bankruptcy
One of the country’s largest dairy companies is filing for bankruptcy. Dean Foods will be working with Dairy Farmers of America to restructure. State ag spokesman Rick Hummel says for now, it’s business as usual for consumers
School District of Janesville down slightly in annual Department of Instruction report cards
The School District of Janesville meets expectations in the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s annual report card scores. The district’s overall score for 2019 was 64.2, down around four points from last year. The score is calculated
Assembly approves National Bible Week resolution
The state Assembly has approved a resolution declaring the week of Thanksgiving as National Bible Week in Wisconsin. Madison’s Freedom from Religion Foundation has called the resolution “highly inappropriate.” ICYMI: The Wisconsin Assembly is considering a resolution
Department of Transportation opens portion of I-39/90 to three lanes
The Interstate 39/90 expansion project reaches a tangible milestone that should be a welcomed sight for commuters. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation opened up three southbound lanes between Madison and Edgerton and returned the speed limit to