Beloit officials say water well radium levels offer no health risk
The City of Beloit shuts down one of its water wells after detecting elevated levels of radium. Director of Water Resources Bill Frisbee says residents never faced any health risk. Frisbee says the Department of Natural Resources
School districts of Beloit and Janesville team up for community conversation
The Rock County business community is coming together for a presentation and conversation about hiring individuals with disabilities thanks to a partnership between the school districts of Beloit and Janesville. The two districts applied for and received
Armed security being considered at BTC
A local college is considering arming its campus security. Blackhawk Technical College Communications Director Jennifer Thompson says the board will consider the measure during its regular meeting Wednesday night. Thompson says active threats are being seen more
Governor signs three bills penned by local legislator
The Governor signs three bills authored by State Representative Amy Loudenbeck of Clinton. The new laws all address ongoing public safety issues. The Republican says unaccompanied, homeless 17-year-olds will now be allowed admission to shelter facilities or
Local home sales market national leader
The Janesville-Beloit area may have one of the hottest housing markets in the country. Rock-Green Realtors Association President Colleen Nelson attributes the trend to the economic challenges following the demise of the General Motors manufacturing plant. Nelson
Sandra “Sam” L. Van Marter
August 2, 1949 ~ November 19, 2019 (age 70)
DNR offers ice advice to hunters
Deer hunters will be dealing with some challenging conditions when they hit the fields as the gun season opens Saturday. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wardens are urging them to watch out for the ice, especially if
Increase in E-Coli cases in Wisconsin
There’s an E Coli outbreak in Wisconsin, and it’s unclear what’s making people sick. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said 20 people have been reported sick with E Coli since last week. The cases are spread
Diemel remains found in Nebraska
A Nebraska cattleman who had purchased a used stock trailer has discovered the remains of one of the Diemel brothers from Shawano County. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office, the rancher had just purchased the trailer
Brewers unveil new logo and uniforms
The Milwaukee Brewers unveiled a new logo and uniforms that will be worn beginning with the upcoming 50th anniversary season in 2020. The teams new look is a modernized version of the iconic ball-in-glove which was first