Economic study shows $515 million impact of UW-Whitewater
UW-Whitewater’s economic research center finds the university has an over $500 million economic impact on the area. Director Russ Kashian says it’s a ripple effect of the supply chain. He presented the economic study Thursday with chancellor
User survey shows increased use of Janesville bike and pedestrian trails
Janesville bike trail users want more amenities and expanded trails to Milton and Beloit. That was one of the results of the city’s tri-annual trail user survey conducted this summer. Associate Planner Alexander Brown said they found
Candidates set for 7th CD primary
The special election for the 7th Congressional District will have a primary on both sides. Two Democrats and two Republicans have both qualified to run in the election coming next year. Republican state senator Tom Tiffany will
Illinois man faces seven felonies for driving through Beloit parade route
The Illinois man who drove through the Beloit holiday lighted parade last week faces seven felony charges in Rock County Court. 38-year-old Curtis Metz of Orangeville, Illinois is charged with fifth offense operating while intoxicated attempting to
Madison student struck by ‘possible pellet from gun’
The Madison Metropolitan School District is looking into what’s being called an incident with a possible pellet gun on a Badger Bus route Tuesday. The principal of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Dr. Tequila Kurth, sent out a
Brewers deal for starting catcher
After losing free agent Yasmani Grandal to the Chicago White Sox, the Milwaukee Brewers made a deal today to acquire his potential replacement. The Brewers sent minor league pitching prospect Adam Hill and a Competitive Round B
School bus hits bicycle near Beloit Turner High School
The School District of Beloit Turner notified parents Thursday morning about a bus incident involving a student’s bicycle. According to the email, a student and the bus both proceeded into the intersection of South Bartells Drive and
Evers releases emails to Journal Sentinel
Governor Tony Evers has released a day’s worth of his emails. After initially claiming that state law prohibited him from doing so, the Democratic governor fulfilled an open records request by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for all
Beloit woman takes plea deal in revenge porn case
A 40-year-old Beloit woman who’s accused of filming her roommate having sex and then posting the videos on social media takes a plea deal in Rock County Court. Judge Karl Hansen accepted a no contest plea from
Janesville woman arrested for 4th offense OWI
24-year-old Janesville woman is under arrest on suspicion of operating while intoxicated 4th offense after crashing into a guardrail on the Interstate. Janesville Police say officers were dispatched to the report of a possible drunk driver in