The Back Bar disputes accusations from Janesville police chief
The Back Bar in Janesville will fight to keep its liquor license during a special meeting of the city’s alcohol license advisory committee on Friday. Janesville Police Chief David Moore filed a position paper asking the ALAC
More help for retail workers displaced by store closings
The Janesville-Beloit area has been hit hard by retail closings in recent years including Shopko, Gander Outdoors, Boston Store, Sears, Staples, Mauerer’s Market and J-C Penney just to name a few. Workforce Innovation Opportunities Act Supervisor Casey
Beloit police and fire do their patriotic duty
Wintry weather over the weekend wasn’t just hard on travel and outdoor landscaping. The wind and ice apparently were also hard on Old Glory. Beloit Police Officer and former Marine Blaine “Ox” Oxenreider found the flag at Bud
SHINE releases annual report
SHINE Medical Technologies in Janesville releases an annual report boasting the “most successful year yet”. Among the highlights listed in a company news release. SHINE broke ground for its medial isotope production facility in Janesville in May with excavation
Proposal would address unpaid bills from campaign events
Wisconsin cities are still holding the bag, from campaign events four years ago. President Donald Trump will hold a rally tomorrow night at UW Milwaukee’s Panther Arena, and more candidate visits are likely here. Eau Claire and
Ron Johnson says Iran’s regime is ‘menacing, malign, evil’
The U.S. House last week approved a War Powers resolution to limit future military action against Iran without congressional approval. U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says he’ll offer an amendment pre-authorizing use of military force, if it’s apparent
League of Women Voters celebrate centennial
The League of Women Voters of Beloit and Janesville team up to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the national non-profit’s founding. Janesville League of Women Voters President Linda Reinhardt says a luncheon event will take place on
Beloit Police Chief teaches young drivers what to do if they get pulled over
Beloit’s Chief of Police is switching gears and taking on the role of a teacher at Hendricks CareerTEK in Beloit. Career Development Director Susan Day says David Zibolski will be educating young drivers on what to expect
Janesville bar facing consequences from ALAC
The Janesville Alcohol License Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting this week to discuss recommending the City Council pull a south side tavern’s liquor license. According to a City memo, the Back Bar’s liquor license holder,