Beloit school board considers interim superintendent
As the Beloit School Board grapples with the sudden ouster of Superintendent Stanley Monro after only six-months of service, a familiar name is suggested as a potential replacement. School board member Pam Charles Tuesday night floated the
Designated driver sentenced in crash death
A 36-year-old Mcconnell, Illinois man apologizes to his family, and the family of his victim, during his sentencing Tuesday in Rock County Court on a charge of Homicide by Use of a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited
Local business leaders to be recognized
Forward Janesville’s annual awards luncheon doesn’t appear to be losing any popularity. Marketing Coordinator Jenny Tschudy says the 19th annual event is sold out. Tschudy says it really brings to light things business people are doing that
State Senate ‘tinkers around the edges’ of dark store loophole
The Wisconsin state Senate has passed a bill dealing with – but not closing – the dark store loophole. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) says the measure – making the tax assessment appeal process easier –
Firefighting foam bill begins efforts to address PFAS
A bill addressing concerns over dangerous Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals is ready for the governor’s signature. Those chemicals are used in a variety of applications, and when used in firefighting foam, they can contaminate ground
Senator Mark Miller won’t seek reelection
A long time Madison area lawmaker is calling it a career. State Senator Mark Miller (D-Monona) made the announcement on the Senate floor on Tuesday, that he won’t seek reelection to the seat he’s held since 2004.
Vice President Mike Pence coming to Madison
Vice President Mike Pence is coming to Madison next week. It’s seemingly another sign of Wisconsin’s importance in the presidential election. The White House announced that Pence is scheduled to deliver remarks in the Capitol rotunda next
MLK event rescheduled for Saturday at BTC
Winter weather doesn’t stand in the way of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Junior at Blackhawk Technical College. Event organizer Brian Gohlke says the community-wide MLK Commemoration that was canceled on January 11th is back on for
Janesville man takes plea deal in child sexual assault case
A 19-year-old Janesville man who was charged with raping a little boy in the bathroom at Monterey Stadium in Janesville in July of 2018 takes a plea deal in Rock County Court. Judge Barbara McCrory accepted a
Snowmobile safety is a focus this week
A reminder for safe snowmobiling. Captain April Dombrowski, DNR Recreational Safety Section Chief, says smart, sober operation is the lesson of International Snowmobile Safety Week. “It’s really about practicing that zero alcohol,” she said. “It’s a personal