Janesville considers support for downtown housing
Plans for a prosperous downtown in Janesville may include more multi-family housing. Economic Development Director Gale Price says a vibrant downtown is created by having “heads in beds”, with people living and staying overnight. Price says the
Wear Red for heart health
A local hospital wants women to take an important health issue to heart. Edgerton Hospital Marketing Manager Sunny Bowditch says many women don’t realize their risk. Bowditch says heart disease is actually the leading cause of death
UW-Whitewater boasts high job placement
For most college graduates, getting a job is the goal. UW-Whitewater officials say 98% of students find work, or are enrolled in a graduate program, within a year after commencement. Campus spokesman Jeff Angeleri says employers actually
Vruwink legislation could get hearing during special session
One of the eight bills Governor Tony Evers has called on the legislature to act on next week during a special session comes from the pen of a local legislator. State Representative Don Vruwink of Milton says
Enrollment on decline at UW-Whitewater, holding steady at BTC
The drastic decline in enrollment at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater isn’t being felt across the board according to Blackhawk Technical College President Tracy Pierner. Peirner says BTC’s enrollment is directly proportional to the unemployment rate. Pierner
Sex offender being released in Beloit
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is notifying the Beloit Police Department that a registered sex offender will temporarily live in the City. According to a news release, 37-year-old Joshua S. Sweat will be released from prison Tuesday
Developer releases renderings of new Snappers stadium
Development plans for the proposed downtown Beloit Snappers stadium are coming closer to fruition as a number of new renderings for the riverside ballpark are released to the public. According to a news release, the stadium would
Vos says Assembly won’t be on floor next week
Governor Tony Evers appeared confident on Thursday, that state legislators would answer his summons for a special session on rural issues next week. The governor announced during his State of the State address on Wednesday. He wants