SSM Health offering free, virtual evaluation for COVID-19
As local health officials await results of COVID-19 tests sent to the state health lab, one area health care provider is expanding its offerings. SSM Health announced Friday it will offer a free virtual evaluation for anyone
Beloit Public Library, Grinnell Hall Senior Center to close for COVID concerns
The City of Beloit is closing the Beloit Public Library and the Grinnell Hall Senior Center in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Director of Strategic Communications Sarah Millard said they’re discouraging in-person visits to city hall
School Districts of Janesville and Beloit closed starting Monday
Both the School District of Janesville and the School District of Beloit will be closing their schools on Monday, March 16. Governor Tony Evers directed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to mandate statewide K-12 school closures
Businesses prepare for pandemic
A local business membership organization is urging calm in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Forward Janesville President John Beckord says we can all play a role. Beckord suggests the first thing businesses can to is have
Monterey Area River Restoration project nears end
A controversial project along the Rock River in Janesville will soon be complete. Public Works Director Paul Woodard says the final phase of the Monterey Area River Restoration Project is underway. Woodard says installation of the angler
Local library responds to pandemic threat
Hedberg Public Library in Janesville is attempting to maintain a balance between public safety and service. Library Director Bryan McCormick says the doors remain open to the public, but all programs, outreach, and activities are suspended until
Evers orders closure of all K-12 schools in Wisconsin
Governor Tony Evers has ordered all K-12 schools in Wisconsin to close. Evers on Friday directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue an agency order mandating the statewide closure of all K-12 schools,
All Wisconisn K-12 schools will temporarily close under Governor Evers’ mandate
All K-12 public and private schools in the state of Wisconsin will be required to close as of Wednesday, March 18. Governor Tony Evers directed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to mandate the statewide closure in
DHS reports 18 coronavirus cases in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported on Friday that the number of positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus has reached 18 total statewide. DHS confirms that the virus has reached new counties, including Racine, Milwaukee and Sheboygan
State reaches agreement with Sprint and T-Mobile meger
The state of Wisconsin has struck an agreement with Sprint and T-Mobile over their merger. T-Mobile customer plans will continue for at least two more years. The agreement requires the newly-merged company to provide phone and internet