Janesville School District opening meal program to all children under 18
The School District of Janesville will be distributing grab-and-go meals while schools are closed. Superintendent Steve Pophal said the meal program will be open to all children 18 years of age or younger, regardless of whether they
Restaurants limited to take-out or delivery
Local restaurants brace for a loss of revenue after the State Department of Health Services orders an end in dine-in restaurant service. Restaurants will now only be allowed to offer take-out or delivery. Janesville’s Italian House owner
Janesville police working to notify bars and restaurants of mandated closure
The Janesville Emergency Operations Center is working to notify area businesses of the Governor’s mandated closure. Police Chief Dave Moore said they’re calling all bars and restaurants to work with them to comply with the emergency rules.
Red Cross warns of severe blood shortage
Citing a severe blood shortage, the Red Cross says donation opportunities will be available in the Janesville-Beloit area over the next few weeks. Spokesperson Laura McGuire says over the last few days coronavirus concerns have prompted the
Non-profits adapt to pandemic
A local non-profit may be locking its doors, but it’s still open for business. Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin Executive Director Mike McManus says anyone interested in visiting or adopting a pet will now need to make
Governor Evers mandates no gatherings of 10 or more people, closing bars and restaurants
Governor Tony Evers is expanding restrictions on social gatherings to reduce the spread of COVID-19 He announced a mandate Tuesday afternoon banning public gatherings of more than 10 people in the same space. The order from the
DHS confirms 72 Covid-19 cases as Evers orders 10 person limit on public gatherings
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Tuesday reported 72 cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus have been confirmed in the state. Test results come in virtually every hour. We freeze data at 2 so we can share
Senator Scott Fitzgerald postpones final session day
The Wisconsin state Senate will not be on the floor next week. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Tuesday he is postponing the March 24 floor period “out of an abundance of caution” for senators and their
Chicago man sentenced in connection with Walworth Co crash that injured motorcyclist
The passenger charged with yanking a convertible’s steering wheel before it crashed into a motorcycle, launching the motorcyclist into the car’s back seat, is sentenced to six months in jail. 25-year-old Carlos A. Garcia of Chicago was
Martinez, Graham land deals elsewhere
With the Green Bay Packers adding free agent inside linebacker Christian Kirksey on Monday, former Packers linebacker Blake Martinez is headed elsewhere. Martinez has received a three-year deal from the New York Giants, worth $30 million. Martinez