Evers and legislative leaders discuss COVID-19 response
Wisconsin’s governor and legislative leaders had a COVID-19 conference call on Wednesday. Relations between Democratic Governor Tony Evers and Republicans, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, haven’t always been great. Now, as they
Alliant Energy pausing disconnections for non-payment during COVID-19 crisis
Alliant Energy won’t be shutting off power to customers who can’t pay their energy bill during the coronavirus outbreak. The company said it is temporarily suspending disconnections for customers in Wisconsin and Iowa during the public health
Evansville allowing temporary outdoor sales for businesses
The Evansville Economic Development Committee is allowing temporary outdoor sales during the coronavirus pandemic. Community Development Director Jason Sergeant said they modified their ordinances to temporarily allow drive-up and curbside sales for all businesses. Sergeant said businesses
Wednesday COVID-19 cases total 106 in Wisconsin
As expected, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin has increased. As of 2:00 PM Wednesday, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 cornavirus is 106, according to the state Department of Health Services. We have
Janesville on the hunt for potholes
Besides Tulips and Robins, a sure sign of spring is potholes and Janesville City Operations Supervisor Cameron Nash says the season freeze-thaw cycle is prompting them to pop up all over. Nash says public works fills anywhere
Whitewater declares state of emergency
Another local community is declaring a state of emergency over COVID-19. The city of Whitewater reports Walworth County had its first confirmed case of the coronavirus on Wednesday. Officials are also closing city facilities to the public
Donation intended to inspire reading
A local bank invests in early literacy. First National Bank and Trust is donating $3000 to Nutrition and Health Associates to support Beloit’s Literacy for Life Initiative and United Way Blackhawk Region’s Imagination Library literacy activities. The
Home median sales prices peak over winter months
The latest Wisconsin Realtors Association numbers indicate a statewide home sales record over the winter months. In Rock County, the number of homes sales may have been a bit sluggish, but the median sales price climbed 15%
Local school district goes virtual
Not much of a reach for one local school district to alter its education model to virtual learning. Milton Superintendent Richard Dahman says the district has been using electronic devices for one-to-one learning for the last few
Evers orders scaling down of all child care settings
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to restrict the size of all child care settings. Centers may not operate with more than 10 staff present at a time