Gov. Evers confirms first two deaths from COVID-19 infection
State health officials and the Governor’s office are confirming the first deaths of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Governor Tony Evers and staff from the Department of Health Services confirmed Thursday night that two people have died from the
Rock County has first confirmed positive case of COVID-19
COVID-19 is officially present in Rock County. The Rock County Public Health Department announced the first confirmed positive coronavirus disease case in the county Thursday evening. When the department issued its daily COVID-19 update just after 4:00
Local childcare centers adjusting to statewide limitations
Governor Tony Evers’ mandate limiting the size of childcare operations is forcing groups like Community Action to restructure its services. Interim Deputy Director Marc Perry said their Community Kids Learning Center in Janesville has had to cut
Police warn of phony roofer rip-off
Janesville police are investigating a residential theft involving two men posing as roof repairers. Police say the incident happened at an elderly man’s home on South Ringold. The victim reported the men knocked on his door and told him
Interstate work in Janesville proceeds
More work is planned for the overpasses on the Interstate through Janesville. The work will close traffic under I-39-90 on Ruger Avenue starting Monday morning. The Department of Transportation says crews plan to perform excavation, curb, and
Coronavirus prompts local legislator to speak out
As concerns rise over the health and economic fall-out of the coronavirus epidemic, a local Assembly Representative questions why the legislature has no plans to hold a session to consider options for public relief. Don Vruwink of
“Flushable” wipes aren’t flushable
The city of Janesville is urging residents not to flush “wipes” down the toilet. Utility Director Dave Botts says wastewater treatment plant works saw a large increase in the amount of “flushable” wipes this week. Botts speculates
DFI issues cautions to lenders amid COVID-19 crisis
The state Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has issued emergency guidance for payday and licensed lenders. DFI Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld notes that 53 percent of Wisconsinites live paycheck-to-paycheck, and many will be turning to lenders for help.
Thursday COVID-19 total is 155 cases in Wisconsin
The Department of Health Services today/Thursday confirmed 155 cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. These are the DHS numbers as of 2:00 PM. Counties may announce additional cases between state updates.- The state’s total confirmed cases by county
Rock County Jail sending work-release inmates home with electronic monitoring
The Rock County Jail is letting inmates on a work-release program return home, to help prevent any potential spread of COVID-19. Rock County Sheriff Troy Knudson said the jail ordered more electronic monitoring bracelets to still ensure