Local leader organizing donations for service industry employees
With so many service industry employees out of work, a local man is trying to help those in need during the coronavirus outbreak. Ian Hedges, who works as CEO of HealthNet Rock County, started an independent website
School District of Janesville employees set to return to schools after spring break
Adapting to online learning during the coronavirus outbreak starts with School District of Janesville staff returning to the school buildings. On Monday morning, superintendent Steve Pophal told WCLO teachers will report back to their regular classrooms on
State legislator tests positive for COVID-19
State Representative David Bowen has tested positive for COVID-19. The 33-year-old Milwaukee Democrat is the first member of the legislature to publicly announce a positive test. This weekend, after having previously been exposed to someone with #COVID19
Local gasoline prices plummet
AAA Wisconsin reports the price of a gallon of gas in the Janesville-Beloit area Monday was $1.69. That’s more than $.27 lower than a week ago, and $.89 lower than a year ago. Statewide the average gallon
Health officials urge extreme precautions
Local health officials are urging residents to take the COVID-19 prevention measures seriously. Rock County Health Officer Marie-Noel Sandoval says shortages have already forced doctors to prioritize who gets tested for the virus. Sandoval says social distancing
State’s COVID-19 cases exceed 400 with 5 deaths
Wisconsin’s total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus is now exceeds 400. Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm said during Monday afternoon’s conference call that it was at 416. There have been five deaths. Thirty
Mercyhealth implementing ‘temporary furlough program’
Mercyhealth is implementing a temporary furlough program amid the coronavirus outbreak. The health provider issued a news release Monday afternoon, citing patients “expected needs for critical care service” and the ability to “survive the economic challenges” presented
Hedberg library offers library cards online
Local libraries are promoting use of their online content while residents find themselves stuck at home. Hedberg Public Library Director Bryan McCormick in Janesville says since curbside delivery needed to be suspended, temporary library cards are being
A local police department separates staff to reduce outbreak
The Janesville Police Department is opening substations at Marshall and Franklin Middle Schools. Staffing will include 18-officers at each substation, as well as the police department. Police Chief David Moore says other teams are being set up to further
City of Janesville continues to provide daily updates from Emergency Operations Center
So far the City of Janesville’s Emergency Operations center response team has spent 1,283 man hours and more than $60,000 in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. Situation Section Chief Maggie Darr says city officials have been in