Janesville Police: Teens tried to lure children into vehicle with candy
Janesville police are investing the report of teenagers trying lure children into a car with candy. Officers said the incident occurred last Friday evening in the 1600 of Morningside Drive on Janesville’s east side. Police say the
Wisconsin state Capitol closes to public
The Wisconsin state Capitol is now closed to the public, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. A press release from the state Department of Administration sent Wednesday evening said the closure is effective at 8:00 a.m. Thursday morning
Janesville seeking volunteer nurses for potential emergency shelters
The City of Janesville wants to make sure it is well prepared if the coronavirus outbreak overloads local hospitals. The city’s emergency response team is forming a list of available volunteer nurses in the community, asking qualified
Rock County Board plans to meet remotely
The Rock County Board meeting Thursday night is expected to deal with a number of topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic and response, but none of the supervisors are expected at the courthouse. Supervisors will be holding
Number of reported positive COVID-19 cases in Rock County doubles to 6
The Rock County Health Department confirms three new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the area’s total up to six as of Wednesday night. The first positive test was announced March 19, the second on March 20 and the
Beloit named Tree City USA
Beloit officials say they’re proud of the city’s commitment to urban forestry management. The award from the Arbor Day Foundation recognizes communities with a tree board or department, tree care ordinance, an Arbor Day observance and proclamation,
Local chemical company supplying sanitizers, disinfectants to fight coronavirus
DeVere Company has all hands on deck in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak. The Janesville-based chemical manufacturer produces commercial soaps, cleaners and disinfectants, and it’s trying to keep up with a massive demand locally and across
Seven COVID-19 deaths and 585 confirmed cases in Wisconsin
There have been 585 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. That’s according to the Wednesday afternoon update from the Department of Health Services. There have also been two more deaths, a 60 year old man in Milwaukee,
Online voter registration extended until March 30 at ‘MyVote.WI.gov’
Wisconsin residents who still need to register to vote for the April 7 Election can now do so online until March 30. Voters must be registered before they can request an absentee ballot, so reopening online registration
Healthcare increases use of patient televisits
The current home-based on-line cultural reaction to COVID-19 may be extending to healthcare. Beloit Area Community Health COO Stephen Smith anticipates the rapid growth and development of virtual or televisits. Smith says just like a traditional office