Latest MU Poll shows support for state’s COVID-19 response and Biden in Dem primary
Wisconsin residents seem to have a lot more confidence in the state versus the federal response to COVID-19, according to the latest Marquette Law School Poll. Poll director Charles Franklin said Wednesday that 76 percent of respondents
Beloit School Board navigating superintendent search through coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak is slowing down the School District of Beloit’s search for its next superintendent. The school board had planned to hold public forums this month to take community input on the search process and the
Federal judge can’t delay election but rips Evers and legislative leaders for failure to do do
A federal judge doesn’t believe he has the legal authority to postpone Wisconsin’s April 7 elections. But U.S. District Judge William Conley clearly wishes he could. During a lengthy video hearing on Wednesday, Conley said that holding
Wednesday’s confirmed COVID-19 cases top 1500 with 33 deaths in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported on Wednesday that total positive tests for COVID-19 coronavirus totaled 1,550 on Wednesday. Also as of Wednesday, there had been a total of 33 deaths in Wisconsin, along with 18,819
No longer stuck in Peru, Janesville woman returns home
A local woman is back in Janesville after being stranded in Peru due to the coronavirus outbreak. Maddie Schroeder was finishing up a six-month internship in March when the country closed its borders and all flights were
City of Beloit consolidates to one polling place for April 7 election
All voters in the City of Beloit will be using the same polling place for the April 7 election. The city announced it is consolidating its voting booths to city hall so they can properly staff the
Janesville business ready to supply hand sanitizer to organizations in need
With hand sanitizer in short supply across the country, another Janesville company is getting into the disinfectant business to help meet the demand. Simply Solutions chief operating officer Mark Schweiger said it wasn’t a difficult transition for
Businesses urged to apply for Paycheck Protection
Local businesses will have their first chance to apply for aid through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act starting Friday. Janesville Economic Development Director Gale Price says forgivable loans from the Paycheck Protection Program will
Local college goes virtual with admissions
Blackhawk Technical College spokesperson Jennifer Thompson says when the pandemic ends, a quality workforce will be vital for economic recovery. Thompson says the admission team is available via telephone, email, or virtual appointment. Students can complete a
Speed limits reduced on Interstate in Rock County
Motorists are being advised to watch the speed limit signs on the Interstate through Rock County. The DOT says with construction underway, the speed limit is being reduced to 60-miles an hour and the state patrol will