Local churches turn to parking lot services
Some local churches have found a way to gather parishioners for service and still maintain social distancing. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Janesville has turned to a drive-in worship in the parking lot. Pastor Don Decker says
Local schools consider graduation ceremony alternatives
Janesville Superintendent Steve Pophal is hopeful the need for social distancing will end in time for a large gathering, but if it doesn’t before the end of summer, other options will need to be considered. Pophal plans
Aldrich Intermediate School to serve as medical surge site for Beloit Health System
The School District of Beloit gives Beloit Health System the go-ahead to prepare Aldrich Intermediate School as a medical surge location. The school board voted unanimously Thursday night to allow the health provider access to the building
Wisconsin COVID-19 cases by county, April 9, 2020
TODAY’S COVID-19 CASES, AS REPORTED BY THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES ON APRIL 9, 2020. THESE NUMBERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
Beloit representative pushing for vote-by-mail for November election
After last-minute controversy before Tuesday’s primary election, Wisconsin lawmakers are hoping to implement changes for the upcoming vote in November. Representative Mark Spreitzer of Beloit joined other assembly Democrats in introducing a proposal to implement vote-by-mail for
Health providers prepare for COVID-19 peak
Rock County may be on the verge of experiencing a high in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Mercy Hospital Emergency Room Physician and Medical Director for the Janesville Fire Department Dr. James MacNeal says the peak
Wisconsin not allowing senior spring-sport athletes an extra year of eligibility (AUDIO)
The University of Wisconsin will not be allowing senior spring-sport athletes an extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19 closing down their seasons early. On his monthly radio show Wednesday night on the Badger Sports Network at
Evers asks DNR to close 40 state parks and recreation areas
Governor Tony Evers on Thursday directed the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks, forests, and recreation areas. This, in an effort “to protect the health and safety of Wisconsinites,” as many parks have
Four Badgers named in NHL Central Scouting rankings
The final NHL Central Scouting rankings were released on Wednesday, prior to this year’s 2020 NHL Draft. One current and three incoming Badger’s made that list. Current Badger Dylan Holloway is expected to be one of the
Evansville non-profit holding virtual training for suicide prevention
The COVID-19 pandemic is difficult for everyone to deal with, so an Evansville non-profit is hoping to help build mental health skills in its community. Building A Safer Evansville is holding free Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide