Pandemic wrap-up: protests, housing the homeless and a tribe closes its lands
About 70 people protested at the State Capitol Sunday, opposing extension the Safer at Home order. The protesters reject the idea that the coronavirus threat is worth the damage the order is doing to state businesses. The
Kind proposes family farm rescue package
Wisconsin congressman Ron Kind is proposing a plan to assist hard-pressed Wisconsin family farms amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The La Crosse Democrat proposes several things, including purchasing excess food supply for food banks, ensuring farmers qualify for
District Attorney: Janesville officer acted lawfully in non-fatal shooting
The Janesville police officer involved in a non-fatal shooting on March 26 will not face any charges. Rock County District Attorney David O’Leary reviewed the Wisconsin Department of Justice investigation and determined officer Lyle Hollingshead acted lawfully
Janesville first responders taking extra steps to protect nursing homes
Janesville senior living facilities are being careful about who they let into their buildings, even paramedics. Janesville Fire Chief Ernie Rhodes said area nursing homes expressed concerns about first responders coming in and potentially exposing patients to
Rock County public health nurse: Social distancing is making a difference
Rock County’s public health nurses are noticing the impact social distancing is having on the local effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Anne Weirich is one of the county health department’s nurses conducting contact tracing: getting
Spriggs headed to the Bears
Offensive tackle Jason Spriggs never lived up to expectations in Green Bay, is signing a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears. Former Packers general manager Ted Thompson moved up nine sports in the 2016 draft to select
Ravens reach deal with LB Ryan
The Baltimore Ravens have reportedly reached a one-year deal with former Green Bay Packers middle linebacker Jake Ryan. The 28-year-old Ryan has spent most of his career with the Packers but hasn’t played a defensive snap since