Local Congressman wants more testing capability
A local Congressman says he is beyond frustrated with the federal government’s response to the pandemic. Mark Pocan of Madison says more test kits need to be made available. The Democrat describes the response thus far by
New unemployment program covers independent contractors and freelancers
If you’re out of a job, but your business doesn’t cover unemployment benefits, the state is ready to help you out. Emily Sevard with the Department of Workforce Development says the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program is a
Janesville Farmer’s Market plans to open
Since food is considered an essential service under “Safe at Home” rules, the Janesville Farmers Market is being allowed to open for another summer season. Manager Emily Arther says the market will have a very different look
Wisconsin Dells tourism leader wants Gov Evers to consult business leaders on new plan to reopen economy
A state tourism leader wants Governor Evers to redo his plan to reopen the state’s economy. Tom Diehl operates Tommy Bartlett’s in Wisconsin Dells. He says that the plans released by Governor Evers on Monday don’t properly
Evers rips Republican effort to block ‘Safer at Home’ extension
Governor Tony Evers said Tuesday that the Republican effort to block his extended “Safer at Home” order through the Wisconsin Supreme Court sends a clear message. “Legislative Republicans are telling those . . . four-thousand six-hundred plus
Local hospital officials share how community can support healthcare workers
Health officials insist the best way to help doctors and nurses on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak is to follow social distancing and the safer-at-home order, but some Rock County residents want to do more
Packers add a pair of former Dolphins
The Green Bay Packers added a pair of undrafted free agents to their roster, just two days before the NFL Draft. Outside linebacker Jamal Davis II and defensive tackle Gerald Willis were both released by the Miami