Tuesday’s COVID-19 numbers in Wisconsin
The percentage of positive tests for COVID-19 in Wisconsin was back up slightly on Tuesday, an increase in numbers because of expanded testing. An increase in numbers because of expanded testing. It is the key to helping
Testing and tracing remain key components of state’s COVID-19 response effort
The Evers administration has announced a $1.17 billion statewide effort to support the state’s pandemic response. It clarifies how money from the federal CARES Act is being allocated in Wisconsin for things like community testing, according to
Rock County rescinding safer-at-home order, reopening with multi-phase plan
Rock County will begin reopening May 21. At 8:00 a.m. Thursday, the county will rescind its current safer-at-home order and start implementing a new multi-phased reopening plan. County Health Officer Marie-Noel Sandoval said the plan is considered
Evers announces grant program for small businesses
Governor Tony Evers on Monday unveiled a $75 million dollar grant program designed to assist small businesses in Wisconsin. Evers said the “We’re All In” grants are funded largely through the federal CARES Act. “Grant recipients will
Janesville fire fighters respond to downtown power plant
Fire shuts down a turbine at the Centerway Dam generating plant in downtown Janesville. Deputy Fire Chief Jim Ponkauskas says flames could be seen coming from the turbine when the first crew arrived a little before 2:00
Proposed Beloit charter school application receives approval from UW
Kids First Beloit is moving forward with plans for a public charter school after the University of Wisconsin Office of Educational Opportunity granted conditional approval its charter application. The non-profit organization started by Diane Hendricks and Beloit
City of Beloit issues local COVID-19 order for businesses reopening
The City of Beloit institutes its own local order for how it will handle COVID-19 once Rock County’s safer-at-home order expires on May 26. The city council approved a resolution Monday night, laying out guidelines for how