Local Congressman introduces Stop Coronavirus Scams Act
A local Congressman wants to crack down on scammers taking advantage of fear over the coronavirus pandemic. Bryan Steil of Janesville is introducing the Stop Coronavirus Scams Act. Steil says criminals are preying upon the vulnerable and
Local school district beats the odds
The principals at Hackett and Robinson Elementary Schools in Beloit are likely happy about being singled out by the Department of Public Instruction. Hackett and Robinson are being recognized as “Beating the Odds” schools. District Chief of
Local chamber shares community spirit
A local chamber of commerce is seeing a lot of support for its charitable arm during the pandemic. Milton Area Chamber of Commerce Director Dani Stivarius says community members and businesses have donated more than $30-thousand to
Rock County considers reopening courts
Rock County officials are working to reopen the courtroom to live and in-person hearings. County Chief Judge Dan Dillon warned a special task force this week challenges lay ahead. Some considerations include possible health screenings before entering
School District of Janesville projecting structural deficit, considering additional referendum
The School District of Janesville is projecting a structural deficit in the near future, and COVID-19 is only making it worse. Chief Financial Officer Dan McCrea presented the district’s financial forecast to the school board Tuesday night
Wednesday COVID-19 numbers set single-day records for deaths, cases and tests
Wisconsin saw its largest single-day increases in coronavirus deaths, cases and tests on Wednesday. Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm delivered Wednesday’s numbers, including 599 positive COVID-19 test results, bringing the state total to 16,000 positive
Rock County unemployment rate jumps to 17 percent in April
The impact of COVID-19 is apparent in the latest jobless report from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics reported a 17 percent unemployment rate in Rock County for the month of
Be courteous and careful while visiting state parks this summer, says DNR
It’s going to be a great few weeks to get out and enjoy the state parks, but the DNR is asking that you do so safely. DNR Section Chief Missy Vanlanduit says there may be closures or
DHS remains on track to test nursing home residents and staff for COVID-19
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is “well on the way” to achieving its announced goal of testing every resident and staff member in long term care facilities for COVID-19 during the month of May, according to