3 Janesville men among dozens arrested during Madison protests
Three Janesville men could face charges for their actions during racial justice protests in Madison this week. The Madison Police Department released the names of 38 people arrested so far during the protests, which included Brandon Jacobson,
‘We’re by no means out of the woods’ with COVID-19 in Wisconsin
“We’re by no means out of the woods.” That from Wisconsin’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ryan Westergaard on Thursday, in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have a percent positive rate, statewide of between three and five
Coronavirus pandemic forces cancellation of World Dairy Expo
Another major Wisconsin event is cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic — World Dairy Expo in Madison. Dairy Expo General Manager Scott Bentley, in an announcement posted to YouTube Thursday afternoon “We had every intention of adhering
Bummerfest: pandemic causes cancellation of Milwaukee’s music festival
Milwaukee’s Summerfest is canceled this year. The board of directors made the decision to cancel at its regular meeting Thursday morning. The COVID-19 pandemic makes large gatherings risky. After careful, diligent, and thoughtful consideration and out of
Local school districts collaborate on reopening plans
Public school districts in Rock County are working together on a plan to reopen in the fall. Beloit Interim Superintendent Sue Green says the Department of Public Instruction is leaving it up to individual districts to develop
Local legislator reacts to claims unemployment payments excessive
Criticism that the additional federal unemployment payments are so high some people won’t be willing to return to work appears to ring hollow for a local legislator. Mark Spreitzer of Beloit agrees the checks might benefit some
Beloit Transit returns to service
Following limited service since March, the Beloit Transit System plans to resume regular routes on Monday. Transit System Operations Manager James Thompson says COVID-19 safeguards will be in place including a maximum of ten-riders, daily disinfection of
Cross asks for special session to address UW System funding
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross is requesting a special legislative session to address financial troubles caused by COVID-19. Cross is asking Governor Tony Evers and legislative leaders for authority to borrow money to offset losses
Rock County included in federal lawsuit over local COVID-19 orders
A federal lawsuit over local COVID-19 orders includes Rock County Health Officer Marie-Noel Sandoval as a defendant and four area residents as plaintiffs. The suit, filed May 20 in the Eastern District Court in Green Bay, argues
Wisconsin’s Roque named Women’s Player of the Year
Wisconsin women’s hockey senior Abby Roque joined hockey royalty on Wednesday afternoon as the forward became the fifth Badger to be named the Bob Allen Women’s Player of the Year, given to the top American-born women’s