Group home on Highway 14 receives approval to operate
The Town of Harmony approves the conditional use permit for a group home on Highway 14 to continue operating. The Jessie Crawford Recovery Center had been operating in the former Pine Tree Inn near North Harmony Town
Beloit woman sentenced to prison for stabbing man in ‘toxic relationship’
A Beloit woman will spend the next five years in prison for stabbing a man she had a “toxic relationship” with in 2019. 44-year-old Amy Pittman pleaded guilty to second-degree recklessly causing injury with a dangerous weapon
Janesville plastics manufacturer Panoramic acquired by St. Louis company
A St. Louis food packaging company acquires the Janesville thermoformed plastics company Panoramic Inc. Panoramic president Rick Holznecht said in a press release he believes this move is the right thing for his company, employees and customers.
Big Ten Conferences reduces schedule to conference games only
The Big Ten Conference has decided to play conference-only schedules in all fall sports, should the league be able to participate in athletic events in the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Conference issued a release
Rock River Thresheree cancelled for 2020
One of Rock County’s largest and most historical events will not be held this Labor Day weekend. The Board of Directors for the Rock River Thresheree posted on Facebook the 64th annual reunion is cancelled. The post
Thursday’s COVID-19 numbers in Wisconsin set two records
Thursday’s COVID-19 numbers in Wisconsin set two records. The Department of Health Services reported 754 new confirmed cases – a single day record – out of 13,158 tests processed in the previous 24 hours, also a record.
State Capitol building to remain closed
The Wisconsin State Capitol will remain closed to the public. The Wednesday announcement from Governor Tony Evers’ administration also stated that state employees will have to wear masks at all times while they are inside state facilities,
Brewers release 2021 schedule
Even before the 2020 Major League season begins, the Milwaukee Brewers entire 2021 season schedule was released on Thursday. The Brewers will open the 2021 season on Thursday, April 1 against the Minnesota Twins at Miller Park.
State Supreme Court rules for Republicans in Lame Duck Law challenge
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has once again ruled in favor of Republicans in the legislature, in a series of lawsuits challenging the Lame Duck Laws. The ruling is being praised by majority leaders in both chambers. In
UWW “Move-In” day to last more than a week
No mad dash to get into the dorms at UW-Whitewater this fall. Campus officials say residence hall Move-In Day this year is being replaced with an extended Drop-Off Only over the course of nine-days. The extended drop-off