Surrounding counties offering free COVID-19 testing next week
Additional free COVID-19 testing will be available next week in surrounding counties. In Illinois, mobile testing sites will start opening in Winnebago County on Monday, with locations in Rockton, Rockford and South Beloit. Rockton’s testing will only
State Democrats introduce package of unemployment reform bills
Legislative Democrats have unveiled a package of bills to make it easier for Wisconsinites to claim and file for unemployment. State Senator Janice Ringhand says they want to undo some of the obstacles that were erected in
Wausau and visitor’s bureau get into heated discussion over improper room tax collections
Wausau and other central Wisconsin communities are trying to figure out the future of their room tax funding after the local visitor’s bureau improperly collected that tax. Wausau mayor Katie Rosenberg says that the Convention and Visitors
Officials pondering county-wide fire department as Janesville and Milton explore consolidation
Local officials wonder if teaming up might be the future of fire fighting in Rock County. The Milton Fire Department is looking at either forming its own full-time, dedicated department or consolidating completely with the Janesville Fire
Kalynuk signs with NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks
Wisconsin junior defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk is forgoing his final year of collegiate eligibility after signing a two-year entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. The deal runs through 2021-22 with a $925,000 salary cap hit. The Blackhawks announced
Morrison blast leads Gold past Blue at Miller Park
The Gold team is off to a 3-0 start in the Milwaukee Brewers Blue & Gold World Series at Miller Park. The Gold earned a 4-1 victory on Thursday night, thanks to the first inning three-run home
Horizon League delays start of fall sports season
The Horizon League Council decided on Thursday to delay the start of fall competition for all sports with the understanding that if competition occurs, it will not begin before October 1. The league includes UW-Green Bay and