Former Janesville GM site could be cleared off by end of August
Piles of rubble sit where the former General Motors plant once stood on Janesville’s south side. The company that owns Centennial Industrial Park expects to clear the debris by the end of next month as it prepares
Governor Evers opposes White House plan to send federal agents to Milwaukee
The White House has announced that Milwaukee is on the list of cities where President Trump will be sending federal agents to “make law enforcement stronger”. Governor Tony Evers says he doesn’t want them here. “Amping up
DATCP creates new training program to help people identify farmers in crisis
The state ag department wants to help people in the ag industry catch people heading into a mental health crisis before it happens. Wisconsin Farm Center director Jayne Krull says they’re offering special training called Q P
Drug pricing task force holds hearing this week, gets ready for final report
A state task force devoted to lowering drug prices for Wisconsin residents continued its work this week. Wisconsin deputy insurance commissioner Nathan Houdek says this week the committee met with drug manufacturers and insurance groups to work
Local unemployment rate dips
The latest unemployment trends for Rock County may indicate more people are returning to work. The Department of Workforce Development reports the June rate of 9.7% is down more than four-points from the month before. The Janesville-Beloit
Wisconsin Welcome Center expanding
Improvements are coming to the Beloit Rest Area and Wisconsin Welcome Center on the Interstate northbound. The Department of Transportation is planning a repaving and parking lot expansion project. Spokesman Steve Theisen says 22 additional truck stalls
Milton council approves urban chickens and bees
Urban agriculture comes to Milton. The city council this week approved a plan allowing residents to keep chickens and bees. The ordinance does spell out the number of chickens or hives, the set back from buildings, and
Janesville police work to prevent gun crimes
With gun crimes escalating in some larger cities around the country, Janesville Police Chief David Moore is offering an open letter to the community asking for help in avoiding the same fate. Moore says studies indicate criminals
Janesville man arrested for 5th offense OWI
A 62-year-old Janesville man is under arrest on suspicion of 5th offense operating while intoxicated after being busted drinking beer in a vehicle parked at a gas station. The Rock Country Sheriff’s Office says a citizen reported
Local senator’s survey shows support for expanded health care, gun regulations
A survey conducted by a local state senator shows support for non-partisan redistricting, expanded health care and gun regulations. Senator Janis Ringhand of Evansville sent the survey to all residents in her district, which covers much of