Janesville duplex fire causes ‘heavy’ damage, displaces residents
Four tenants at a Janesville duplex are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross after a multi-story fire causes “heavy” damage. The Janesville Fire Department responded to the house in the 800 block of Benton Avenue on
Motorcycle crash in Town of Magnolia kills Janesville man, Beloit woman
A motorcycle crash in the Town of Magnolia kills a Janesville man and a Beloit woman. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office responded to the collision on North Highway 104 just after 4:00 Tuesday afternoon. Investigators believe the
Town of Beloit exploring feasibility of new town hall options
The Town of Beloit board is exploring the feasibility of different options for a new town hall. Outgoing town administrator Gene Wright said his staff looked into potentially adding an addition onto Fire Station number two. They
Tuesday COVID-19 numbers: over 850 now hospitalized
For the first time ever, there are over 850 hospitalized COVID-10 patients in Wisconsin on Tuesday. There were 853 hospitalized, 71 more than Monday and 207 more than a week ago, and 261 patients in intensive care.
Evers’ administration issues new order limiting size of public gatherings
In an effort to dampen Wisconsin’s blazing coronavirus outbreak, Governor Tony Evers’ administration has issued a new order limiting the size of public indoor gatherings. “Today I’ve directed Secretary-designee Palm to issue a limit on public gatherings
Beloit committee will gather public feedback in search for new police chief
The City of Beloit’s police and fire commission plans to engage local stakeholder groups and the community at large in the search for a new police chief. The committee met Tuesday afternoon with GovHR USA Vice President
Reopen Rock Task Force invites businesses to take “Stay Safe Pledge”
The Reopen Rock Task Force is inviting local businesses to take the “Stay Safe Pledge.” Co-Chair Barry Brandt says the pledge involves advocating for mask-wearing, social distancing, and increased cleaning and sanitation. Reopen Rock Stay Safe Pledge
Beloit firefighter among latest city employees to test positive for COVID-19
Two more City of Beloit employees test positive for COVID-19, one of which is a firefighter. The city and the Rock County health department conducted contact tracing and found the firefighter did not have any direct exposure
School District of Beloit to continue virtual learning for 2nd term
Students in the School District of Beloit won’t return to in-person classroom learning in 2020. Interim Superintendent Dr. Dan Keyser sent a letter to district families Tuesday announcing that the district’s second term of the school year
Governor Evers limits indoor public gatherings to 25 percent capacity
Bars, restaurants and other businesses will be limited to 25 percent capacity for all indoor gatherings effective Thursday morning. Governor Tony Evers directed Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue a new emergency order to