Recount now underway in Dane and Milwaukee Counties, says WEC
Wisconsin’s partial presidential election recount is now underway. Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meghan Wolfe says local officials in Dane and Milwaukee Counties will be the ones handling things. “Those counties have already begun talking with the parties
Commercial fire reported on Janesville’s south side
The Janesville Fire Department responds to a commercial fire at a building on the south side that houses two businesses. The fire at 2929 West Venture Drive was reported just before 2:30 Thursday afternoon. The building is
Brewers promote Matt Arnold
The Milwaukee Brewers have promoted Matt Arnold to senior vice president and general manager on Thursday afternoon. “For the past five years, Matt has served an invaluable role in helping to guide our baseball operations group,” said
BHCCU loans GM artifacts to Rock County Historical Society
Blackhawk Community Credit Union’s plans for a GM Legacy Center that were put on hold due to the pandemic could eventually include a partnership with the Rock County Historical Society. RCHS Executive Director Tim Maahs says BHCCU
Town of Beloit closes rental facilities
The town of Beloit works to be in compliance with phase one of Rock County’s COVID-19 reopening plan. According to a news release, the town is closing all of it’s rental facilities including pavilions, restrooms and the
Beloit Police arrest Brookfield shooting suspect
Beloit Police arrest a 78-year-old Village of Greendale man wanted in connection with a shooting Wednesday in the City of Brookfield. According to a news release Brookfield Police responded to a shooting just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Janesville School Board votes to allow winter sports
The Janesville School Board votes to allow winter sports to continue despite a move to all virtual instruction for middle and high school students. School Board Member Michelle Haworth says parents can choose not to enter their
Janesville police sergeants complete leadership course
A pair of Janesville police sergeants complete a training course in leadership. Sergeants Josh Norem and Jimmy Holford graduated from the three-week Leadership in Police Organization development program. LPO is modeled after the training concept of dispersed leadership and
Milton schools plan to return to virtual instruction
Students in the Milton School District will soon be headed home. The school board Wednesday night unanimously voted to pivot to virtual learning beginning November 30th. The decision follows recommendations from the Rock County Health Department to
Pandemic “Surge Shelters” ready in Janesville
Both Janesville hospitals have contacted the city to inquire about the availability of its “surge shelter” for COVID patients. As the available bed space dwindles amidst a rapidly growing number of COVID infections, City Manager Mark Freitag