Evers declares new public health emergency and face covering order to address continuing COVID-19 crisis
As promised, Governor Tony Evers on Friday declared a new public health emergency in response to Wisconsin’s coronavirus crisis. Evers noted that “hospitals are operating at or very near full capacity and healthcare providers are struggling to
Rock County Human Services works to make holidays bright for kids receiving services
The Rock County Human Services Department is looking for business and organizations to adopt the children and families they serve for the holidays. CPS Social Worker Kelly Todd says to adopt a child you only need to
Janesville City Council considers repealing Class A liquor license quota
The Janesville City Council considers doing away with it’s quota on Class A liquor licenses. City Clerk Dave Godek says currently the City’s quota for Class A licenses is set at 19 and the City Council has
Pocan urges hiring of additional contact tracers in Wisconsin
A member of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation is urging state officials in Madison to hire additional contact tracers, as public health agencies struggle to keep up with an explosion of new coronavirus cases in the state. Second District
Big Radio Food Court – Dunkin’
Scott Rhyan of Dunkin’ joins Grizz and Paul Michaels for this week’s Food Court. Dunkin’s Sourdough and Maple Bacon Croissant breakfast sandwiches are highlighted as well as new coffee and seasonal lattes. Dunkin’ Area Locations: 2121 Milton
Milton beverage distributer is sold
A prominent Milton business will soon be under new ownership. Frank Beverage Group is expected to acquire beer wholesaler Ott Schweitzer Distributing at the end of the year. Ott Schweitzer’s distribution region of Rock, Jefferson, Dodge, Waukesha,
Evers and Republican legislative leaders to discuss coronavirus response
Governor Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders are meeting Friday, to discuss a coronavirus strategy. The virtual link up will be the first face to face discussion between the Democratic governor and Republican leadership in months. With
Average daily COVID-19 death rate exceeds 50 for first time
The average daily number of COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin is now over 50. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 83 COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, bringing the total to 2,876. The average daily death count is now
Claim filed against city of Janesville in nine-year-old’s death
The mother of a nine-year-old girl , who drowned in the Rock River near Angler’s Park June 25th, has filed a $500 thousand claim against the city of Janesville. The city council will consider the claim during its
Beloit teen to be sentenced for sexual assault of child after violating probation
A Beloit teen has his felony hold open agreement revoked after violating his probation. When 18-year-old Mar’Kai Payne pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child last year, Rock County Judge John Wood