Two lawsuits against Wisconsin presidential election tossed by State Supreme Court
The State Supreme Court has decided against taking up President Trump’s lawsuit against the state’s elections results. In a 4 to 3 decision, the court said that they would not hear the President’s challenge. Swing justice Brian
Three seats up for election on Janesville School Board
Three of the nine seats on the Janesville Board of Education are up for election in the spring of 2021. The seats up for election Tuesday, April 6th include; Board President Steve Huth, Board Treasurer Greg Ardrey,
Orfordville Children’s Christmas Benefit is drive-thru only this year
After 25 years, the Orfordville Children’s Christmas Benefit at the American Legion is the latest casualty of the Coronavirus pandemic. According to a news release, the free community meal and fundraiser has been held on the first
Forward Janesville hosts first holiday lights contest
Forward Janesville and premier sponsor Alliant Energy are hosting its inaugural Holiday Lights Contest in 2020. Whiton House Consulting, Baker Tilly US, Advantage Homes, Inc., and the Nowlan & Mouat Law Firm are also sponsoring the contest.
Local Assembly Representative disappointed in GOP vaccine distribution plan
A local state legislator is critical of Assembly Republicans plan to give the Joint Committee on Finance oversight on distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in the state. State Representative Mark Spreitzer says Republicans have proposed a harmful
Whitewater woman placed on probation for stealing $50,000 from elderly friend
A Whitewater woman pleads guilty in Rock County Court to stealing money from her elderly friend. 59-year-old Susan Salyers also agreed to make restitution payments to start paying back the $50,000 she stole over time. Salyers pleaded
State surpasses 3500 COVID-19 related deaths
Wisconsin has reported nearly 500 deaths from COVID-19 in just the last 11 days. On November 21, the coronavirus related death toll passed 3,000. On Wednesday, the total reached 3,502, with 82 reported deaths following Tuesday’s single
Janesville School Board President not running for re-election
Janesville’s School Board President won’t be running for another term. Steve Huth says he has submitted his letter of non-candidacy for the April election. Huth says he’s filing his paperwork early to motivate qualified candidates to circulate
Rock County Sheriff’s Office investigates shots fired incident
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shots fired incident in the town of Janesville. Deputies say they were called to a home on Britt Road a little after 11:00 p.m. Wednesday for a man accused