Beloit School Board approves return of athletics, extra-curricular activities
The Beloit School Board approves a plan to bring back high school athletics and extra-curricular activities. It voted unanimously Tuesday night to allow practices and open gyms to start on February 1, even as the district remains
Senate passes resolution which would end Evers’ mask order
The state Senate on Tuesday passed a resolution to end Governor Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate. It was authored by state Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater). “We citizens are capable determining what steps are appropriate to take in
Homicide suspect pleads guilty to Janesville’s first murder of 2020
An Illinois man pleads guilty to a reduced homicide charge for the murder of a Janesville man last January. 25-year-old Corvasie Weaver of Joliet was initially charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the shooting death of 40-year-old
Edgerton Hospital names new Capital Foundation Director
Ann Heiden will replace the retiring Bonnie Robinson. Heiden brings more than 20-years experience in the areas of fundraising and non-profit organizations to the position. She previously served in a variety of leadership roles including the director
United Way announces latest COVID Action Fund grants
Three local charities have a little more money to help those in need during the pandemic. The United Way Blackhawk Region is doling out the money as part of its fifth round of Action Fund grants. United
Local group promotes awareness about human trafficking
A local group is working to build awareness about human trafficking. Jamie Counsell with the Rock County Human Trafficking Task Force says the pandemic may be preventing victims from coming forward. Counsell says the top local concern
State records fewer than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases Monday
For the first time since the Holidays, Wisconsin reported fewer than a thousand new COVID-19 cases. The state Department of Health Services reported 984 positive tests Monday, on a relatively small number of tests, just over 5100.
Organizations line up to oppose Republican effort to end Evers’ mask order
Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature want to cancel the governor’s mask order. The state Medical Society wants it continued. Dr. Bud Chumbley is CEO of the Wisconsin Medical Society. “The science is definitive that they reduce the