Apartments in former Monterey Hotel to include first-floor residential units
The Janesville Plan Commission approves a conditional use permit for the new apartments at the former Monterey Hotel. The updated proposal includes first-floor residential units and a slightly altered parking arrangement. The ground-level of the building will
Snappy is Beloit International Film Festival Honorary Chair
For the first time in the event’s history, the Beloit International Film Festival will not have a real person as honorary chair. Executive Director Greg Gerard says beloved Beloit Snappers mascot, Snappy is beginning his farewell tour.
State surpasses 100,000 coronavirus vaccines administered
The state passed a coronavirus vaccination milestone over the weekend. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, more than half a million vaccine doses have been administered, and more than 100,000 people have received the required
Area non-profits collaborating on racial equity report for Rock County
The YWCA of Rock County is working with local community partners to create a racial equity report for the area. Racial justice coordinator Amiee Leavy partnered with Kids Forward in Madison to start collecting the data and
UW-Madison education dean says schools, parents need to allow for robust civics education
With political polarization on the rise in American Culture, what room does civics education have in preparing children for their entry into society? UW-Madison education dean Diana Hess says schools and parents should not shy away from
Gunfire on Janesville’s southwest side
Janesville police are investigating a shots fired incident. Authorities say officers were called to the 1200 block of South Grant Avenue just after 10:00 o’clock Sunday night. Officers say evidence was found of a home being hit by
Marquette drops third straight in Big East
Marquette’s Big East losing streak reached three games on Sunday, falling at home to St. John’s 75-73 on Sunday. Theo John tied his career-high with 16 points and all five of Marquette’s starters reached double figures