Beloit Black Women in Business Expo aims to feed mind, body and soul
This year’s Black Women in Business Expo aims feed your mind, body and soul. Organizer Vickie Lynn said the third-annual event is now up to 48 local vendors, which required a bigger venue and a move to
Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board hosts virtual job fair
A Virtual Job Fair is set for Friday, February 19 from 10 a.m.-noon. Job-seekers can meet virtually with multiple local businesses in a variety of industries. As of February 11, 17 area businesses have registered to participate.
City of Beloit declares snow emergency
The City of Beloit declares a snow emergency in anticipation of some winter weather. The snow emergency goes into affect at 8:00 Friday evening and runs until 8:00 Saturday evening. According to Beloit City ordinance, vehicles are
Snappers officially sign contract with Miami Marlins
Beloit Baseball signs a Professional Development License with the Miami Marlins, officially beginning a 10-year contract to serve as Miami’s Advanced-A affiliate. The Marlins’ leadership team is sharing input on Beloit’s construction of a new downtown stadium
Houston releases J.J. Watt, Could Packers be next?
Former Wisconsin Badger standout J.J. Watt asked the Houston Texans for his release and it was granted today, ending a 10-year run in Houston. Watt broke the news in a 2-minute video on Twitter Friday morning. “I
Republican legislators order audit of Wisconsin election procedures
At the Capitol Thursday, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee voted to proceed with an audit of the state’s election practices. Representative Samantha Kerkman (R – Salem), the panel’s co-chair, said constituents want reassurance that elections are conducted
DNR sturgeon chief accused of taking part in illegal caviar scheme
The man in charge of the state’s sturgeon fishery is being accused of obstructing an investigation into DNR staffers illegally selling eggs to caviar processors. The DNR and staff from the US Fish and Wildlife Service say
Judge decides not to impose punishments on Rittenhouse over bond violation
A judge will not be punishing accused Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse for an apparent bond violation. Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder on Thursday denied requests from prosecutors to either issue an arrest warrant or raise the
Janesville woman faces 5th OWI charge
A 47-year-old Janesville woman is facing a number of charges after an early morning traffic stop. Janesville police say they responded to the 100 block of East Racine Street about 3:30 a.m. Friday morning for a report of
Walgreens to administer COVID-19 vaccinations in Wisconsin
Walgreens locations around Wisconsin will begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations, starting Friday. Stephanie Schauer is Immunization Program Manager with the Division of Public Health. “A hundred and seventy-eight Walgreens throughout Wisconsin will be receiving this vaccine. It is