School District of Beloit to offer in-person learning in April
The School District of Beloit will offer in-person learning for the fourth and final term of the school year. The school board approved superintendent Dan Keyser’s reopening plan Monday night. Schools will operate in a cohort model
Governor Evers signs bill authored by Loudenbeck
Governor Tony Evers signs a bill authored by a local Assembly Representative that addresses the pay disparity between public defenders and assistant district attorneys. State Representative Amy Loudenbeck says since March 2020, 78 staff have left the
Interim Beloit Police Chief in the running for permanent position
The City of Beloit is about six months into the search for a new permanent police chief. Interim Chief Thomas Stigler says GovHR has narrowed the field of applicants down to about half a dozen candidates. Stigler
Janesville man arrested for 4th offense OWI
A 41-year-old Janesville man is arrested for drunken driving for the fourth time following an incident at a local tavern. According to a news release, Janesville Police were investigating a disorderly conduct incident at East Point Sports
Daniel J. Baer
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Proposed voting changes concern local legislator
A local legislator is concerned a number of Republican proposals could inhibit some residents access to voting. Mark Spreitzer of Beloit is particularly concerned about a bill to withdraw the indefinite confined status access to absentee ballots.
Vaccinations available for additional priority groups
Even though a number of new priority groups become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, they’ll likely have to wait. Rock County Health officials say anyone new will have to wait for the previous priority groups
Rockford man arrested in Janesville on 5th OWI charge
A 34-year-old Rockford man is facing a charge of Operating While Intoxicated 5th Offense after being picked up in Janesville. A State Patrol news release says troopers responded to a two vehicle crash Sunday morning about 6:00 o’clock
Brewers long ball to capture Cactus League opener
Keston Hiura got Milwaukee off to a good start with a first inning, three-run homer and the Brewers went on to beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2 in their Cactus League opener on Sunday. The Brewers also
Bucks rally for fifth straight win
The Milwaukee Bucks played one of their better defensive games of the season, holding the Los Angeles Clippers in check down the stretch to post a 105-100 win on Sunday at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36