DNR holds public hearing on new PFAS regulations
The Department of Natural Resources is now taking public comment on a proposed rule to regulate PFAS and other forever chemicals. That includes what has to be done to dispose of the chemicals, and how people who
Grinnell Hall hosts Veterans Day program
Grinnell Hall Senior Center invites the public to attend a free Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 11. Charles Jones, Army Master Sergeant and Eugene Leech, Marine Gunnery Sergeant, will share their background and what
Rock County Public Health Department opens COVID-19 testing site in Beloit
To support convenient and accessible testing for all, the Rock County Public Health Department will be hosting a COVID-19 RT-PCR testing site at its Beloit location at 61 Eclipse Avenue in partnership with Summit Clinical Laboratories beginning
Hedberg Public Library hosts story slam and open mic
Hedberg Public Library is hosting a Story Slam Workshop on Saturday, November 13 from 2-4 p.m. for teens and adults presented by Sarah Beth Nelson, director of the Library Media program at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Participants of
State Senate will vote Monday on redistricting bills
New legislative and congressional district maps are ready for a vote in the full state Senate next week. Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) was a “no” in Thursday’s committee vote “The maps before us are based upon the
High School students collect food for the needy
ECHO in Janesville has a little more on its food pantry shelves thanks to some enterprising high school business students. Members of the Parker High School DECA Chapter and the “Barn” school store spearheaded a “Trick or Can”
New city clerk-treasurer appointed in Beloit
A local community has a new city clerk-treasurer. Marcy Granger began her new duties in Beloit this week. Granger takes over as Beloit Clerk-Treasurer from Lori Stottler who left in September to become Janesville’s Clerk-Treasurer. In her role, Granger will
Arrest made in deer hunting incident
A 40-year-old Whitewater man is accused of illegally killing a deer within the Janesville city limits. Janesville police say Jason Kline was cited for trespassing, bow and crossbow hunting restrictions, and discharging a weapon in the city limits. A
Beloit man faces attempted homicide charges
A 24-year-old Beloit man is facing charges after a drive-by shooting. Beloit police responded to a report of shots fired a little before 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Wisconsin and Henry Avenues. A victim reported while she
Janesville gets new fire engine
The Janesville Fire Department may be a little better able to respond to emergencies. The fire department is expanding its fleet with the addition of a new fire engine. The new engine was manufactured in Clintonville, Wisconsin and will