Rotary Gardens lights up the Holidays

More than fifty-thousand people are expected to take in the holiday light show at Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville this year.  Executive Director Becky Kronberg says the spectacle will feature more than one-million lights.  This is the 25th year

ARPA grant to support workforce

Workers in Rock County will soon be able to train in some highly needed career areas thanks to a $1.6 million grant through the American Rescue Plan Act.  Southwest Workforce Development Board CEO Rhonda Suda says the

COVID-19 vaccination clinic hours expanded

The Rock County Health Department is promoting expanded hours at the COVID-19 immunization clinic in Janesville.  Health Department Communications Specialist Jessica Turner says the hours should make it more convenient for people to get immunized, now that the

Beloit tightens security for holiday parade

Security is expected to be increased for the Beloit Holiday Parade.  City officials hope plans already in place for a “reverse” parade ease spectators concerns after the tragic events in Waukesha Sunday.  Director of Strategic Communications Sarah Lock says

Milton schools may ease COVID restrictions

Milton schools may soon be easing their COVID-19 related restrictions.  Superintendent Rich Dahman told the school board Monday night he’s considering a proposal to loosen protocols near the end of January.  Dahman says the reasoning is five-to-11-year-olds are