Redistricting: Wisconsin Supreme Court to make ‘minimum changes necessary’
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rules it will not consider partisan balance in drawing the state’s new political maps. The 75 page, 4-3 decision released on Tuesday spells out that the justices will make the “minimum changes necessary”
Janesville Police investigating burglary at local business
Janesville Police are investigating a burglary at a local business. According to a news release, officers were dispatched to JP Cullen & Sons on the 300 block of East Delavan Drive on the report of a burglary
Janesville’s Economic Development Director dispels myths related to Hy-Vee project
The City of Janesville’s Economic Development Director is setting the record straight when it comes to proposed changes to City ordinances that would facilitate Hy-Vee’s redevelopment of the former Shopko building. Gale Price says it would be
Loudenbeck not seeking re-election
A long-time local state legislator is not seeking re-election. 31st Assembly District Representative Amy Loudenbeck announced Tuesday afternoon that after 11 years in the legislature she is not running for a seventh term. The Clinton Republican has
Funeral for Master Trooper Daniel Stainbrook
Funeral services were held Tuesday in Plover for Wisconsin State Patrol Master Trooper Daniel Stainbrook, who contracted COVID on the job and died. State Patrol Lieutenant Nate Henriksen “We are very grateful for this opportunity today, that
Local state representative introduces gun storage bill
Representative Sue Conley of Janesville introduces legislation targeting decreasing firearm thefts. This bill is a part of the Safe Storage for Gun Safety package, led by Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison). “I am pleased to release this legislation
Beloit City Manager appointed to state organization board
Beloit City Manager Lori Curtis Luther has been appointed to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities board of directors. League Executive Director Jerry Deschane says Curtis Luther brings 25-years of dedicated public service experience to the board. Deschane says as
Pub Crawl supports charities and promotes downtown
Downtown Janesville may be awash in Santa hats this weekend. The 8th annual Santa Pub Crawl returns to benefit two charities. Downtown bar owners are working together in the hopes of raising $10,000 for Project 16:49 and the Rock
Janesville schools issue apology
Janesville school officials are working to ease any bad feelings after an incident involving the way some Parker High School students dressed at a Beloit Memorial girls basketball game. The students were accused of dressing inappropriately in a
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April 28, 1989 – November 30, 2021