Freeman Parkway will close for two days due to construction
A road in Beloit will be closed this week. Strategic Communications Director Sarah Lock says Freeman Parkway will be closed so a private business under construction can connect to the city’s water supply. Lock says a detour will be
Shirley A. Faidley
November 9, 1932 ~ June 7, 2022 (age 89)
Local officer is promoted to sergeant
The City of Beloit Police Department is proud to announce the recent promotion of a local officer. According to a news release, Police Officer James T. Mann has been promoted to the position of sergeant. Mann joined their Department
Waukesha County Judge stays order that would prevent DNR from regulation pollution cleanups
A Waukesha County Judge has issued a stay on a ruling that could prevent the D N R from regulating PFAS contamination. Judge Michael Bohren says the state and business groups need to come to a solution
Visit Beloit celebrates 608 Day
Visit Beloit is bringing back 608 Day. Director of Marketing and Public Relations Tracy Bliss says the event Wednesday aims to showcase the people, places, and things that make Beloit great with fun experiences, events, and deals
Janesville Plan Commission gives thumbs up to massive strawberry greenhouse
Plans for a massive development that includes a hydroponic strawberry grow operation and future mixed use development take another step forward. City Planning Director Duane Cherek says two 780,000 square foot greenhouses are just the first phase
UW-Whitewater meets the last Administrative Affairs Vice Chancellor candidate
The fourth and last finalist for Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs meets University of Wisconsin-Whitewater staff and community stakeholders during the open forum. Fort Atkinson School District’s Business Services Director Jason Demerath says he’s not currently in the
SCOWIS rules against WMC on release of business COVID-19 data
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rules that the state Department of Health Services can release data on COVID-19 infections at businesses. Tuesday’s 4-3 decision comes in an October 2020 suit filed by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce against DHS
Beloit City Manager takes job in Kansas
After seven years as Beloit’s city manager, Lori Curtis Luther is moving on. A letter from Curtis-Luther’s office confirms that she will become the new city manager in Overland Park, Kansas. Curtis-Luther previously served as the assistant
Janesville woman arrested for OWI 4th offense
A 41-year-old Janesville woman is under arrest on suspicion of operating while intoxicated, fourth offense after police say she was under the influence of drugs at a local convenience store. According to a news release, officers were