CareerTek in Beloit to host one day educational program

A Wisconsin Business World program at CareerTek in downtown Beloit Wednesday is giving area students a taste of what it takes to run a business. Senior Director Michelle Grajkowski says students will build a business from the

Janesville City Clerk’s Office begins mailing absentee ballots

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In-person absentee voting for the April 4th election begins next Tuesday at Janesville City Hall. Absentee ballots for the spring election should begin arriving in mailboxes this week. Janesville Clerk-Treasurer Lori Stottler says her office began mailing

Convicted sex offender relocating to Janesville

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is making the public aware of a of convicted sex offender who is moving in to the community. 48-year-old Travis E. Hoag is relocating to Rock Valley Community Programs at 203 West

Assembly Republicans pass school safety bills

Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly on Tuesday approved a pair of bills relating to school safety. One would require schools to gather data on disorderly conduct and violent crimes that are reported to police with charges or

DHS warns of scams targeting FoodShare members

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is investigating a scam which is targeting FoodShare members with text messages. “Individuals are receiving a fake text message that’s telling them to share their FoodShare information,” said Tabitha Reminger with

JTS to implement electronic fare system this Spring

The more than 40 year old farboxes which JTS riders currently use are being replaced by an electronic and contactless system this spring. Transit Director Becca Smith says the new MyJTS system will improve onboard efficiency, disease