SSM Health partners with Janesville and Beloit farmer’s markets
Access to nutritious foods is a major component of achieving an overall healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, approximately 23% of Rock County homes are recognized as Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed (ALICE) Households, and 10% are in poverty, according
DNR holding Fun Free Weekend
The Wisconsin DNR is encouraging those in Rock County to get out this weekend and head outdoors as part of their 11th Annual Free Fun Weekend. Director of Parks and Recreation Management Steve Schmelzer says it’s a
Republican budget writers reject Evers’ broadband funding plan
At the Capitol, Republicans who control the legislature’s budget committee have rejected Governor Tony Evers’ plan to spend $750 million for broadband expansion. “I think it’s wise for the state to not throw more state money at
UW-Madison campus Starbucks votes for union
A downtown Madison Starbucks has voted to unionize. The Starbucks on State Street near the UW-Madison campus is now the second Madison area Starbucks to approve a union. The vote came in at 20 to 2 in
JFC rejects funding for UW Madison engineering building
Budget writers at the state Capitol said no to a major investment for UW-Madison on Thursday. Joint Finance Committee Republicans on Thursday rejected Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to spend $355 million on an engineering building on the
Evers raises Pride flag at Capitol – ‘you are welcome here’
Marking the start of Pride Month, the Progress Pride flag flies over the Capitol in Madison. Wisconsin Veterans Secretary James Bond, a Marine Corps veteran and a gay man, was among the speakers at Thursday’s flag raising.
JFC rejects $15 million for Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center

The Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee gives the ax to the $15 million for the Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center that was included in Governor Tony Evers Capital budget. During a meeting Thursday, the committee approved a $2.4
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Project SEARCH graduates to walk the stage Friday
MercyHealth is hosting the 2023 Project SEARCH graduation ceremony Friday morning. Manager of Partner Culture Renee Dooman says the program involves training and education leading to employment for those with cognitive disabilities and students work in three
