SHINE Technologies aims to get back on track with launch of cancer drug production
By Neil Johnnson, Reporter/Anchor, Big Radio —— After last week brought nearly 60 layoffs and a wave of corporate restructuring, Janesville nuclear fusion firm SHINE Technologies has some brighter news this week for its investors — and
Rock County Board seeks applicants for District 8 vacancy

The Rock County Board of Supervisors is seeking persons interested in filling the District 8 vacancy. District 8, which includes the Town of Janesville Wards one through three, nine, and ten; Town of Rock Wards one though
Project 16:49 holding back to school drive
After distributing more than 150 backpacks filled with supplies last year, Project 16:49’s annual back to school drive is looking to help even more homeless youth this year. Executive Director Tammy DeGarmo says they’re looking for you
The Lincoln Academy is expanding
Enrollment is up about 100 students at the two-year-old public charter school in Beloit. The Lincoln Academy Chief Education Officer Kristi Cole says there are 634 students this year with a wait list of close to 200.
Renowned Menominee leader Ada Deer dies at 88
Wisconsin and national Native American leader Ada Deer has died. She was the first female head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and first woman to serve as chairperson of the Menominee Nation. Speaking on a UW-Alumni
Town of Beloit moving along with new fire station and town hall project
The Town of Beloit is soon going to look a little different as the town’s project to build a new fire station and town hall get under way. City Administrator Tim Wellnitz says the current Fire Station
Beatrice Dorothy Jewett
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Steven “Cisco” E. Cease
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