Rock County issues local safer-at-home order
Rock County joins other counties in Wisconsin and issues a local version of Governor Tony Evers’ safer-at-home order. Rock County Public Health Officer Marie Noel-Sandoval announced the order late Wednesday night after the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned
Local officials trying to determine authority after court overturns Evers’ order
Editors note: This story was published Wednesday night before Rock County issued its own emergency order. The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Governor Tony Evers’ safer-at-home order is creating confusion among local governments and their attorneys.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Tony Evers’ Safer at Home order
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down Governor Tony Evers’ Safer at Home order. The Republican controlled state legislature had sued over the order, contending it was a constitutional overreach by the Democratic governor’s administration. Four of
Beloit Memorial honors graduating seniors
As area high schools gear up for virtual graduations, Beloit Memorial is working to make the end of the year as memorable as possible for the senior class. Principal Emily Pelz says a number of traditional events
Milton 4th of July celebration cancelled
Organizers of the Milton Fourth of July Celebration have had to pull the trigger and cancel the carnival, athletic tournaments, food and beer stands, entertainment, and the fireworks show. Brian Paul with the Milton FFA Alumni says
Janesville police question some crime numbers
The number of some crimes in Janesville have declined during the “Safe at Home” order. Police Chief David Moore however suspects a lack of reporting may not reflect the true number of domestic violence or child abuse
Janesville police investigate stabbing
The Janesville Police Department in investigating an early morning stabbing on the city’s near west side. Police say officers were called to 12 1/2 South Academy Street just before 3:00 o’clock Wednesday morning. Police learned the victim
Wisconsin COVID-19 positive cases up slightly on Wednesday
The state’s confirmed COVID-19 cases took a slight uptick on Wednesday. After two days with fewer than 200 new confirmed cases, and the lowest percentage of positive tests in a month-and-half, Wisconsin had 291 newly reported cases,
Cedar Crest is latest local nursing home with COVID-19 case
An employee at Cedar Crest in Janesville tests positive for COVID-19. The senior-living facility announced the case Wednesday afternoon and said no residents have tested positive so far. CEO David Tanck said the employee is in quarantine
Health department conducting 10 facility-wide COVID-19 investigations in Rock County
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is conducting public health investigations at six Rock County long-term care facilities, three non-health care workplaces and one health care facility. The state released the names of five Rock County nursing