Top-ranked Badger women’s volleyball the Unanimous Big Ten Preseason favorite
Preseason number-1 ranked Wisconsin was unanimously chosen as the Big Ten Conference favorite for the 2020-21 volleyball season, voted on by the Big Ten coaches and announced on Wednesday. The defending 2019 Big Ten Champions open their
Badgers go with familiar face as new defensive line coach
Ross Kolodziej helped lead the Wisconsin Badgers to a pair of Big Ten championships as a player and has led the highly-regarded strength and conditioning program at his alma mater for the last six seasons. Now, the
Beloit school board names finalists for superintendent position
The Beloit School Board narrows down its list of superintendent candidates to three finalists. In a closed session discussion Tuesday night, the board decided on Dana Arreola, Lorenzo Russell and current interim superintendent Dan Keyser. Arreola is
Evers announces new public health emergency, extends mask mandate
Governor Tony Evers on Tuesday issued a new statewide public health emergency and face mask requirement. The order continues through March 20 and, with some exceptions, requires everyone age 5 and older to wear a mask indoors
New at Noon – Caitlyn Smith ft. Old Dominion “I Can’t”
Powerhouse vocalist Caitlyn Smith recruited Old Dominion to join her on a reimagined version of her song “I Can’t.” The powerful song acknowledges that change isn’t always a bad thing and delivers a message many of us
DHS expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to those 65 and older – but calls for patience
Starting Monday, Wisconsin residents age 65 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. However, Department of Health Services Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk cautioned that doesn’t mean everyone in that age group will
COVID testing at BTC cancelled
Winter weather is having an impact on a local COVID-19 testing site. Rock County Director of Emergency Management, Sheriff’s Sergeant Shena Kohler, says due to the temperatures and wind chills during operational hours, testing Wednesday at Blackhawk
1/20/21 Day in the Country

1924 Born on this day in Tampa, Florida, was Ottis Dewey Whitman, Jr. who became known professionally as Slim Whitman. The American country music singer and songwriter, known for his yodelling abilities has sold in excess of
Local farmer’s market plans move
After 15-years in the heart of Janesville’s downtown, the Farmer’s Market is moving. Manager Emily Arthur says beginning this May, the new site will be in the Town Square. Arthur says the new site offers many opportunities
Milton firework’s celebration in question
The Milton FFA Alumni say they will no longer be coordinating the 4th of July celebration which includes sports competitions, a carnival, and fireworks at Schilberg Park. The Milton FFA Alumni have led the effort for three