State Senate Republicans pass package of anti-abortion bills
Republicans in the State Senate have passed a package of abortion restrictions on party-line votes. Among those bills are requirements for doctors to offer so-called abortion reversal treatments, a measure to prevent abortion based on a fetus’s
New at Noon – Lee Brice “Soul”
The follow-up to four consecutive #1’s, Lee Brice is out with his latest single, “Soul.”
Environmental group files lawsuit to obtain text messages sent by NRB chair
An environmental advocacy group filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Natural Resources Board chair Dr, Frederick Prehn, in an effort to access text messages as a part of a records request. “Any record related to a governmental function
Pandemic exacerbates shortage of truck drivers in Wisconsin
The pandemic has put a new focus on Wisconsin’s shortage of commercial truck drivers. Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association Vice President Dan Johnson said it’s not a new problem. “This has probably been going on for at least
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Student vaccination rate celebrated
A local college is planning a party to celebrate the student body’s high COVID-19 vaccination rate. UW-Whitewater Marketing and Communications Director Jeff Angileri says 74% of students have been vaccinated. Angileri says UW-System President Tommy Thompson is planning
Area retailer wins acclaim
A Janesville based regional retail chain is being recognized for on-line excellence. Newsweek and Statista Inc. have named Blain’s Farm-and-Fleet-dot-com as one of America’s Best Online Shops for 2022. The Best Online Shops are selected based on extensive research
Local school districts get a boost in state aid
Several local school districts expect to see significant increases in their state aid this year. State aid is distributed to help equalize educational spending despite differences in a district’s property wealth. The Parkview School District will enjoy a 19%