UPDATE: Janesville Schools fight ransomware

A “ransomware” attack has locked-up the computer systems in the Janesville School District.  Communications Officer Patrick Gasper says the IT Team noticed the illegal code during normal maintenance Sunday.  Gaspers says the IT Team immediately notified the state’s Division

Beloit Schools share in major grant

The National Science Foundation is awarding a grant of almost $350 thousand to the Beloit School District, Beloit College, Welty Environmental Center, and UW-Madison Center for Climatic Research to develop a network of community based learning.  Beloit School

Town of Beloit Police seek reaccreditation

Assessors from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group will be reviewing the policies and practices of the Town of Beloit Police Department this week.  Town of Beloit Lieutenant LeAnn Jones says WILEAG accreditation is voluntary and a

Senator Ron Johnson blasts GAO report on climate change

One of Wisconsin’s US Senators is calling on the Government Accountability Office to immediately withdraw a recent report indicating a possible risk from global warming to federal worker retirement savings. Republican Ron Johnson is Ranking Member of

New at Noon – Donny Lee “Hangin'”

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With his new single, “Hangin’,” an uptempo, groove-laden hook-fest, Donny Lee continues to build on his rapidly growing country career. Written by hit writers Rhett Akins, Ross Copperman, and Ben Hayslip, the lyrics and style of “Hangin’”

Topaz – WJVL’s Pet of the Week

A shiny coat, and a big beautiful smile, what more could you ask for?! You may not ask but Topaz here knows she has so much more to offer. Topaz is currently working on the command “sit,”

Computer problems reported in Janesville schools

Janesville school officials say the district’s IT network is experiencing technical difficulties.  A district Facebook post warns systems including Infinite Campus and email systems are experiencing intermittent outages.  Officials reassure parents and staff the IT team is