Evers vetoes Republican drawn redistricting maps
Governor Tony Evers has vetoed Republican-drawn maps for Wisconsin’s new legislative and congressional districts. The Democratic governor’s action moves redistricting to the Wisconsin Supreme Court – where lawsuits are already filed. “I told the legislature early on
Four Beloit City Council members up for election in April
The City of Beloit is launching the 2022 election process for a two-year term on City Council. Anyone interested in running for City Council may pick up an information packet including nomination papers in the 1st floor
Salvation Army Rock County holds red kettle kick-off events in Janesville and Beloit
Bell-ringers in Rock County will set out with their red kettles this weekend. Salvation Army Major Tom McDowell says kick-off events will take place in Janesville Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Festival Foods and Saturday 11:00
Janesville City Manager remains hopeful GM plant site will be redeveloped
Commercial Development Company extends the auction on the 250 acre former General Motors assembly plant property in Janesville another week. Janesville City Manager Mark Freitag says the reasoning for extending the auction is unclear. Freitag says his
COVID cases surge in Rock County
The number of local COVID-19 cases are on the rise. The Rock County Health Department reports more than one-thousand active cases as of Wednsday. This high of a figure hasn’t been seen since January. 91 new cases were reported in
Local Congressman wants more programs tied to work requirements
Congressman Bryan Steil of Janesville suggests many of the social programs instituted over the last year or so may be prompting workers to leave their jobs. The First District Representative tells Your Talk Show on WCLO programs like
Interstate reconstruction celebrated
After more than six-years of construction, state officials celebrate the near completion of the Interstate project through Rock County to six or more lanes. Governor Tony Evers joined local officials Wednesday afternoon at the Park and Ride in