Hoard Historical Museum holds a Cow Decorating Contest
Hoard Historical Museum’s annual “Dairy Day at the MOOseum” event holds its first ever cow decorating contest. Director Merrilee Lee says they’re excited about it and it’s open to anyone and all artistic levels. Lee says they have pre-made
South Beloit Mayor to retire before his term is up
The Mayor of South Beloit isn’t waiting for his term to expire to retire. According to a news release, Ted Rehl has submitted his resignation, with a retirement date of May 31st. Rehl was first elected in
Stoughton Area School District has a new District Administrator
The School District of Beloit’s current superintendent accepts his new role as the Stoughton Area School District’s next District Administrator. According to a news release, Doctor Daniel Keyser has 24 years of experience while currently being the
Evers asks Parole Commission to rescind release of convicted killer Douglas Balsewicz
Governor Tony Evers is stepping in, to halt the release of a convicted killer. In a Friday letter to Wisconsin Parole Commission Chair John Tate, Evers asks for immediate reconsideration of next week’s scheduled release of Douglas
Bureau of Indian Affairs gives final approval for Beloit casino project
The Bureau of Indian Affairs gives final approval for placing approximately 33 acres of land into trust for the Ho-Chunk Nation’s Beloit casino project. This gives the tribe the ability to move forward with the final design,
Nurses group critical of Evers’ veto
The organization representing Wisconsin nurses is not happy about a veto from Governor Tony Evers. The bill created a separate license for nurse practitioners and other nurses with advanced training. Several physicians groups were opposed. “I guess
Civil War Living History Days is coming back
A local attraction may draw people from around the area back for the annual Civil War Living History Days. Milton House Executive Director Keighton Klos says the event is very popular, they get many school kids on Friday,
Fire damages Janesville business
Minor damage to a Janesville business after an early evening fire. Officials say firefighters were called to the Liquor Cabinet in the 1900 block of East Milwaukee street a little after 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters found flames on
Janesville city manager explores job opportunity
Janesville City Manager Mark Freitag may be moving on to a career in higher education. According to a post on the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater website, Freitag is one of four finalists for the position of Vice
Rock County Sheriff’s Office to host boater safety class in June and July
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office recognizes that boaters are itching to get back on the water. Rock County Sheriff’s Office Recreational Patrol Deputy Trevor Lund says eight hour boater safety education courses are being offered in June