Krueger Pool in Beloit to open June 18th
Beloit’s Krueger Pool will not be opening this weekend as planned. A release from the city of Beloit says inadequate staffing levels is the reason the pool is now scheduled to open Saturday, June 18th at 1
Schieve appointed principal of Fruzen Intermediate School
The Beloit Board of Education appears to have been listening to the Fruzen Intermediate School staff, who rallied last week in support of Jennifer Schieve’s application to become principal. The School Board voted five to two this
Eaglet recovering at Hoo’s Woods after nest falls from tree
An eaglet is recovering from injuries following the fall and crash of an eagle’s nest near the Rock River in downtown Janesville Wednesday afternoon. Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center founder and director Diane Mollar says the tree holding
YMCA hosts Pedal for a Purpose fundraiser
The YMCA of Northern Rock County is raising money for the Bert Blain Memorial Heart Walk with the second annual Pedal for a Purpose marathon cycling event Saturday at the Janesville Farmer’s Market. Health, Wellness, and Mission
House passed gun safety package going nowhere in Senate
A gun safety package passed in the House on Wednesday appears doomed in the U.S. Senate. The bills collectively called the “Protecting Our Kids Act” passed with only five Republican votes, none from Wisconsin. It would raise
Vos taps tax attorney to fill WEC vacancy
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has filled a vacancy on the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission. Tax attorney Don Millis of Sun Prairie will fill the vacancy caused by last month’s resignation of Republican Commissioner Dean Knudson. Knudson’s abrupt
Lustig Park is infested with Spongy Moths
The Lustig Park playground is temporarily closed due to an invasive, non-native insect infestation. According to a news release, the park is infested with Spongy Moths which possess tiny hairs in their caterpillar stage carrying a histamine which
Fort Atkinson will switch phone numbers and a domain name
Residents in Fort Atkinson are scheduled to have new phone numbers and a new domain name July 1 which they can use to reach city departments and facilities. City Manager Rebecca Houseman LeMire says they’re hopeful if they
Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation launches new logo and website
Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation launches a new logo and website, created by Golden Shovel Agency to strengthen the corporation’s online presence and foster economic growth. GBEDC President and CEO Jennifer Hall says as with all websites,
Search warrants end in arrests
Two Beloit men are facing multiple charges after a number of local law enforcement agencies simultaneously executed separate search warrants. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office reports authorities searched 1924 South Royce Avenue and 1941 Fayette Avenue in Beloit