Outgoing City Manager looks back on time in Janesville fondly

Janesville City Manager Mark Freitag is proud of the work he’s done in his more than eight years on the job. Freitag says in the first six months on the job he was able to establish a
Janesville EMS to receive grant funding

Governor Evers announced this week that EMS providers across the state would be getting extra funding through flex grants. Deputy Fire Chief Jamie Kessenich says they had to specify what they could use the funds for across
Beloit students and staff voice frustrations with arts

Students and staff at Beloit’s School Board meeting Tuesday night voiced concerns about the performing arts in district schools. Director of Orchestras at Beloit Memorial High School Sam Ewert says a parent should be able to send
Janesville to announce interim city manager

The city of Janesville appears to have selected their interim City Manager. City Council President Paul Benson said in a press release that in order to give that individual the opportunity to speak with their family, friends,
United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties hosts Season of Caring

The United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth Counties annual Season of Caring kicks off October 3rd. Executive Director Elizabeth Ellis-Bols says it’s a free six-week program intended to encourage and inspire citizens to support, give back
Evers calls special session of legislature – says voter referendum could allow for repeal of state abortion ban
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers wants to give voters a say on the status of abortion in Wisconsin. Evers has proposed a special session of the Legislature, to take up a constitutional amendment allowing statewide referendums. Evers said
Ice Age Trail Alliance hosts Mammoth Hike Challenge

The Ice Age Trail Alliance is challenging citizens to hike at least 42 miles on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and visit three trail communities in the month of October. Outreach and Education Manager Amy Lord
