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What does this mean for Rock County residents?
Nothing is going to change for residents of Rock County, other than the fact that they may get more federal money now that they are considered part of the large metro area of Sioux Falls. The estimated population for the new MSA is expected to exceed 500,000 residents by 2050.
Mysterious ‘tornado’ prompts sirens to be sounded in Footville, Janesville
JANESVILLE – Janesville and Footville were buzzing Tuesday afternoon about strange funnel cloud spottings. According to police scanner traffic, the Footville Fire Department spotted a funnel cloud shortly after 1 p.m. Then, at approximately 1:43 p.m., an officer reported on the scanner traffic seeing debris near the area of Highway 14 on the east side of Janesville resembling that resulting from a tornado touching down. ...
Milton site rezoned for car wash, dog wash
MILTON — The Milton Common Council on Tuesday night rezoned a site along Sunnyside Drive as business use, for a car wash and pet wash. The council also approved a conditional use permit. The city allows car washes under business zoning only with a conditional use permit. Owner Nick Rogers, according to paperwork attached to Tuesday’s common council meeting agenda, intends on constructing a 3,400 square-foot building for Red Hawk...
Rock County Board awards contracts for improvements at UW-Whitewater at Rock County
The University of Wisconsin – Whitewater at Rock County is getting upgrades. The Rock County Board of Supervisors voted last week to award three contracts for work happening at the campus in Janesville. Dean and Assistant Vice Chancellor Tricia Clasen says a roof replacement and theater rigging upgrades were...
City of Janesville: Water rate hike coming this fall
City of Janesville residents will see their water utility rates climb a couple of bucks starting this fall. The city announces a 4.1% water rate increase. Water superintendent Dave Botts says the change will cost the average resident an extra $2 on their quarterly water bill. That four-percent increase only...
Former Janesville politico weighs in on GOP convention
MILWAUKEE — Although he has been absent from Republican Party activities for years, former Janesville resident Steve King remains a keen observer of the political landscape. He is attending this week’s Republican National Convention, but in no official capacity. “I guess you could call me the state party chair emeritus,” King said during an interview at the Pfister Hotel where he is staying. “I have a lot of ‘formers.’” ...
It’s a busy summer at Rockport Pool in Janesville
Unlike years past, the City of Janesville doesn’t appear to be having any trouble staffing its pools this summer. Aquatics Supervisor Marcus Porchia says through returning lifeguards and word of mouth, they’ve been able to fully staff Rockport Pool this summer. There have been days its been at capacity.
Stoughton Community Calendar: July 18-28
How wet will you get? Beat the heat with an afternoon of water games and fun. Cynthia & Mary will be at East Side Park with water balloons and a hose! Join us for a wet and wild time; bring your own towel. Ages 8-16. No registration required. Gazebo Musikk...
UW Health adds 2 hospital additions to growing list of projects
UW Health announced upcoming additions to UW Hospital and East Madison Hospital, according to the Wisconsin State Journal. The health system already is opening a large clinic — the Eastpark Medical Center — on the east side of Madison this October, a new west side clinic, and a planned rehabilitation hospital in Fitchburg.
City of Milton announces proposed development by concrete company
The city of Milton aims to help a concrete company get comfortable in the city’s Crossroads Business Park. On Tuesday, Milton City Council will take a look at a proposed sale of 14 acres in the city’s east side industrial park. The city says the deal would bring a development by concrete contractor Advanced Concrete near what’s now Putman Parkway’s east end.
Oregon Community Calendar: July 18-28
Time, date, location subject to change. Badger Talk: Women in science, math and engineering. 1 p.m., Oregon Senior Center, 219 Park St. Vicki Bier is Professor Emerita at the University of Wisconsin– Madison. In this talk she presents both research findings and personal anecdotes showing how social factors such as stereotypes, learning environments, and bias can diminish girls’ and women’s achievements and interest in scientific fields. It also highlights practical steps that can help encourage and support girls and women.
Board OKs referendum items of consideration
At their Monday, July 15 meeting, Oregon Village Board trustees moved to approve the consideration of up to 6.7 million dollars in referendum tax levies by options assessment consultants last Monday, concluding the preliminary research for a projected September draft community survey about the tentative 2025 referendum. The 62.66% maximum...
Downtown & Outgoing Main Street Sweeping Planned for July 18 - 19
The City of Janesville performs street sweeping several times each year. The fifth cycle of downtown and outgoing main street sweeping is planned to begin early Thursday morning, July 18, and be completed on Friday, July 19. The work is scheduled to begin early in the morning on each day when traffic and street parking is minimal. On the first day of the cycle, City crews will sweep downtown streets and parking lots. On the second day of the cycle, City crews will sweep main arterial streets.
New UW study finds Lake Monona has highest PFAS foam levels in Wisconsin
A new study by the University of Wisconsin–Madison has found that the foam on Lake Monona and Lake Waubesa contains the highest levels of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Wisconsin, with concentrations thousands of times higher than in the water itself, according to The Capital Times. PFAS, known...
Winners of the Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Essay Contest announced
Eleanor Jones-Sato and Bree Stalsberg have a way with words. The Wisconsin grade school students were selected as state winners in the Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom essay contest. The entries submitted by Eleanor and Bree were chosen from among 1,400 entries submitted by Wisconsin fourth and fifth grade students tasked with writing a 500-word essay with the theme, "Wisconsin Agriculture is Fruit-full!"
Transportation Builders Association: Milton teen awarded June Work Zone Safe scholarship
MADISON, Wis. – A south-central Wisconsin teenager is the latest young driver to dedicate his. time and attention to ensuring the men and women working behind orange barrels in work. zones make it home safely to their families every night. Monday, the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association (WTBA) awarded Dakoda...
Lindberg: Time to vote soon
It's time to vote in the primary on Aug. 13. I always vote no matter what I think about our government policies. Many I don't agree with. I wish we had a multi party system like those in the European Union. I heard that France just elected their first woman president. I take time to research who and what I will be voting on by printing out a sample ballot to study.
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