Propane prices to heat homes go up amidst subzero temperatures
Milton Propane: Prices increasing due to shortage, export problem
As the temperature continues to dip down the cost to fight the cold is going up for families using propane.
Author: Margo Spann
System to track gunfire in Beloit isn't working
Power outage 2 years ago knocked Shot Spotter offline
A system aimed at tracking gunfire in the city of Beloit is no longer working, properly.
Residents, city leaders react to losing major retailer in Janesville
J.C. Penney in Janesville Mall will close in May
Despite the departure of a major chain store in Janesville, city officials said the retail sector is growing.
Residents worry about what J.C. Penney closure means for economy
Janesville location 1 of 5 J.C. Penney stores to close in state
Janesville's economy will take another hit as a national retailer announces it is closing up shop.
Volunteers work to preserve 115-year-old chapel
Friends of Oak Hill Chapel look for volunteers, donations
Janesville volunteers are looking to give a 115-year-old chapel a much needed face-lift.
Bill would ban cellphone usage in construction zones
State patrol says distracted driving is huge problem in construction zones
Wisconsin is still quite a few weeks from spring but some legislators are already thinking of ways to make construction zones safer.
Health care providers concerned about continuing coverage
Providers believe families will still need help even with Affordable Care Act
Two health care providers that work with families with little or no income expressed concern about being able to continue providing benefits and how the Affordable Care Act will impact them.
Plumber: Warm-up is time to watch for frozen pipe issues
Homeowners should call professional immediately if pipes break
Plumbers say now is the time to be on the lookout for frozen pipes that will start to thaw and might cause problems.
Farmers buckle down to protect animals from harsh weather
Preparations begin after fall harvest
The chilly winds and freezing temperatures can be difficult for animals living outside. When cold weather is approaching, Janesville farmer Doug Rebout says his animals can sense it.
Increased snowfall blows town, county plowing budgets
Snow during weekends, holidays costs road crews more to clean up
All that snow Mother Nature dumped on south central Wisconsin is blowing out some snow plowing budgets for the year.
Marshall police sisters deliver baby in parking lot
7-pound, 11-ounce girl born at station
A special delivery arrived Thursday morning at the Marshall police station. A baby girl was born in their parking lot.
Ordinance would create demerit system for bars
Bar owner wants open dialogue about how to prevent incidents
A shooting outside a Rock County bar could lead to a new ordinance that could impact liquor licenses for bars in the town of Milton with a possible demerit system.
Fire causes $100K in damages to apartment building
Nearly 20 residents have been displaced due to Tuesday night fire
A kitchen fire Tuesday night is being blamed for about $100,000 in damage to an apartment building in Beloit.
District looking to expand international student-exchange program
Program would mean more funding for Janesville School District
A Rock County school district is looking to expand its international student-exchange program that may ultimately bring funding into the district.
Investigators: Glare from sun caused fatal crash
AAA recommends wearing sunglasses, keeping dashboard clutter-free
Investigators said glare from the sun caused the crash that killed a 58-year-old woman in a nine-car pile-up.
Renovations nearly complete on 3 Beloit schools
Pending land agreement delays unnamed intermediate school's finish
The Beloit School District is preparing to celebrate the reopening of three newly renovated schools. The renovations were a part of a $70 million referendum.
Ordinance ups water height for Rock River no-wake rule
Board splits river into 3 sections based on activity levels
Soon, a new no-wake ordinance could up the measurement of high water before a slow-moving order would be enforced, which boaters like Bongiorno said would be good news.
New, slow/no-wake rules along the Rock River
Rock County Board approves ordinance changes
Boaters on the Rock River will soon notice new, slow/no-wake rules.
City of Beloit recovering after heavy rains caused flooding
Emergency management monitoring Clinton, Avon Townships
After getting pounded with wind and rain, small puddles and clumps of dirt are all that remain on Fourth Street in Beloit.
Beloit fireworks show still fundraising 2 weeks out
Show will go on but may not continue if donations don't cover costs
The Fourth of July is about two weeks away, but organizers of the annual Pops on the Rock in Beloit said without donations, their fireworks show may not get off the ground.
New fuel may help reduce carbon footprint
Frito-Lay fleet will begin using compressed natural gas at Beloit facility
A fuel of the future could help a national chain in Beloit reduce its carbon footprint. Frito-Lay will begin using compressed natural gas in some trucks starting at its facility in Beloit.
Bedbugs are popping back up in Rock County
Rock County health officials have reported two cases in last 60 days
Bedbugs are interfering with the lives of some residents in the area.
Program offers skills training to boost workforce
'Work Today' employers pay to instruct workers
A new initiative in Rock County is hoping to help more folks gain skills to get them back into the workforce.
Janesville residents question high water bills
Residents say water bill went up for no reason
Several Janesville residents want answers about why their water bills quadrupled.
