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Families have two years after a veteran’s burial to claim VA’s $1,032 burial allowance for a non-service-connected death

The Department of Veterans Affairs pays a $1,032 burial allowance and a $1,032 plot allowance for veterans who died on or after Oct. 1, 2026, and families of a veteran whose death was not service-connected have two years after the burial to file. The amounts went up from $1,002 for deaths in the year that […]

Janesville, WI · 14h

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DORA had a successful 6 months of operation

JANESVILLE —As the warm season begins to shift to a chillier time, board members of Janesville’s downtown Business Improvement District say that the downtown’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment area, or DORA, was successful. The BID looks to submit the outdoor cocktail pilot program it started this year for consideration as a permanent ordinance. This May, the City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that established the boundaries of the DORA, where people would be permitted to drink alcohol outdoors along downtown sidewalks. The only change made in the BID’s updated ordinance proposal was to the operational hours of the DORA, crimping its hours from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 7 days a week, to noon-10 p.m. every day. The DORA boundaries, according to a map provided by the organizers, encompass most of the central downtown area, also known as downtown’s entertainment district. The map shows highlighted streets that would be part of the DORA area, including North and South Main streets; East and West Milwaukee streets; parts of North Franklin and South Jackson streets; and blocks of West Court and River streets along the riverfront. The DORA also encompasses the town square where the farmers market and other public events are held. At Tuesday

Janesville, WI · 9h

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Rock Haven may provide care to non-Rock County residents

JANESVILLE — Rock Haven may open its beds to non-Rock County residents. Rock County’s Health Services Committee will see a resolution Wednesday to allow Rock Haven to accept out-of-Rock County referrals and residents into its care. Right now, Rock Haven is only open to residents of the county. Rock Haven is a Rock County-owned nursing home. If the committee OKs the resolution, it still needs approval from the full County Board, which could come as soon as Thursday. If ultimately approved by the board, it is unknown when Rock Haven would be opened up to non-Rock County residents. The county would need to establish, through an official policy, whether to allow residents from throughout Wisconsin and parts of Illinois, or just the counties immediately surrounding its current home turf. Rock Haven administrator Natalie Rolling-Edlebeck told The Gazette the nursing home receives referrals from outside Rock County “all the time.” There are 2-3 referrals from other counties on a daily basis. Many come from Dane and Green counties, with some from Walworth County. In the first week of November, there was even a referral out of Tennessee. “That’s potential revenue coming if we can meet the needs,” Rolling-Edlebeck said. While it

Rock County, WI · 1d

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City of Janesvillle could turn to operating referendum to float 2028 budget

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top Tuesday headlines: Voters will see another referendum on the April 2027 ballot — but not for development on the GM/JATCO site. Instead, it will be to help fund city operations for the 2028 budget. Kylie Balk-Yaatenen reports from Janesville City Hall. Local nonprofit group Faire Market Institute, a cottage industry led by manager Alicia Klos, is launching The Janesville Mall Holiday Market at Uptown Janesville, the official name for the mall's new winter market. A proposed resolution going before a Rock County Board committee on Wednesday would allow Rock Haven, the county-owned nursing home, to accept referrals for residents outside of Rock County . Rock Haven only allows referrals for care from residents in Rock County. Do you have a story you'd like the Gazette to follow? Let us know with an email to The Gazette's City Editor, Neil Johnson at neil@gazettextra.com!

Rock County, WI · 17h

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Voters can expect to see a city operational referendum question on their April ballots

JANESVILLE — Voters will see another referendum on the April 2027 ballot — but not for development on the GM/JATCO site. Instead, it will be to help fund city operations for the 2028 budget. Under state statute, the city’s annual increase to its property tax levy is limited to net new construction — or how much the city is currently building or developing that year. Janesville is currently facing an issue of costs rising at a faster rate than the city can legally raise its total tax levy. City Finance Director Dave Godek said the city’s operating costs have consistently grown faster than its ability to increase property tax revenue. From 2015 to 2025, the Consumer Price Index increased 32.88%, while net new construction in Janesville increased 17.27%, creating a gap of more than 15 percentage points. The difference has made it increasingly difficult for the city to maintain existing services while balancing its budget. During the city’s 2027 process, staff presented a budget that required a $621,989 draw from the city’s fund balance to meet the needs in the $64.9 million budget. Godek said the city has the ability to use its reserves to help balance the 2027 budget,

Janesville, WI · 1d

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Wisconsin bank CEO Jim Popp advocates for human touch as tech grows

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. Amid the widespread growth of financial technology, President and CEO of Johnson Financial Group Jim Popp emphasized the need to remain human-first. “I think all...

Wisconsin · 3d

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Incoming governor discusses plan to close GBCI as closing date moves back

Wisconsin · 1d

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Madison Vision Zero honoring traffic crash victims with park display

MADISON, Wis. — Madison's Vision Zero initiative will mark World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims during the week of Nov. 9-15, joining communities around the world in honoring people killed or seriously injured in traffic crashes.

Madison, WI · 3d

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DPI: Sun Prairie superintendent’s Wisconsin license application denied

Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction says Sun Prairie Superintendent Dr. Antoine Reed does not have a current Wisconsin license and has no application pending after the agency denied his application in October.

Wisconsin · 4d

City of Madison Wisconsin

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Salvation Army Seeks to Replace YMCA in District 19

On October 13 the Dane County YMCA broke ground on its new facility in Fitchburg, which will be twice the size of the current facility built in 1968 at 5515 Medical Circle. The YMCA West will continue to occupy the Medical Circle site until its new home is ready, which is anticipated to be in the Spring of 2028.

Madison, WI · 3d

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‘No one left behind': Charles Konsitzke fights to recover fallen service members

A special project brought a team of volunteers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison to northern France in the summer of 2016.

Madison, WI · 1d

Wisconsin Examiner

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Gov. Evers joins criminal justice advocates at gala

Tamra Oman, the recipient of the Ramiah Whiteside Changemaker Award at the EXPOnentially Correcting the Narrative 2026 gala in the  Madison Concourse Hotel ballroom on Saturday night, recalled her first meeting with Jerome Dillard, the former executive director of Ex-incarcerated People Organization (EXPO) in 2003. They met in a basement with 30 people and raised […]

Wisconsin · 1d

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Janesville voters approve referendum for major GM/JATCO site projects

JANESVILLE, Wis. — Janesville residents voted Tuesday to require voter approval for large-scale projects at the former General Motors/JATCO site, adding a new step for any proposal there that costs $450 million or more. According to unofficial results from Rock County, the referendum is projected to pass with 62.82%...

Janesville, WI · 4d

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Rock County content creator is bringing back the joy of waiting for the mail with her Midwest Mail Club

JANESVILLE — Today's world is as fast-paced as it's ever been. Nearly everything people want or need is just a few clicks away. But one Rock County content creator is hoping to bring back the excitement of checking the mail. Not email, but the kind that shows up in a box near the road. Morgan Geyer has built an online following through her creative projects and nostalgic content. She recently launched a monthly mail club that delivers a collection of vintage-inspired items, recipes, newspaper clippings and other surprises directly to subscribers. “I feel like people, especially right now, are just itching for nostalgia,” Geyer said. “I feel like people are just missing the physical aspect of things.” Geyer began creating content about four years ago after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted her to stay home with her young children. A longtime creative, she began sharing videos of the crafts and projects she was working on. As people began responding to her content, the hobby gradually developed into a career. Although she shares a variety of projects online, Geyer said nostalgia has become the focus of her content over the past two years. The idea for the Midwest Mail Club came from

Rock County, WI · 2d

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Worker's Compensation Advisory Council seeks comment on new rules

The Worker's Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC), whose most recent proposed enhancements to Wisconsin's worker's compensation program were signed into law in March 2026, is seeking public comments on its next slate of recommended legislative changes. The Council will host a hybrid public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 3 to 6...

Wisconsin · 1d

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Public Record for Nov. 5

Rock County Felony arrests All listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with felonies. VITALE, AMANDA, 36, of Evansville, felony retail theft-intentionally take (>$500-$5000), Oct. 25, Target, Janesville. SIMS, TRAVIS, 49, of Janesville, physical abuse of a child-repeated acts causing bodily harm, physical abuse of child-intentionally cause bodily harm, strangulation and suffocation, Oct. 27, 1407 Canyon Drive #8, Janesville. HAMILTON, AUSTIN, 36, of Town of Rock, felony bail jumping, Oct. 31, N. Pearl St., Janesville. BANKER, KYLE, 23, of Janesville, attempting to flee or elude an officer, Nov. 2, Pine St., Janesville. BEMIS, BRADLEY, 38, of West Bend, assault by prisoners-repeater, Oct. 28, Rock County Jail, Janesville. KUHNLE, BRITTANY, 32, of Janesville, felony bail jumping, Oct. 19, Rock Restoration Sober Living, Janesville. HARRIS, RYEN, 32, of Beloit, delivery of schedule I or II narcotics-second and subsequent offense, Nov. 20, 2025, Janesville. VAZQUEZ, CECILIA, 63, of Janesville, attempting to flee or elude an officer, Sept. 29, Milton Ave., Janesville. BEERNINK, TURNER, 30, of Janesville, battery by prisoners, Oct. 26, Rock County Jail, Janesville. BUCK, MEGAN, 35, of Fort Atkinson, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence-5th or 6th offense, Nov. 1, Rockport Road, Janesville. CARRANZA, ANTONIO, 25, of

Janesville, WI · 5d

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'Act 10 is a goner,' and other ways Wisconsin Democrats will use power

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. For the first time in nearly two decades, Democrats will control the Legislature and governor’s seat in Wisconsin, setting the stage for a new era in state politics after years of Republican reign and divided government.

Wisconsin · 5d

City of Madison Wisconsin

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Public Meeting: Top of State Street Plaza Redesign

The City of Madison Planning Division is hosting a public meeting to plan the redesign of the top of State Street pedestrian plaza areas on West Mifflin Street and North Carroll Street where State Street meets the Capitol Square. Mifflin Plaza, also known as Philosopher's Grove, will be redesigned and rebuilt after construction of the Wisconsin History Center is completed as part of a phased project that is anticipated to include improvements to a larger area. Future plaza phases include the rest of the 100 blocks of West Mifflin and North Carroll Streets.

Madison, WI · 4d

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Madison’s newest sauna experience heats up on Lake Wingra shoreline

Madison Saunas has opened on the shores of Lake Wingra, offering visitors a chance to use a sauna or take a dip in the lake.

Madison, WI · 4d

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Dane County, Madison leaders reflect on historic state election wins

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. Local government officials and community members in the Madison area are celebrating and reacting to David Crowley’s historic win as Wisconsin’s first Black governor and thinking about the road ahead with a Democratic majority in the state Legislature.

Madison, WI · 4d