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Rock County Board approves updated casino agreement with Beloit, Ho Chunk Nation
BELOIT – A future casino in Beloit took a step forward Thursday night as the Rock County Board updated an intergovernmental agreement for the project between the city of Beloit, the county and the Ho Chunk Nation. The vote was 27-1 vote with Supervisor Kevin Stone the sole dissenter. The casino is proposed to be constructed on property owned by the Ho-Chunk Nation in the city of Beloit. ...
School board looks to fill City of Fitchburg seat
The Verona Area School District (VASD) Board of Education is currently seeking applicants to fill the vacant City of Fitchburg (Portion 2) seat. Any qualified elector residing within the VASD boundaries of the City of Fitchburg – who also meets the eligibility requirements – is able to apply until 5 p.m. on Monday, July 8.
‘Cheese passport’ gives people a taste of Green County
GREEN COUNTY, Wis. (WMTV) - For the next two months, people can eat, drink and yodel their way around Green County. WMTV 15 News sat down with the Cheese Days King and Queen, and owners of the Alp and Dell Cheese Store in Monroe, Tony and Esther Zgraggen to discuss the cheese passport.
Milton ATV/UTV routes still not marked
MILTON — Milton Police Chief Brandon Sachse says it’s hoped that signs marking UTV and ATV routes will arrive by June 24 and will be installed “soon after” that. Sachse reiterated Tuesday that until the signs are up, ATV/UTV operation is prohibited in the City of Milton. An additional update will be provided when the signs have been installed. ...
Janesville School District survey shows mixed support for referendum idea
JANESVILLE — Just under half of Janesville School District residents who responded to a recent survey said they’d support a $169.5 million referendum if that were put on the ballot. As a result, the Janesville School Board may direct district administration to draft a referendum question as early as June 25, but the dollar amount being sought might come down. The school board heard from School Perceptions Tuesday night, a...
Forward Janesville welcomes new CEO, highlights the city’s growing community
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - A busy summer is ahead for Janesville as the community continues to grow, and Forward Janesville just welcomed its new CEO. WMTV 15 News sat down with Shar Hermanson, the new president and CEO of Forward Janesville to discuss her new role and what’s coming to the city, including the largest project Janesville has ever seen.
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