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First WI School District Dissolves in 30 Years

For the first time in 36 years, a public school district in Wisconsin will dissolve. On Thursday, the School District Boundary Appeal Board voted unanimously to approve the dissolution of the financially troubled Hustisford School District. The decision makes Hustisford the first school district in Wisconsin to dissolve since the Ondossagon School District dissolved into the Ashland, Washburn and Drummond School Districts in 1990.

Hustisford, WI · 3d

The Money Overview

Surviving spouses of veterans who have not remarried can get a VA survivors pension with limited income and net worth, even if the death was not service-connected

Widows and widowers of wartime veterans can draw a VA Survivors Pension even when the veteran’s death had nothing to do with military service. The survivor must not have remarried and must stay under limits on income and net worth. The pension is separate from Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, the benefit VA pays when a […] The post Surviving spouses of veterans who have not remarried can get a VA survivors pension with limited income and net worth, even if the death was not service-connected appeared first on The Money Overview .

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State wants public defender at hearing to discuss releasing Two Rivers teen’s body to family

TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WBAY) - The state asked that a public defender’s office representative attend upcoming hearings for Dominic Pilgreen and Nathan Reichard so the state can discuss releasing the body of 16-year-old Payton Vertz to his family, according to court documents. The state said the request is tied...

Two Rivers, WI · 2d

CBS 58

Waukesha County to charge entry fee at Retzer Nature Center in 2027

WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A daily permit will cost $7 per vehicle at Retzer Nature Center in 2027, and an annual membership will cost $40 for most people and $20 for seniors, Waukesha County announced on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The annual membership will also cover the county's nine parks.

Waukesha County, WI · 3d

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Family of four receives first Rock County Habitat for Humanity house since 2015

JANESVILLE — Miguel and Jessica Gardner Rodriguez waited a year after applying for a Habitat for Humanity house before finally getting to experience the thrill of ownership. In the span of about an hour, they signed the papers to buy the house — and then Habitat for Humanity handed over the keys. “This would be the first time we get to actually make a place our home,” Jessica said. “We’re always worried about how rent goes up, something happens. We just haven’t really been able to make a place. I’m so excited.” The house is on Janesville’s south side. Miguel had a tough time explaining the long wait to get to the house, combined with being able to close on the house and being able to pick up the keys the same afternoon. “It was a smooth transition … So it wasn’t pressure. It was warmth and welcome to go through the process,” Miguel said. Jessica is a former EMS dispatcher-turned high school social studies teacher. Miguel has a bachelors degree in health education and is looking into massage therapy as a career. Miguel is a stay-at-home dad for the time being. While at a party one day, Jessica’s aunt

Rock County, WI · 2d

The Money Overview

Families of eligible veterans buried in any cemetery can get a headstone or marker from VA at no charge by filing VA Form 40-1330, though setting it can cost extra

A veteran’s family can ask VA for a free government headstone or marker for a grave in any cemetery, private ones included, by filing VA Form 40-1330. VA ships the stone at no charge. Setting it in a private cemetery is the family’s cost, and some state veterans’ cemeteries charge a small setting fee. The […] The post Families of eligible veterans buried in any cemetery can get a headstone or marker from VA at no charge by filing VA Form 40-1330, though setting it can cost extra appeared first on The Money Overview .

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VA pays veterans with a 10% disability rating $180.42 a month and those rated 100% $3,938.58 with no dependents, under rates effective Dec. 1, 2025

Veterans rated 10% disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs receive $180.42 a month with no dependents, and those rated 100% receive $3,938.58, under the compensation table VA lists as effective Dec. 1, 2025. Ratings move in 10% steps, and each step pays a fixed monthly amount. The distance from the bottom rung to the […] The post VA pays veterans with a 10% disability rating $180.42 a month and those rated 100% $3,938.58 with no dependents, under rates effective Dec. 1, 2025 appeared first on The Money Overview .

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Rock County Health Department explains Consolidated closure guidance, county norovirus status

JANESVILLE — The Rock County Health Department is not sure an illness outbreak at Consolidated Elementary School in the Town of Janesville was in fact norovirus — but all signs pointed toward the sickness commonly referred to as the “stomach flu.” Rock County Public Health Nurse Jennifer Weadge said that no tests on ill students were performed, so the specifics cannot be confirmed. However, based on symptoms, the onset of illness and how contagious the illness at Consolidated seemed to be, health department officials believe it was norovirus. Symptoms include sudden vomiting, watery diarrhea, nausea and stomach cramps. “Based on symptoms, the onset of illness and the contagiousness of the infection, we suspect norovirus,” Weadge said. The Milton School District reported that more than 35% of Consolidated students were out of school on Wednesday, attributing that absences to children being sick with suspected norovirus. Superintendent Jeremy Bilhorn told The Gazette 30 Consolidated students were absent at the start of Wednesday after they were believed to have gotten ill with norovirus. Throughout the day, that number continued to climb. The district closed the school Thursday and Friday as a result. Consolidated, a small, rural elementary school, has 86 students. The health

Rock County, WI · 1d

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‘Everybody has a role to play’: Yahara lakes suffer from high phosphorus levels each year

The Madison lifestyle is built on the fact that the city is sandwiched between two large lakes, creating opportunities for recreation, habitat for animals and a unique capitol identity — but our way of life is contributing to water pollution. Runoff from stormwater, tree leaves and agricultural sources is...

Madison, WI · 1d

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Holiday Tree show coming to Lincoln-Tallman House

JANESVILLE — One of Janesville’s favorite holiday traditions returns this December as the Rock County Historical Society presents the 2026 Holiday Tree Show, Dec. 4–27 at the Lincoln-Tallman House. For four weekends, the historic Lincoln-Tallman House (426 N. Jackson St., Janesville) will be transformed for the season, inviting visitors to wander through the beautifully decorated mansion and enjoy the warmth, creativity and magic of the holidays in one of Janesville’s most distinctive historic settings. Presented by Blain’s Farm & Fleet, the Holiday Tree Show offers visitors a chance to experience the 1850s mansion in an entirely different way. More than 100 holiday trees and seasonal displays created by local businesses, nonprofits, individuals, and families fill the house, creating an experience that combines history, architecture, community, and holiday tradition. After enjoying two floors of holiday joy, guests can visit the restored, cozy Stonehouse for a special beverage and time to relax. Whether it is an annual tradition or a first visit, the show is designed for visitors looking for a memorable way to celebrate the season. The Holiday Tree Show is open Friday through Sunday from Dec. 4-27, excluding Christmas Day. Friday hours are 3-8 p.m. Saturday hours are noon-8 p.m.,

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Stomach ailments, some similar to norovirus close Milton elementary school, delay Parker High School musical

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top weekend headlines: Rock County Health Department and local public school officials say stomach ailments, some similar to norovirus, have sickened enough students that it's prompted a Milton elementary school to close this week and sidelined a high school musical at Parker High School. Police believe the call on the shooting on Friday was a case of swatting —a type of phony phone call people make in attempt to spark a police or SWAT-team response. 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!

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Janesville teacher's union seeks new pay schedule for certified staff

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top Friday headlines: The Rock County District Attorney’s office is now part of a statewide project to give the public data on court cases, a move that’s aimed at boosting transparency. The county's new database shows what types of crimes the D.A.'s office focused on most, the outcomes of criminal cases, and the length of time certain types of cases take to move through Rock County. The new database shows that in Rock County, some criminal cases can take 30 to 35 days longer than they were taking in 2019, before the pandemic. Nearby Jefferson County is one of a handful of counties that has gotten involved case-tracking project. The Janesville School District’s teachers union is not thrilled with the wage agreement it has reached with the district the last few years , and the union is now calling the district to resume substantive talks on a new compensation schedule. The message comes via a public statement the Janesville Education Association released this week following the Janesville School Board approving a certified staff wage increase for union members of 2.63% — a “cost of living” increase in the coming budget year. The pact came

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Energy, housing and investment highlight Rock County business roundup

A major electrical transmission project is facing a longer regulatory timeline, Beloit is preparing for millions of dollars in water infrastructure improvements, and Janesville-area home asking prices are climbing even as properties take longer to sell. Other recent Rock County business developments include new investment in a Wisconsin medical technology startup by a Beloit venture capital firm, a leadership transition at ABC Supply and a major fundraiser for a Janesville homeless shelter. Here is a roundup of recent business and economic news from around Rock County: Transmission line developer extends timetable for major Wisconsin project The developer of a proposed 190-mile, high-voltage electrical transmission line across southern Wisconsin is delaying its next major regulatory filing and extending opportunities for public input. Midcontinent Grid Solutions announced on Thursday that it doesn’t expect to file its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin before May 1, 2027. The company also plans additional public open houses during the first quarter of 2027 as it continues evaluating potential routes for the 765-kilovolt BECI transmission project. The proposed line is intended to strengthen Wisconsin's electrical grid and accommodate future electricity demand, but it has encountered opposition from some

Rock County, WI · 1d

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City of Janesville Staff Launch ‘Noodles for Neighbors’ Pasta Drive

The City of Janesville invites community members to help fill a vital need this season by participating in Noodles for Neighbors!. From November 16 through December 31, residents are encouraged to donate boxes or bags of pasta at designated drop-off locations across the City. All donations will go directly to ECHO, Inc. to support individuals and families in need throughout the Janesville area.

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400k eggs delivered to Wisconsin

Wisconsin · 1d

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The Legendary Pizza Joint In Wisconsin That’s Also The Strangest Roadside Attraction Around

There’s a pizza restaurant in Greenfield, Wisconsin that serves perfectly good food, and then also happens to house a theater pipe organ the size of a small spacecraft. Organ Piper Pizza is the kind of place that makes you realize you’ve been settling for ordinary dining experiences your entire life.

Wisconsin · 7d

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editor Greg Borowski Knows Better Than This. For Shame! [JESS NOTES 11/12]

I know Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editor Greg Borowski knows better than this. He just does. C’mon, Greg! Get real. I used to sit across from Greg in the newsroom before I decided to pursue a teaching career instead (it’s hard to have a young kid in journalism.) Greg was a good reporter. To be honest, I never really saw him as having editor potential, though. He was too introverted and a bit surly. More like an intense absent-minded scientist type in a rumpled shirt with a lot of intensity boiling inside (not that different from his brother, who is one of the only sane #Milwaukee County judges, David Borowski, and one of the most bombastic). Pity the poor readers who called the newsroom to complain and got an earful from Greg. I heard him blow a gasket a few times.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

Country Herald

Wisconsin Thanksgiving Travel: Snow, Ice Concerns Nov. 18–24

NOAA's latest outlook favors increased precipitation across Wisconsin as Thanksgiving travel approaches.

Wisconsin · 4d

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Closed West Allis school could be converted into affordable housing

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — A closed West Allis elementary school could become a 55-unit affordable apartment building, as developers look to reuse vacant school properties amid Wisconsin’s housing shortage. Longfellow Elementary closed in June 2023 as the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District worked to cut costs and adjust...

West Allis, WI · 1d

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