Public Service Commission orders Alliant to devise standardized rate proposal for hyperscale data centers

Wisconsin utility regulators rule that future hyperscale data centers should have to pay for their power through standardized tariffs. Alliant Energy had proposed a contract with Meta for electricity to run its hyperscale facility in Beaver Dam.
Rockford man guilty of child sex assault after Rock County trial

A Rock County jury finds a Rockford man guilty of child sexual assault and child enticement. The district attorney’s office says the trial for Ethan M. Brown, 24, ended Wednesday. A teenage relative of Brown’s reported to
Visit Beloit releases visitor’s guide in Ho-Chunk language

Visit Beloit releases what is believed to be the first of its kind visitor’s guide in the United States that is fully translated into a federally recognized tribal language. Director of Communications Savannah Schindler says state line
New principal of Milton High School announced

The School District of Milton announces that Keith Nerby has been offered the principal position at Milton High School. Nerby, who currently serves as the principal for Sturgeon Bay High School is expected to officially join the
Hard Rock Casino Rockford announces plans for hotel

Hard Rock Casino Rockford and the City of Rockford announce plans for a hotel and convention center located adjacent to the casino. The more than 200-room Hard Rock Hotel will include a spa and fitness facility, new
Janesville seeks to toughen anti-cruising ordinance

The City of Janesville’s anti cruising laws are getting more teeth. Police Chief Chad Pearson says on Monday night the City Council will discuss an ordinance modification that would bring Janesville in line with state law. It
Golden Tempo skipping Preakness a bad look for the sport
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Jae Dee Murray
January 22, 1946 ~ May 4, 2026
Texas man takes plea deal in connection with Janesville police chase

A 29-year-old former Janesville man who led police on a high speed chase the day after Christmas in 2024 takes a plea deal in Rock County Court. According to online court records, Christopher Flores plead guilty Wednesday)\
New apartment building proposed in downtown Janesville

44 new market rate apartments could be coming to downtown Janesville in the winter of 2027 if the Janesville City Council approves $1.8 million in tax incentives Monday night. According to a City memo, a developer is