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Proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line draws support, opposition across southern Wisconsin

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN — A proposed 190-mile, 765-kilovolt transmission line across southern Wisconsin is drawing both support from its developers and opposition from landowners and community groups. The BECI Project is being proposed by Midcontinent Grid Solutions, or MGS. It would connect electric facilities in Crawford
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Pistons & Props evolves into Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport’s first airshow in 14 years

JANESVILLE — As Pistons & Props grows, the evolution will give Rock County and the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport a large-scale airshow it hasn’t had in 14 years. The propellers spin and the jets scream this weekend. When the third annual Pistons & Props starts Friday, it brings more than an airplane and car show.
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‘WonderVault?’ Rock County Children’s Museum abruptly announces new name

JANESVILLE — The name of the Rock County Children's Museum is no longer "Rock County Children's Museum." It's WonderVault. That abrupt turnabout in naming the soon-to-be completed Rock County Children's Museum comes as the West Milwaukee Street nonprofit museum announces a major donation from the Bysted family. The fam
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U.S. Highway 14 crash near Janesville now cleared

JANESVILLE, Wis. — A multi-vehicle crash that closed both directions of U.S. Highway 14 at Kennedy Road on Monday has now been cleared, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
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Belvidere School District planning $70 million for urgent maintenance without tax hike

Belvidere School District 100 is working through a $70 million renovation plan to address urgent maintenance needs across its school facilities.
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Mayor Tom McNamara to attend his final Rockford City Council meeting Monday

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara is stepping down from office this week to lead the Illinois Municipal League. McNamara, a Rockford native, became the city’s 41st mayor in 2017 and is currently serving his third term. Monday night’s special session marks his final meeting with the City Council.
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Two men arrested with drugs and stolen gun during Rockford crime operation

Winnebago County Sheriff's deputies arrested two armed drug suspects following a crime suppression operation and traffic stop held on August 21.
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Helicopter tracks drug suspect following high-speed chase and crash in Rockford

A man named Tronte Pickett was arrested following a high-speed chase involving a police helicopter and multiple traffic violations in Rockford.
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Hemp-derived THC merchant McCoy faces 13 counts in cannabis delivery scheme

JANESVILLE — Hemp-derived THC merchant Jerry McCoy could face more than 130 years in prison in what prosecutors say is a scheme to sell massive quantities of cannabis that's considered illegal in Wisconsin. The Janesville man stands accused of falsely packaging, marketing and selling the material as hemp-derived THC pr
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Inmate charged with attempted murder after attacking guard at Winnebago County Jail

An inmate awaiting trial for murder, George Elie, was charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking a correctional officer at the Winnebago County Jail over the weekend.

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