Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Good morning, Janesville.
The YMCA of Northern Rock County is gathering community feedback on 10 acres behind the Parker YMCA donated by the City of Milton, exploring options like sports fields, green space, or trail expansion.
Officials plan to decide in 2027.
Nurses at SSM Health Dean Medical Group have successfully unionized to seek better staffing and more face-to-face patient care.
The vote follows union efforts at St. Mary's Hospital in June and is part of what they call the (purple movement) as they push for improved work conditions.
Diesel fuel prices reached a record high on Sept.
22 in the Beloit-Janesville area and remain high today at about $6.63 per gallon. Global conflicts and refinery issues have squeezed local trucking, farming and construction, and experts hope prices may ease soon.
Lincoln Academy in Beloit announced the death of 11th grader Nathan Hodder on Monday after confirming the news with his family, and the Rock County Sheriff's Office is investigating while the school provided mental health resources to support students.
Wisconsin health officials reported 22 new measles cases since Friday, bringing the state total to 214 for 2026.
Most cases are in southwest counties such as Lafayette, Iowa, Grant and Vernon, with a few linked to out-of-state travel.
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