Janesville company successful bidder for $48M contract

January 18, 2016 3:44 pm Leave a comment

A Janesville-based contractor is the recipient of a Wisconsin Department of Transportation contract worth $48 million.

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Ice jam in Rock River causes minor flooding in Rock Township

January 15, 2016 9:25 am Leave a comment

Authorities are monitoring an ice jam in the Rock River that has led to minor flooding in Rock Township.

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After fire, sausage makers turn to the trades

September 29, 2015 1:18 pm Leave a comment

David Gomez, an employee at the Johnsonville Sausage plant in Watertown, drives a tractor with a pile of brush during a restoration project at Heiden Pond in Watertown, Wis. The work by the co-workers is an effort by Johnsonville to retain the 120 employees at its Watertown plant as the company rebuilds its operations after a fire destroyed the factory. So instead of losing the workers, Johnsonville is keeping them busy in the community and maintaining their pay and benefits. (Amber Arnold/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)

Jose Moreno had serious concerns when he arrived for work on May 15.

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WisDOT to discuss bridge project at public meeting

October 27, 2011 12:55 pm Leave a comment

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation in Waukesha will conduct a public information meeting to discuss the progress of the replacement of the CTH D Bridge over the Rock River in Washington County.

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DNR wants input on Rock River pollution plan

December 9, 2010 9:56 am Leave a comment

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State environmental officials want to know how they should reduce phosphorus pollution in the Rock River basin. The Department of Natural Resources adopted sweeping rules this summer to limit phosphorus in state waters. Portions of the ...

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Jefferson businesses seek shelter from the floods

June 11, 2009 12:41 pm Leave a comment

Sean Ryan sean.ryan@dailyreporter.com The tanking economy could ground a plan to raise the Jefferson Area Business Center 2 feet to avoid floods from the nearby Rock River. The river poured over its banks during last year’s floods, sending a foot ...

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