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JANESVILLE “This is part of the state test. You don’t make this, you go home,” barked firefighting instructor Paul Yakowenko to a class of recruits from Blackhawk Technical College last week. Yakowenko was teaching a basic technique: passing through a 16-inch gap between two studs in a burning house in full gear, including a mask and air tank. The training at the Janesville Fire Department’s training center was part of a course called Firefighter 1. The state requires 60 hours of instruction before a recruit can go on a call. Many fire departments require additional traini...

Emergency crews are responding to a plane crash near Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Rock County.

Blackhawk Technical College will host Wisconsin

Bobbi Bishofberger is the lone woman teaching welding at Blackhawk Technical College. She hopes more women will be attracted to the trades.

Editor’s Note: Kicks presents 20Q, a feature that introduces readers to people involved in the area’s arts and entertainment community. Compiled by kicks Editor Greg Little, each piece will include a short bio, photo and answers to questions that provide insight into not only that person’s artistic interests but also his or her unique personality. Kerry Knutson Cook a good burger, they’ll come back for more. Treat them as good friends, and they’ll never leave your side. These theories have played out in spades for Kerry Knutson, owner of Knute’s Bar & Grill and T...