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JANESVILLE The Janesville Police Department has been operating with nine fewer officers than usual, but help is on the way. Chief Dave Moore swore in eight new officers at a ceremony outside the police department Monday. All eight will attend the four-month Blackhawk Technical College Police Academy in August before beginning field training. Those sworn in Monday won’t be patrolling on their own until about May 2022. Moore said retirements are the main reason the number of police officers has dropped since last winter. New officers weren’t ready to step in right away because Blackha...

The Jail Ad Hoc Committee will present its findings to the Wood County Board Tuesday. A town hall meeting will happen prior to the final decision.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS - The closing of the Verso Mill, traffic jams at railroads and economic growth are some of the key issues for District 1 City Council candidates. Ryan Austin and Kyle Finup will face off on April 6's nonpartisan general election. Incumbent Joe Zurfluh decided to not seek re-election this year. The race will appear on ballots, along with the race for state superintendent of public instruction.   The district includes the northwest side of the city on both sides. For more information on voting in the April 6 election, please visit myvote.wi.gov/en-us.  The Wisconsin Ra...