(Janesville, WI) Rachel Brands, APG A Janesville business that’s bucked a conventional view, that hair pieces are mostly for women, is about to get national exposure with its products featured in swag bags at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The Hair Forge is a family-owned...

(Milton, WI) Katie Garcia, APG After 20 years of being in the restaurant industry, the Ramirez Torres family recently opened up their own restaurant, Mary’s Cafe, in downtown Milton at 100 Front St. MORE INFO

(Janesville, WI) Big Radio News Staff The city of Janesville looks to bolster its parks and trails system along the Rock River near downtown. MORE INFO

(Janesville, WI) Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, Gazette One of downtown’s future amenities is embracing its facility’s past in updated renderings released Wednesday. The Children’s Museum of Rock County put out new images of its planned building at the former First National...

(Beloit, WI) Rachel Brands, BDN If you detect a hint of the delicious and unmistakable scent of barbecue in Beloit, chances are you’re smelling meat right off Frank Carroll, Jr.’s grill. Carroll is the owner and founder of Lil Frank’s BBQ, an up-and-coming barbecue...

(Janesville, WI) Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, Gazette The Janesville Boys & Girls Club on Friday accepted $750,000 as part of the city’s largest Pay it Forward grant and also closed on three acres of land on the city's south side for its new building.  MORE INFO

(Janesville, WI) Gazette Staff The low construction bid for the planned Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center came in about $1.5 million lower than earlier estimates, when bids were opened Tuesday. MORE INFO

(Beloit, WI) BDN Staff Kerry Inc. recently received its second consecutive Green Masters certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation. MORE INFO

(Janesville, WI) Ryan Spoehr, APG Rock County has ratified a loan agreement with the company that is installing fiber optic cable for broadband internet throughout the county. MORE INFO

(Janesville, WI) Kyle Balk-Yaatenen, Gazette The Woodman’s Center is closer to reality as the city prepares to open bids from contractors as soon as Tuesday afternoon. Construction is expected to start in February. MORE INFO