I’m wishing him all the best on his next adventure. Thank you for your service to Beloit, Jerry!

That year the Packers scored over 550 points and allowed just 12, and 6 of them came right here in Beloit.

His name rightfully takes its place on the court where Beloit athletes continue to chase their dreams.

A three time state champion, the first Black star of the state tournament, and later a Harlem Globetrotter, Watts excelled despite the racial barriers that kept him out of the Big Ten. His courage, dominance, and lasting influence paved the way for generations of athletes who followed.

In 1933, Watts delivered one of the most iconic performances in state history, checking into the WIAA championship game with a broken wrist wrapped in splints made from ping pong paddles and immediately sparking Beloit’s comeback before scoring the game winning basket.

Thank you to Brittany Keyes for hosting and organizing a thoughtful and engaging event.

These veterans deserve the same recognition as those from previous conflicts.

Thank you to Daniel McKearn, a Marine Corps veteran and constituent who brought this idea forward, and to Rep. Dave Maxey and @ and Andre Jacque for their partnership on this bipartisan effort.

There are currently 740 youth experiencing homelessness in Beloit and Janesville alone. If you’d like to help, visit project1649.org

It was a highly collaborative discussion, and it’s inspiring to see how Rock County CPS, in partnership with Alia, is working to keep families safely together and build community-led solutions. Thank you to LaMikka James for her leadership on this important work.