Two local groups assisting domestic violence victims will be improving their facilities thanks to grant money from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Foundation. YWCA Rock County Communications Director Jennifer Draz says the $16,500 […]

Some of the best ice sculptors in the nation will be in our area this week. Visit Lake Geneva President and CEO Stephanie Ann Klett says these competitors, from as far away as Alaska, are […]

The Janesville Police Department announces a settlement with The Back Bar over police chief Dave Moore’s request to suspend or revoke its liquor license. The two sides filed a settlement agreement, in which The Back […]

A 54-year-old Milton man pleads guilty in Rock County Court to first degree sexual assault of a child. As part of a plea agreement last week and additional charge of first degree sexual assault of […]

A local state legislator reacts to Governor Tony Evers’ executive order establishing The People’s Maps Commission. State Representative Mark Spreitzer says Democrats have been trying unsuccessfully for years to create fair legislative maps based on […]

Van Galder is asking Janesville Jets fans to help stuff a 56-seat motorcoach with non-perishable food this Friday night. Event Organizer Sherry Zimmerman says fans who bring an item to donate to ECHO on Friday […]

The Beloit Board of Education is scheduled to vote Tuesday night to ratify the contracts for Interim Co-Superintendents Sue Green and William Beckley. School Board President John Wong says Green and Beckley each will work […]

Janesville Police are releasing more information about a Friday night shooting. Lieutenant Kodd Kleisner says a neighbor drove a man to Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville around 11:00 p.m. with a serious eye […]

A 45-year-old former Beloit school district employee convicted of possessing child pornography is sentenced Friday to six months in jail and five years of supervision. Rock County Judge John Wood also ordered former Beloit School […]

Plans for a prosperous downtown in Janesville may include more multi-family housing. Economic Development Director Gale Price says a vibrant downtown is created by having “heads in beds”, with people living and staying overnight. Price […]