Governor Walker signs bills providing stronger protections for kids
Children who are the targets of abuse or sex crimes will have greater protections in the legal system, under a series of bills signed into law by Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday. The bills, signed during stops
Chicago man sentenced for attempted homicide in Beloit
A 22-year-old Beloit man is sentenced to 30 years in prison in connection with a shooting that occurred in Beloit in October of 2014. The Rock County District Attorney’s Office says that Samuel L. Jones was found
April is National Distracted Driving Month
Rock County Sheriff Robert Spoden remiods citizens that April is National Distracted Driving Month. Although illegal, texting and driving is the leading cause of distraction; however, distracted driving is any activity in which the driver’s attention is removed
Green Bay announces contract extension for Linc Darner
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has extended the contract of men’s basketball coach Linc Darner two years through the 2021-22 season. Darner just completed his first season in Green Bay, leading the Phoenix to a Horizon League
Governor Walker signs bills providing stronger protections for kids
Children who are the targets of abuse or sex crimes will have greater protections in the legal system, under a series of bills signed into law by Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday. The bills, signed during stops
Two-vehicle crash in downtown Janesville ties up traffic
A two vehicle crash ties up traffic in downtown Janesville for about a half hour Tuesday morning. A small SUV and a City of Janesville dump truck collided at the corner of Milwaukee Street and Parker Drive
One dead in Madison shootout
Madison police haven’t had much luck with witnesses to a fatal shooting outside a west side bar. “‘Snitches get stitches.’ We’ve got to abandon that axiom,” said Chief Mike Koval. “In order for us to take hold
Mixed report on Rock County home sales
The number of home sales for Rock County in the first quarter is down 4.3% from a year ago, but it may not be a sign of a sluggish market. Rock/Green Realtors Association President Jeff Zuelke calls
AUDIO REPORT: Janesville City Council chooses youth for leadership position
A little break from tradition for the restructuring of the Janesville City Council. Janesville’s newest council member is now the body’s vice president. As part of the restructuring process following the spring elections, 19-year-old Jens Jorgensen was
The 43rd Assembly District race heats up
A Republican has joined the race for the 43rd Assembly District. Daniel J. Joiner of Janesville is a graduate of Edgerton High School and attends Madison College while working at a local restaurant. A news release says