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

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

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