Protesters gather outside Paul Ryan’s office
Congressman Paul Ryan’s downtown Janesville office is becoming a popular spot for protests. Two weeks ago it was medical school students protesting plans to defund Planned Parenthood. This morning it was a small group protesting the Speaker’s
Lawmaker wants to explore new juvenile corrections model
In the wake of federal investigations and a lawsuit targeting the state’s juvenile corrections facilities in Lincoln County, a state lawmaker is calling for the Department of Correction to look at overhauling the current system. State Representative
Kind calls for lifting federal hiring freeze
Leaving a federal hiring freeze in place could hurt the long-term care veterans receive, according to a member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation. U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) is pushing for President Donald Trump to reverse a federal
Deadly fire under investigation in Janesville
(Gazette photo) One person is dead after a house fire in downtown Janesville. Police say the call at 603 S. Main St. came in about 8:00 o’clock Sunday night. First responders found a fully engulfed house fire with
Rock County Historical Society launches this year’s theme
History in Focus: Sharing Stories. Supporting Community isn’t just an annual theme for the Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) in 2017, as was proven at its annual kick-off event held at the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center.
Women’s College Basketball Roundup
The Wisconsin Badgers remained winless in Big Ten play, falling to Indiana 78-54 on Sunday afternoon at the Kohl Center. The Badgers (5-16, 0-8 Big Ten) were tied five times with Indiana in the third quarter, but
Green Bay, Milwaukee fall in Horizon League play
Despite leading for all but five minutes of the game and shooting a season-high 60% from the field, the Green Bay Phoenix fell to Detroit Mercy 93-92 in Horizon League action on Sunday. The Phoenix also committed
Wolf staying put in Green Bay
Even after getting another raise in Green Bay, Packers personnel man Eliot Wolf drew further interest from the Indianapolis Colts for their general manager’s vacancy. But Wolf’s pursuit of a general manager position in the NFL fell