Diversity Action Team educations public on transgender community

Join the Diversity Action Team of Rock County for an opportunity to develop cultural competence in working with the transgender community. Guest speaker, Shelley Gregory, is the Transgender Resource Specialist at the Milwaukee LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender)

Speaker Ryan defends travel and refugee ban

House Speaker Paul Ryan says he supports a controversial executive order signed by President Donald Trump last week, which blocks travel to the U.S. from several predominantly Muslim countries and halts the nation’s Syrian refugee program. Speaking

Janesville police restructure African-American Liaison Committee

The Janesville Police Department is reviving its African-American Liaison Committee.  Members are being recruited to advise the department on issues related to African-Americans.  City Council President Sam Liebert will co-chair the committee with Officer Brad Rau.  Liebert

Suspicious letter delivered to Congressman Ryan’s office

A letter with a little something extra shows up at the Janesville office of Congressman Paul Ryan.  Police and firefighters were called to the congressman’s constituent services office in the Olde Towne Mall about 2:00 o’clock Monday

Hughes, Freytag named Big Ten’s top two stars

Wisconsin Badger forwards Cameron Hughes and Matthew Freytag were named the Big Ten’s first and second stars respectively on Tuesday. Hughes (Jr. F Edmonton, Alberta) had a goal and two assists for the Badgers in their two-game sweep

Packers announce details for spring tailgate tour

The Green Bay Packers today announced plans for the 12th annual ‘Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour,’ set for April 4-8. The tour will make stops in Medford (April 4), Ashland (April 5), Houghton, Michigan (April 6), Rhinelander

Town of Beloit home damaged by fire

Town of Beloit officials are investigating a fire in the 1600 block of Williams Drive.  Deputy Chief Richard Tippelt on Facebook says firefighters found smoke coming from the roof vents of the home when they arrived a

Fatal fire in Janesville has no signs of foul play

No signs of foul play so far when it comes to a fatal downtown Janesville fire.  The Medical Examiners office says investigators are still trying to find dental records to confirm the identity of the male victim.