Volunteers needed to secure Rock County’s history
Officials at the Rock County Historical Society may be keenly aware of the looks of the place, considering they’re in the midst of a 15-year, $4 million upgrade. Volunteer and Intern Program manager Amanda Strobel Wise says that’s
Town of Beloit Police join agencies using Narcan
Rock County first responders are getting a lot of use out of the overdose drug naloxone. County Emergency Medical Services Director James MacNeal says the drug, used to counteract the deadly effects of an opioid overdose, was
Governor Scott Walker to tour Hendricks CareerTEK
Governor Scott Walker will be one of several special guests joining the Grand Opening celebrations for Hendricks CareerTek in Beloit next week. On Wednesday, February 22, Governor Walker will attend the 7:30 a.m. walking tour of Hendricks
UW student arrested for streaking in the Wisconsin Capitol
A 22-year-old University of Wisconsin student is facing charges of lewd and lascivious behavior, after police say he ran through the state Capitol rotunda earlier this month while completely naked. Capitol police have looked at video evidence
Catholic Memorial’s Goetz commits to the Badgers
Waukesha Catholic Memorial Inside Linebacker C.J. Goetz has committed to the Wisconsin Badgers 2018 football recruiting class. The 6’3, 225 pound Goetz was a first-team all-state pick last season when he helped the Crusaders won the WIAA
Yard waste fire gets out of control in Delavan
The Delavan Police Department is warning residents open burning is prohibited this time of year. The advice follows a weekend fire. Emergency services were called to an out-of control brush fire on Creekside Drive early Sunday afternoon.
Lake Geneva man arrested on 4th OWI charge
A 57-year-old Lake Geneva man is facing a charge of fourth-offense operating while intoxicated charge after being arrested in the Town of Beloit Saturday night. A Rock County Sheriff’s Deputy says Landry Loftus was spotted driving erratically
Janesville Police seek biting dog
Janesville police are seeking information on a dog that bit a woman Saturday night. The dog bit the woman at about 8:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of Church Street. The woman didn’t recognize the dog from
Janesville house fire causes extensive damage
Residents of a east side home will need a place to stay for a while. Firefighters were called out about noon Saturday to a home in the 2500 block of Lombard Avenue. Officials say they were encouraged
Fire damages Janesville home
(Gazette Photo) Firefighters were called out Sunday afternoon around 2:00 o’clock to a house fire in the 4600 block of Overlook Drive. Officials say a fire in a backyard shed spread to the home, burning a rear