Cause of weekend fire in Janesville discovered
This weekend’s fire in the 4400 block of Overlook Drive in Janesville could have been prevented. Fire Department Battalion Chief Chris Lukas says the cause points to a young teen playing with burning materials in a shed.
Rock County home sales have vigorous start in 2017
The Wisconsin Realtors Association says the number of home sales in Rock County increased by 10% percent in January compared to a year ago. Rock-Green Realtors Association President Heidi Krenz-Buchanan attributes that in part to low inventory.
Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra is back
After a short stint as the Rock River Philharmonic and a brief hiatus, a popular local musical ensemble is back in business. Music Director Rob Tomaro says the Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra will kick off the season
Beloit police are looking for a couple of purse snatchers.
Beloit police are hoping surveillance photos will help catch a couple of strong armed robbery suspects. Police Captain Dan Molland says two young men robbed a woman in the 2700 block of Milwaukee Road about 7:00 o’clock
Wisconsin home sales continued climb in January
Home sales in Wisconsin started off the year strong, as did the median price on homes. Just under 3,800 homes were sold in the state last month – a 1.7-percent increase over January of 2016. A report
Threat closes Jewish Community Center in Whitefish Bay again
For the second time in a month, a Jewish Community Center in suburban Milwaukee was closed after receiving a bomb threat. Officials at the Whitefish Bay center say the building was safely evacuated. The center was closed
Green Bay mayor survives removal attempt
Despite some strong opposition, Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt will keep his job. In a special meeting that lasted over 4 hour hours Monday night, the city council voted 8-4 to remove Schmitt from office – falling