Janesville Police Department releases 2016 crime statistics

Officers assigned to the patrol division provide a wide range of basic police services to the community. In addition to patrolling assigned areas, officers investigate criminal offenses, civil offenses and traffic crashes; enforce traffic laws, state statutes,

Wrenching testimony at hearing on drunk driving bills

Bills to toughen the penalties for driving drunk in Wisconsin received a public hearing at the Capitol on Thursday. The three measures, from Representative Jim Ott, set a minimum five year sentence for drunk driving homicides, raise

Victims of Marathon County shootings identified

The four people killed by a gunman Wednesday in the Wausau area have now been identified. The state Department of Justice confirmed Everest Metro Police Department Officer Jason Weiland, a 15-year veteran of the department, was among

Kunin leaving Wisconsin for the pro’s (AUDIO)

Wisconsin hockey captain Luke Kunin will bypass his final two years of eligibility after signing a three-year entry level contract with the Minnesota Wild. The 19-year-old forward was the 15th overall pick in last year’s NHL Draft.

DT Francois signs one-year deal with Packers

Free agent defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois has signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Green Bay Packers today.  The deal was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Packers were looking for depth on the

All female swing band performs at ECHO fundraiser

A performance by an all-female swing band was such a huge fundraiser for ECHO last year, that they’re staging a repeat. The Madison music group “Ladies Must Swing” will perform from 7:00 – 10:00 Saturday night at

German candy maker opening Wisconsin plant

A company best known for its gummy bear candies is opening its first North American manufacturing plant in Wisconsin. Germany-based candy maker HARIBO on Thursday announced plans to build a $242 million facility in Pleasant Prairie, which

Wheelchair fundraiser arrives at journey’s end

55-year-old Dennis Schulze of Beloit will be strolling into Lambeau Field for a special reception Saturday morning. The amputee rolled through De Pere Wednesday as part of a 170-mile wheel chair ride.  Schulze says he had plenty

Janesville city leaders meet with the Governor

Several civic leaders from Janesville sit down with the governor to discuss inequities in state-imposed levy limits and the State’s shared revenue formula. Forward Janesville Vice President of Government Relations Dan Cunningham says the governor was very