Attorney General meets with members of the criminal justice system in Janesville
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel and local State legislators meet with members of the criminal justice system in Janesville. The head of the State Department of Justice says often times there’s a disconnect between those who make
Lawmakers want expiration dates for administrative rules
All administrative rules written by state agencies could soon have expiration dates. Legislation being proposed by Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) and Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) would make all administrative rules expire after seven years,
Milton Historical Society celebrates Civil War Living History Days this weekend
“Civil War Living History Days” provides a unique living history experience on the Milton House grounds. Visitors are encouraged to walk the grounds and interact with Civil War soldier and civilian reenactors. The festival kicks off on
Two students expelled from Janesville School District
The latest round of expulsions in the Janesville School District brings this year’s total to 14 students, compared to 20 during the same time period last year. District officials say the latest round of expulsions include a
Last of five people accused of passing fake $100 bills in Janesville is sentenced in federal court
A Madison man who was arrested in Janesville trying to pass fake $100 bills is sentenced to three years of probation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Madison says 21-year-old Parish Barbary-Wheatherby plead guilty to passing counterfeit U.S.
Local legislator moves to maintain health care protections
A group of Democrats in the legislature is moving to limit Republican changes to health care. Deb Kolste of Janesville has joined in the introduction of a Health Care Package which includes a number of protections. Kolste
Janesville man arrested for 6th OWI
A 31-year-old Janesville man is facing a charge of 6th offense intoxicated driving after police say they found a motorcycle lying on the sidewalk. Police say they found the bike about 3:00 a.m. Sunday near South Jackson
UW-Whitewater to host 8-team NCAA baseball regional
Second ranked UW-Whitewater will host the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship starting Thursday at Prucha Field at James B. Miller Stadium. The Warhawks (35-7 overall) are the number-one seed in the eight-team
Seneca Foods comes to aid of letter carriers food drive
A big donation helps Janesville’s letter carriers surpass last year’s food drive collection total. Organizer Leah Borowski admits being a little disappointed Saturday’s collection was only slightly more than 42,000 pounds, until Seneca Foods offered 4000 pounds of
Janesville man accused of intentionally causing traffic accident
An accident at a stop sign leads to the Operating While Intoxicated arrest of a 60-year-old Janesville man. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office says a little after 5:00 o’clock Saturday afternoon, dispatchers told deputies a car was