Wisconsin Assembly calls for constitutional convention
Wisconsin is a step closer to joining the list of states calling for a constitutional convention to take up a balanced budget amendment. The state Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution that could make Wisconsin the 28th
Rock River no longer under slow-no-wake speed restriction
The Rock River is no longer under a slow no wake speed restriction. Last month the Sheriff’s Office lifted the speed restriction on the southern portion of the river from Beloit Town Line Road Bridge, to the
UW-Rock County hosts community input forum on potential for student housing
While discussions about possible student housing at UW-Rock County have gone dormant over the past year, Executive Officer and Dean Charles Clark isn’t quite ready to let go of the idea. Clark says during a community input
2nd person charged with shooting in Janesville’s 4th ward
The Rock County District Attorney’s Office files charges against a 21-year-old Janesville man they say aided Sundiata M. Roach of Janesville following a shooting last Monday in the City’s 4th Ward. Roach is charged with first degree
Judge refuses to reduce bail for Beloit man accused of killing infant son
The 31-year-old Beloit man charged with first degree intentional homicide in connection with the death of his two-month old son makes an attempt to have his $20,000 bond reduced. In Rock County Court Wednesday afternoon Judge Michael
Wisconsin basketball adds pair of walk-ons
Wisconsin head basketball coach Greg Gard announced Wednesday that sophomore transfer Trevor Anderson and freshman Walt McGrory have been admitted to the University of Wisconsin and will walk on to the men’s basketball team. The duo joins
Vos: No need for changes in Wisconsin Capitol security
A top Republican in the state Assembly does not see any reason to change security procedures at the Wisconsin Capitol, following Wednesday’s shooting in Virginia that targeted members of Congress. While additional police were present for the
Paul Ryan calls for House unity in wake of shootings
House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin addressed his colleagues in the wake of Wednesday morning’s shootings in Alexandria, Virginia. Five people, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise in the chaotic incident which occurred during a practice for
Flag retirement ceremonies are held in Janesville
The Blackhawk Golden “K” Kiwanis observe Flag Day by retiring more than five-hundred symbols of “Old Glory” during midday ceremonies. Patriotic Committee Chair Dave Soderberg says it’s important to be done with respect. Assisting with the ceremony
Five years probation ordered in Janesville shooting case
Prosecutors appear to have a witness in a shooting last November near Janesville’s Fourth Ward Park. As part of a plea deal reached in Rock County Court Wednesday morning, Judge Michael Haakensen sentenced 26-year-old Fredereick E. Johnson