Janesville residents flock to the police department for National Night Out
Thousands of Janesville residents enjoy the Tuesday evening weather and a chance to enjoy some positive interaction with law enforcement at the same time. The Janesville Police Department’s annual National Night Out celebration took place from 5:00
EAA AirVenture saw boost in attendance
Attendance was up five percent this year at EAA AirVenture. Spokesman Dick Knapinski says about 590,000 people were there over the week-long show, which ended on Sunday. Friday and Saturday were the busiest, and that’s when the Blue
Fitzgerald focused on budget, not Foxconn
While the Assembly appears ready to move quickly on an incentive package for Foxconn, the top Republican in the Senate is signaling the chamber may take a more deliberative approach. Assembly Republican leaders plan to hold a
Walker meets with lawmakers on Foxconn incentives
Governor Scott Walker says there’s plenty of time for lawmakers and the public to review an incentive package for Foxconn that’s on the fast-track at the Capitol. Walker is pushing to have the bill, which offers $3
City of Janesville warns of latest scam
Another warning about crooks, pretending to be government workers, looking to steal credit card information. Janesville City Clerk Dave Godek says some water utility customers have reported threatening phone calls demanding immediate payment. Godek says the caller
City of Beloit hosts 2nd annual U.S. Kubb Open in Riverside Park
Beloit is ready to welcome the Kubb community to the banks of the Rock River in beautiful Riverside Park for the fourth consecutive year for the second annual U.S. Kubb Open. The inaugural event drew 42 teams
Former local legislator to lead state political reform organization
A former State Senator and Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services Secretary from Janesville is taking over as Chairman of the Board for the state’s largest non-partisan citizens political reform organization. Tim Cullen says top issues
Janesville woman arrested for 5th OWI
A 48-year-old Janesville woman is facing a charge of 5th Offense Intoxicated Driving. A criminal complaint filed in Rock County Court indicates Cynthia J. Bonavia was arrested about 2:30 a.m. Thursday morning after being stopped on Waterford
Boat lost in Beloit
Beloit police looking for the owner of a boat. Officers say they found the watercraft in the 1900 block of Saint Lawrence Avenue about 4:00 o’clock Tuesday morning. The boat was found sitting in a middle lane,
Lawmakers open special session on Foxconn incentives
State lawmakers will open a special session today to take up a proposed incentive package for Foxconn, although a vote on the bill is not expected to take place until later this month. The proposal includes $3