Fitzgerald not sure if Foxconn bill has votes to pass
While the Assembly is forging ahead with an incentive package for Foxconn, the top Republican in the state Senate says he’s not yet sure whether the bill has the votes needed to pass in his chamber. Senate
Beloit man arrested for fifth offense OWI
A 35-year-old Beloit man may be regretting driving to his girlfriend’s house early Wednesday morning. The Rock county Sheriff’s Office say deputies were dispatched to the report of a domestic disturbance at a residence on the 5600
City of Beloit considers removing stop light
Drivers and pedestrians note that the signal equipment at the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Bluff Street in Beloit has failed due to age and is currently in red/red flash mode. The Engineering Division conducted a
Sauk County youth killed while playing with guns
Sheriff’s deputies in southern Wisconsin say a 10-year-old boy fatally shot his 14-year-old brother with a rifle while playing a game. According to a press release fro Sauk County Sheriff Chip Meister, it happened late Tuesday morning
Congressman Mark Pocan meets with community and business leaders in Beloit
Democratic U.S. Representative Mark Pocan recognizes there are issues that are unique to Beloit. The Congressman met with community and business leaders Wednesday afternoon. Pocan says he continues to hear how important a proposed Ho Chunk Nation
Taylor introduces police use of force legislation
A state lawmaker wants changes to police use of force policies in Wisconsin. Representative Chris Taylor (D-Madison) says all departments are required to have such policies in writing. But she says “there is no real requirement in
Rock County Sheriff’s Office participates in Cop on a Rooftop
Sheriff Spoden announced the continued partnership of The Rock County Sheriff’s Office, the Special Olympics of Wisconsin and Dunkin Donuts for their “Cop on a Rooftop” event. This year’s event will be held on Friday, August 11th, 2017
Janesville firefighter qualifies for World Police and Fire Games
The Janesville Fire Department will be represented next week at the World Police and Fire Games in Los Angeles. 16-year department veteran Jennifer Prochnow is a little surprised at her notoriety, since qualifying for the competition by
Ultralight plane crash in Jefferson County kills two
A man and a teen are dead, after their ultralight plane crashed in the Rock River in Jefferson County. The crash happened outside of the Fort Atkinson airport Tuesday night. Chief Deputy Jeffrey Parker with the Jefferson
Assembly vote on Foxconn bill could come next week
A state Assembly committee has abandoned plans to vote this week on an incentive package for Foxconn. Republican leaders in the chamber still say though that they expect to bring the bill to the floor for a