Beloit man sentenced to prison for high speed chase

A 24-year-old Beloit man who’s accused of leading police on a high speed chase while veering into oncoming traffic this past January takes a plea deal in Rock County Court. Judge James Daley accepted guilty pleas from

New Stateline Family YMCA location opens Thursday

When the Stateline Family YMCA in Beloit closes it’s doors on South Riverside Drive on Wednesday night, it will be for the last time. CEO Doug Britt says the new location at 501 Third Street in the

Judge denies new trial for Steven Avery

A judge in Sheboygan County says Steven Avery should not get a new trial in the murder of Teresa Halbach. A jury convicted Avery for the 2005 death of the freelance photographer, and he’s been in state

U.S. Supreme Court hears Wisconsin redistricting case

Those challenging Wisconsin’s 2011 legislative redistricting expressed optimism Tuesday morning about about their chances of success, after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case. The state is asking the high court to overturn a

Riverfront Inc. to change its’ name

A new name may help a long established Janesville organization better promote its mission. Riverfront Inc. spokesman Nate Hundt says many people may not be aware of the businesses long standing work to benefit the lives of

Coffee with a Cop set for Janesville and Beloit

Good police work might start with a cup of coffee. Rock County Sheriff’s Sergeant Troy Egger suggests anyone who’s never talked to an officer in the role of a regular person, should stop out for “Coffee with