Beloit man sentenced to prison in drug dealer robbery gone wrong
A 20-year-old man is sentenced in Rock County Court on a single charge of party to the crime of felony murder. In court Tuesday afternoon District Attorney David O’Leary argued that Joldany Rodriguez may not have pulled
Beloit man arrested following execution of drug warrant
A 35-year-old Beloit man is facing a number of drug charges after authorities find more than 50 grams of Fentanyl at his residence. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office says the SWAT team executed a search warrant at
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
Foxconn officials to announce site of proposed Wisconsin factory
Foxconn is expected to announce the future home of a proposed flat-panel display factory in southeastern Wisconsin. Company officials and Racine County Leaders have called a press conference for Wednesday morning at the SC Johnson iMET Center
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
USDA Secretary declares Calumet and Surrounding Counties Disaster Areas
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue designated Calumet County and six surrounding counties as disaster areas due to crop losses from heavy rains in late June and early July. Calumet County lost more than
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