Rock County Sheriff facing censure from County Board
The Department of Justice may have found that Rock County Sheriff Robert Spoden didn’t break any laws when he involved himself in a Janesville Police investigation, but that’s not stopping the County Board from taking action. County
Convicted sex offender moving to East Racine Street in Janesville
Janesville Police are alerting residents about a convicted pedophile who plans on moving into a motel less than a half mile from Craig High School. 53-year-old Kevin W. Spaulding has three convictions for sexual assault of a
Consumers could pay more following Net Neutrality repeal
Consumers can expect to slowly pay more for online services, following the FCC’s decision Thursday to repeal Obama-era Net Neutrality provisions. The policy shift means internet providers will be able to create slow and fast lanes for
UPDATE: Arrest made in Thursday stabbing
Janesville Police are investigating the second stabbing in the City in less than a week. A news release indicates that Janesville Police were dispatched to the report of a stabbing at a residence on the 600 block
Janesville Police investigate second stabbing in less than a week
Janesville police are investigating a stabbing on the east side. Officers say an adult male was stabbed a little after noon at a residence in the six-hundred block of Tudor Drive. Police say the man suffered injuries
Sheriff’s captain plans run for higher office
A Rock County sheriff’s captain, who ran against his boss and lost in 2014, is planning another campaign. Gary Groelle is challenging Sheriff Robert Spoden. Groelle’s campaign announcement does not directly mention the recent investigation into Sheriff
Former teacher, accused of assault, attempts plea
A 45-year-old former Janesville School District special education teacher, accused of the repeated sexual assault of a student at Edison Middle School, offers to plea of no-contest to the charges. Rock County Assistant District Attorney Richard Sullivan
Local library offers a fine forgiveness of sorts
A local library helps feed both the mind and body. Milton Library is offering to exchange “Food for Fines” this week. Assistant Director Ashlee Kunkel calls it a popular program with people always asking about it. She
Politico says House Speaker Paul Ryan could retire
A report published by Politico Thursday claims House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin is looking to retire soon. Citing sources close to the Janesville Republican, Politico said Ryan may step down after the 2018 mid-term elections due
Conservatives look to change narrative on renewable energy
As the cost of renewable energy technologies drops, there’s a new push to change how conservatives approach those options. Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum executive director Scott Coenen says there needs to be a recognition that renewables are